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By William de la Pole she had a son: John de la Pole (1442–1492) who married Elizabeth of York, making him the brother-in-law of two kings, Edward IV and Richard III. John became 2nd Duke of Suffolk in 1463. Career. Alice was a lady-in-waiting to Margaret of Anjou in 1445, and a patron of the arts. Patron of art
30 de may. de 2017 · The search for Alice de la Pole at Ewelme church reveals more than you might expect - including Jerome K Jerome and, on the way, an RAF station.
Alicia de la Pole, duquesa de Suffolk (1404–1475) era una nieta del poeta inglés Geoffrey Chaucer. Casada tres veces, con el tiempo se convirtió en Dama de la Más Noble Orden de la Jarretera. Vida. Alicia (Alice) nació como Alicia Chaucer, hija de Thomas Chaucer y Matilda Burghersh.
The story of the de la Pole family – from ‘rags to rags’ over 6 generations between 1290 and 1525, is evidence that there were ways to escape the rigidity of medieval society. Their history is also evidence of the dangerous times in which they lived, and the curse of the blood of York.
15 de dic. de 2014 · Within the tomb lies Alice de la Pole, late duchess of Suffolk (and lady of the Garter), but her posthumous “fame” derives from her maiden name, which was Chaucer. Alice was born c.1404, probably at Ewelme, the only child of Thomas Chaucer (c.1367-1434) and his wife Maud Burghersh (c.1379-1437).
Alice Chaucer’s Tomb. Alice de la Pole’s tomb is cut entirely of alabaster and is of a unique design. The upper section is a conventional, solid tomb chest, decorated with figures of angels set under canopies. Supported on this is a full length effigy of the Duchess, lying beneath a complex canopy.
12 de nov. de 2013 · Geoffrey’s son Thomas- there are some suggestions that Thomas was in fact John of Gaunt’s son but there is no evidence to confirm this- had a daughter called Alice who married three times. Her final husband was William de la Pole – who became the Duke of Suffolk.
