Jacquetta of Luxembourg was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V, she was firmly allied to the House of Lancaster. However, following the emphatic Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Towton, she and her second husband Richard Woodville sided closely with the House of York. Three years after the battle and the accession of Edward IV of England, Jacquetta's eldest daughter Elizabeth Woodville married him and became queen consort of England. Jacquetta bore Woodville 14 children and stood trial on charges of witchcraft, of which she was exonerated.
Jacquetta of Luxembourg, daughter of Pierre de Luxembourg (born 1416)
On May 30, in the year 1472, Jacquetta of Luxembourg, daughter of Pierre de Luxembourg (born 1416). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of May 30, one of 466 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jacquetta of Luxembourg. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 30, 1472 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 January 2026.
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