Battle of Bramham Moor
The Battle of Bramham Moor was fought on 19th February 1408. It brought the Percy Rebellions (1402-1408) to an end as forces loyal to King Henry IV defeated the Earl of Northumberland’s force. Henry Percy,…
Coronation of Philippa of Hainault
Coronation of Philippa of Hainault as Queen of England The Coronation of Philippa of Hainault as Queen Consort of England took place on 18th February 1330. This was three years after the marriage of Edward…
Yolande of Aragon
Yolande of Aragon was the eldest daughter of King John I of Aragon and his second wife, Violante [Yolande] of Bar. From birth, it made Yolande a significant individual. From her father, she held claims…
Christine de Pisan
Christine de Pizan was born in Venice, Italy, in 1364. Her father was appointed astrologer to the French court in 1368 and from this point onwards, Christine’s childhood was spent in Paris. Aged 15 Christine…
Catherine de La Rochelle
Catherine de La Rochelle was a mystic who was referred to in the Trial of Joan of Arc. She, along with Brother Richard, are the two known named visionaries whom Joan of Arc met in…
Agnes Sorel
Agnes Sorel was born in 1422 into a family holding the rank of minor nobility from Fromenteau in Touraine. As a young girl she was attached to the court of Rene of Anjou and his wife,…
Pierronne of Brittany
Pierronne of Brittany was a contemporary of Joan of Arc. Like Joan, she was involved in military campaigns, and was also executed by being burnt at the stake. Pierronne was a visionary, claiming to have…
Margaret of Bavaria
Margaret of Bavaria was married to John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. The couple ruled over not only the county of Burgundy but also a large number of other territories in the Low Countries. This…
Julienne du Guesclin, Warrior Nun
Julienne du Guesclin was the sister of Bertrand du Guesclin, the famous French military commander and Constable of France. Julienne had entered into a religious life, becoming a nun in the religious of of the…
Eleanor Cobham
Eleanor Cobham is famed for being a royal witch. Born in 1400, Eleanor Cobham was the fourth eldest child of Sir Reginald Cobham and his first wife, also called Eleanor. From this position as a…