Anne de Mowbray
8th Countess of Norfolk
Born
December 10th, 1472
552 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1481
543 years ago — 8 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born in 1472, held the title of Countess of Norfolk. Became the wife of Richard de la Pole in 1480, thus linking the powerful de la Pole family with the Mowbray lineage. The marriage was a political alliance aimed at solidifying influence. Died in 1510, shortly after her husband, leaving a legacy intertwined with the history of the English nobility.
Held the title of 8th Countess of Norfolk
Married Richard de la Pole
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