Eleanor de Clare

English noblewoman and daughter of a prince

Eleanor de Clare - English noblewoman and daughter of a prince
Born

1290
735 years ago

Died

June 30th, 1337
688 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Born into an influential family, one individual served as a prominent English noblewoman during the 14th century. As the daughter of Edward I's son, the individual married Hugh de Spencer the Younger, aligning closely with the powerful Spencer family. The marriage brought significant political influence and wealth, as well as contentious familial ties that shaped the political landscape of the time. The individual was involved in the struggles between the Spencers and their rivals during the reign of Edward II, particularly in conflicts surrounding the king's favoritism towards the Spencers. After the fall of her husband and close family members, the individual became embroiled in the complex dynamics of loyalty and power which characterized her era.

Marriage to Hugh de Spencer the Younger

Involvement in political intrigues during Edward II's reign

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