Elizabeth de Clare

English noblewoman, founding patron of Tewkesbury Abbey

Elizabeth de Clare - English noblewoman, founding patron of Tewkesbury Abbey
Born

September 16th, 1295
729 years ago

Died

November 4th, 1360
664 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Born in 1295, this English noblewoman played a significant role in the political landscape of her time, particularly through her involvement in the management of estates and local governance. She was a patron of Tewkesbury Abbey, where art and architecture flourished under her sponsorship. Her lineage included significant connections to both the English crown and powerful aristocratic families, which influenced her standing in society. Through marriages and her family's estate, she contributed to local economy and governance. Elizabeth de Clare's legacy continued through her descendants, shaping the nobility of England.

Acted as a patron of Tewkesbury Abbey

Managed significant estates following her family's tradition

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