Free Library of Philadelphia
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While doing some research, I came upon a beautiful 15th century scroll of Edward IV on the website of the Philadelphia Free Library, showing the King’s full line of descent with stunning imagery and symbolism. What was particularly interesting was that Edward also used, as did Henry Tudor, the image of the Red Dragon in…
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Debunking the Myths – Richard the Secret Usurper
Annette Carson, Antwerp, bigamy, boar, British Numismatic Journal, coins, Crowland, Edward IV, Edward V, evidence, Free Library of Philadelphia, illegitimacy, John Russell, Lord Chancellor, Lord Protector of the Realm, Lord Treasurer, Mancini, Parliamentary Roll, Richard III, Rosemary Horrox, Sir John Wood, Tower Mint, Trial of the PyxOriginally posted on RICARDIAN LOONS: “And in another isle toward the south dwell folk of foul stature and of cursed kind that have no heads. And their eyen be in their shoulders.” – Sir John Mandeville (14th c.) Today’s blog focuses on the long-standing myth and rumor that, upon Edward IV’s sudden and unexpected death…
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