Elizabeth de Burgh, 4th Countess of Ulster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elizabeth de Burgh |
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Arms of de Burgh: Or, a cross gules
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| suo jure Countess of Ulster | |
| Predecessor | William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl |
| Successor | Philippa Plantagenet, 5th Countess with Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March |
| jure uxoris Earl | Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence |
| Born | 6 July 1332 Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland |
| Died | 10 December 1363 Dublin, Ireland |
| Burial | Bruisyard, Suffolk |
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| Issue | Philippa Plantagenet, 5th Countess of Ulster |
| House | Burke |
| Father | William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster |
| Mother | Maud of Lancaster |
Elizabeth de Burgh was an important noblewoman from Ireland who lived a long time ago. She was born on July 6, 1332, and passed away on December 10, 1363. She held the title of Duchess of Clarence because she married Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence. She was also known as the 4th Countess of Ulster in her own right, which means she inherited the title herself.
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Her Early Life and Family
Elizabeth de Burgh was born in Carrickfergus Castle, a famous castle near Belfast, Ireland. She was the only child of William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster, and Maud of Lancaster, Countess of Ulster. This made her the last person in the main family line of William de Burgh.
Her grandparents on her father's side were John de Burgh and Elizabeth de Clare. Her grandparents on her mother's side were Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster and Maud Chaworth.
Becoming a Countess and Her Marriage
When Elizabeth was only 11 months old, her father was sadly murdered on June 6, 1333. Because she was his only child, she became the legal owner of all the de Burgh family lands in Ireland. Even though she owned the lands, other family members managed them because she was so young.
As the Countess of Ulster, Elizabeth was raised in England. She married Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence, on August 15, 1352. Their wedding took place at the famous Tower of London. Lionel was the second son of Edward III of England, who was the King of England, and his wife, Philippa of Hainault.
An interesting fact is that when Lionel was a boy, the famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer worked as a page for Elizabeth. A page was like a young assistant in a noble household.
Her Daughter and Royal Connections
Elizabeth and Lionel had one child, a daughter named Philippa. Philippa was born on August 16, 1355. This made her the oldest grandchild of King Edward III and Queen Philippa.
Elizabeth's daughter, Philippa, later became the Countess of Ulster after her mother. Philippa married Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March, in 1368. Their titles eventually passed to their son, Roger Mortimer.
Later, through their granddaughter Anne de Mortimer, the family connected with the House of York. The House of York was a very important royal family. They used their family connection to Elizabeth's husband, Lionel of Antwerp, to claim the English throne. This connection was a big part of the history of England's royal families.
Elizabeth passed away in Dublin, Ireland, in 1363. At that time, her husband was serving as the Governor of Ireland. She was buried at Bruisyard Abbey in Suffolk, England. Her body was brought back to England for burial.
See also
In Spanish: Isabel de Burgh para niños
