Margaret Beauchamp, Countess of Shrewsbury facts for kids
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Margaret Beauchamp
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Drawing of Margaret from the Rous Roll, c. 1483
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| Born | 1404 |
| Died | 14 June 1467 (aged 62–63) |
| Spouse | John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury |
| Issue among others |
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| Father | Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick |
| Mother | Elizabeth Berkeley |
Margaret Beauchamp was an important English noblewoman. She was born in 1404 and passed away on June 14, 1467. Margaret was the oldest daughter of Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick. Her mother was Elizabeth de Berkeley.
Margaret was expected to inherit a lot from her father. This was because her family did not have any sons at first. However, her stepmother later had a son. This changed who would inherit the family's lands and titles. Margaret later became known as the Countess of Shrewsbury.
Margaret's Marriage and Family
On September 6, 1425, Margaret married John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. He was a brave and famous soldier. Together, they had several children.
Their children included:
- John Talbot, 1st Viscount Lisle (born 1426)
- Lady Eleanor Talbot (born around 1436)
- Lady Elizabeth Talbot (born 1443)
Margaret and John Talbot were distantly related. They both shared an ancestor, King Edward I. This was common among noble families at the time.
Challenges During the Wars of the Roses
Margaret lived during a difficult time in England. This period was known as the Wars of the Roses. It was a series of battles between different noble families. These fights were often about who should rule the country.
During these wars, Margaret's family faced many problems. There was a long-standing dispute over land. This dispute often turned into actual fighting. For example, Lord Berkeley attacked Margaret's home in Wotton-under-Edge. In response, her son, Viscount Lisle, attacked Berkeley Castle in 1452. He even took Lord Berkeley as a prisoner.
Margaret also managed to have Lord Berkeley's wife, Lady Isabel Mowbray, put in prison. Lady Isabel passed away that same year.
Continuing Family Disputes
In 1457, Lord Berkeley married Margaret's stepdaughter, Lady Joan Talbot. This helped to calm the family feud for a while. However, the dispute started again in 1463. This happened when William Berkeley took over as the new Baron Berkeley.
The legal battles continued. When Margaret passed away in 1467, she left her claims to her grandson. Her grandson was Thomas Talbot, 2nd Viscount Lisle. Margaret was buried in St Faith under St Paul's in London.
