Marriage of Richard of Shrewsbury and Anne de Mowbray
- When
- 1478–1483
- Where
- St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster; England
- Episodes
- 2
On 15 January 1478, four-year-old Richard of Shrewsbury married five-year-old Anne de Mowbray at St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster. The union linked the Mowbray inheritance to the Yorkist royal family.
Episodes
- Wedding Ceremony
Richard and Anne were married at St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster, on 15 January 1478.
- Parliamentary Act
An act of Parliament in 1483 secured Anne's inheritance for the royal family.
Background and detail
Background. Anne de Mowbray became the sole heiress of the Mowbray family following her father's death in January 1476. At age three, she inherited extensive lands in Norfolk and Suffolk, making her a valuable political asset for the royal house.
The Marriage. The ceremony took place on 15 January 1478 at St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster. Richard, the younger son of King Edward IV, was four years old, while Anne was five. The union formally tied the Mowbray estates to the royal family.
Political Consequences. An act of Parliament in 1483 tied Anne's vast inheritance to the royal family. This legislation ensured her estates remained under King Edward IV's control through Richard, securing the political link established by their marriage.
People involved
- Richard of Shrewsbury · Groom, Duke of York
- Anne de Mowbray · Bride, Countess of Norfolk
Sources
- Anne de Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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