Lady Margaret Beaufort

Events

3

Episodes

4

Years

1505–1825

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lady Margaret Beaufort, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Re-founding of Christ's College, Cambridge

   1505

   Role: Refounder and Benefactor

   1. 11505 · Christ's College, CambridgeGranting of Charter and Endowment

      The college received a new royal charter from the king and a substantial endowment from Lady Margaret Beaufort in 1505.

   2. 21505 · Christ's College, CambridgeRenaming to Christ's College

      The institution was renamed Christ's College, becoming the twelfth modern Cambridge college, possibly on the advice of Bishop John Fisher.

2. Founding of Stamford School

   1532

   Role: Early encourager of Radcliffe

   1. 31532 · Stamford, LincolnshireFounding of Stamford School

      William Radcliffe established the school in Stamford in 1532.

3. Lady Margaret Boat Club founded at St John's College, Cambridge

   1825

   Role: Namesake

   1. 41825 · St John's College, CambridgeFounding of the Lady Margaret Boat Club

      Twelve members of St John's College founded the Lady Margaret Boat Club in 1825, establishing it as the first college boat club in Cambridge.

Sources

1. Christ's College, Cambridge Wikipedia
2. Lady Margaret Beaufort Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
3. Stamford School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-19
4. Lady Margaret Boat Club Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
5. St John's College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17