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Plantagenet, of York, Caxton, Mansion and 4 others

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Collard Mansion (c.1440 - c.1485)
Colard Mansion From Wikipedia Colard Mansion (or Colart, before 1440 – after May 1484) was a 15th century Flemish scribe and printer who worked together with William Caxton. He is known as th...
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (1443 - 1509)
"Margaret Beaufort (Br [ˈbɛʊfɨt]), Countess of Richmond and Derby (31 May 1443 or 1441 – 29 June 1509) was the mother of King Henry VII and paternal grandmother of King Henry VIII of England. She was a...
Richard III of England (1452 - 1485)
latest news about Richard A skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park has been confirmed as that of English king Richard III. Richard III dig: DNA confirms bones are king's: Richard III dig: ...
Edward IV of England (1442 - 1483)
a short summary from Wikipedia: Edward IV King of England (first time) Reign: 4 March 1461 – 3 October 1470 (9 years,182 days) Coronation: 28 June 1461 Predecessor: Henry VI Successor: He...
Edward V of England (1470 - c.1483)
another possible birth date is 4 November

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Although William Caxtons parents are so far unknown and he apparantly had no descendants he is noteworthy as the person who printed the first book ever to be printed in the English language. He was also noteworthy by his patrons and other connections. Hence this project.