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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.
Patrons
Margaret of York, Dowager Duchess of Burgundy
Who was governor of
Edward V eldest son of King Edward IV
Received a £20 grant from King Edward IV
Dedicated to King Richard III a volume on the orders of Chivalry.
On the succession of Henry VII Caxton received the Patronage of Lady Margaret Beaufort
Other connections
Printer Collard Mansion whose patron was Louis of Guuthuyse