About Agnes Ramsey
Agnes Ramsey was an English businessperson.
Agnes Ramsey (died ), was an English businesswoman and mason, who was responsible for the construction of Queen Isabella of France's tomb.
Early life and marriage Agnes Ramsey was the daughter of architect and stone mason William Ramsey and his wife Christina. She was also the granddaughter of mason John de Ramsey.
On 23 November 1331, Ramsey's parents were among a group accused of abducting fourteen-year-old Robert Huberd, who was heir to a significant amount of property, from the home of his guardian, John Spray, and marrying him to Agnes. They were all acquitted and Huberd chose to remain with Agnes and her father became his new guardian.
Career Upon the death of her father in 1349 from the plague, Ramsey inherited his business, Ramsey took on her father's debt and participated in property transactions.
Ramsey continued to oversee the business until 1399, which is when she is thought to have died.
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Who was Agnes Ramsey?
ran the family masonry business
When did Agnes Ramsey die?
Agnes Ramsey died in 1400.
What was Agnes Ramsey's occupation?
Agnes Ramsey was a businessperson.
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Agnes Ramsey was English.
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