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Alice Henley

d. 1470

English abbess of Godstow

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About Alice Henley

Alice Henley was an abbess.

Alice Henley (died 1470) was an English abbess at the Benedictine Godstow Nunnery, Godstow, Oxfordshire.

Life Henley was a senior nun of Godstow Nunnery in 1445. She was elected abbess in 1446 and ruled until she died in 1470. by a "poor brother and admirer" of Henley and her convert. He created the "English Register" According to medieval historian Katie Ann-Marie Bugyis, the cartulary is the only one that has survived intact and is also more extensive and covers a longer time period than other cartularies of the time.

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Important facts

Died
1470
Occupation
Abbess

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alice Henley?

English abbess of Godstow

When did Alice Henley die?

Alice Henley died in 1470.

What was Alice Henley's occupation?

Alice Henley was an abbess.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Alice Henley

Β· Wikidata: Q18526427

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