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George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford

1477 – 1479

English noble

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About George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford

Lived 1477 – 1479 (aged 1–2). George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford was an aristocrat.

George of York, Duke of Bedford (March 1477 – March 1479) was the eighth child and third son of Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville.

George was born in Windsor Castle in March 1477, and was created Duke of Bedford in infancy, probably in 1478, after the former holder of the title, George Neville, was deprived of the title in 1478 by an act of Parliament, ostensibly for lack of money to maintain the style of a duke. He was appointed the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1478, one of a series of nominal and largely absent lieutenants.

George died aged two. He was buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on 22 March 1479.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1479, Windsor Castle
Occupation
Positions held
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Also known as
George Plantagenet, Duke of Bedford

Family & relationships

Parent
Edward IV of England
Parent
Elizabeth Woodville

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford?

English noble

When was George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford born?

George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford was born on 1 March 1477 in Windsor Castle.

When did George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford die?

George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford died in 1479 in Windsor Castle.

What was George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford's occupation?

George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford was an aristocrat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford

· Wikidata: Q1412715

· DBpedia: George Plantagenet, Duke of Bedford

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