31/10/2026
The Richest Woman in Medieval England at Clare Castle
Discover the extraordinary history of Elizabeth de Clare, the richest woman in medieval England who ruled her feudal empire from Clare Castle in Suffolk.
Learn how this royal widow defied King Edward the Second, managed vast estates across Britain, and founded Clare College, Cambridge in thirteen thirty-eight.
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