Episode 250
Margaret of Anjou
One of the principal figures in the Wars of the Roses, Margaret of Anjou was praised for “her valiant courage and undaunted spirit.”
Gone Medieval · History Hit
September 25, 202335m 29s
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Show Notes
<p>Dr. Eleanor Janega continues <em>Gone Medieval</em>’s special series exploring Medieval Queens with a look at Margaret of Anjou, who rose to become a figurehead, and even a military leader, when her husband King Henry VI suffered bouts of mental illness. She became one of the principal figures in the Wars of the Roses and at times personally led the Lancastrian faction, being praised for “her valiant courage and undaunted spirit.” </p><br><p>Eleanor explores Margaret’s remarkable life and influence with medieval scholar Dr. Joanna Laynesmith</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code MEDIEVAL - sign up </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p><strong>You can take part in our listener survey </strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.</p>
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