Category: On This Day In Her Story
On This Day In Her Story #2
August 1240 – Henry III of England orders two halls at Westminster filled with the poor then feeds them at his expense, as offering for Eleanor’s safety in her approaching confinement. Princess Margaret will be born safely on September 29th
On This Day In Her Story
Today I am inaugurating a new series here at blog-central called “This Day In Her Story.” I will use it to feature historical tidbits that are germane to the stories of my sisters Marguerite and Eleanor of Provence. Enjoy!
On This Day In Herstory #1
July 17th 1242 – The marriage contract between Henry III’s brother Richard, Earl of Cornwall, and Eleanor’s sister Sanchia is concluded. Talk about keeping it all in the family 🙂