Richard [3rd Duke of York] PLANTAGENET
HISTORICAL NOTES:
Richard Plantagenet and his wife, Cecily Neville, lived during the 15th Century. They have been chosen to begin the Royal Ancestors pedigree because of their common descent from a host of kings and royal families, including King EdwardIII of England. They were also the parents of two English kings--Edward IV and Richard III--who ruled England from 1461 to 1485. The name Plantagenet comes froma long line of Plantagenet kings who ruled England for about 300 years. The Neville family was one of England's most influential families during the 14th and 15th centuries.
He married Cecily [Duchess of York] Neville Bef 18 Oct 1424 . Cecily [Duchess of York] Neville was born at of Raby, Durham, England 31 May 1415 daughter of Ralph de [1st Earl of Westmoreland] Neville and Joan de [Countess] Beaufort .
They were the parents of 2
children:
George Plantagenet
born 30 Oct 1449.
Edward IV England, King of
born 28 Apr 1442.
Richard [3rd Duke of York] Plantagenet died 30 Dec 1460 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England .
Cecily [Duchess of York] Neville died 31 May 1495 at Berkhamsted, Hertford, England .