Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers

English nobleman, courtier, and writer (1442-1483); younger brother of Elizabeth Woodville
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Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers
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Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers

Summary

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Grafton Regis[2]. He was born on January 1, 1442[3]. He died in Pontefract[4]. He died on March 26, 1483[5]. He worked as a translator[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grafton Regis[2], Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers…
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers passed away in Pontefract[4].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was born on January 1, 1442[3].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers died on March 26, 1483[5].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers died on June 25, 1483[10].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers died on June 26, 1483[11].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's father was Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers[12].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's mother was Jacquetta of Luxembourg[13].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was married to Elizabeth Woodville, Countess Rivers[14].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was married to Mary FitzLewes[15].
  • A child of Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was Margaret Woodville[16].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Middle English was Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's native language[18].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers worked as a translator[6].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers worked as a politician[7].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is Cordyale[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is The body of polycye[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is The morale prouerbes of Christyne[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is Dictes or sayengis of the philosophers[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is Untitled poem[23].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers is recorded as male[25].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's family is recorded as Woodville family[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was born in Grafton Regis[2]. He was born on January 1, 1442[3]. His father was Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers[12]. His mother was Jacquetta of Luxembourg[13]. Middle English was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cordyale[19]; The body of polycye[20]; The morale prouerbes of Christyne[21]; Dictes or sayengis of the philosophers[22], a literary work[28], written by Guillaume de Tignonville[29]; and Untitled poem[23].

Recognition

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Woodville, Countess Rivers[14], a politician[30] and Mary FitzLewes[15]. A child of Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was Margaret Woodville[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 26, 1483[5], June 25, 1483[10], and June 26, 1483[11]. Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers passed away in Pontefract[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[31].

Why It Matters

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers born?

Born in Grafton Regis[2], Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers…

Where did Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers die?

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers passed away in Pontefract[4].

Who were Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's parents?

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's father was Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers[12]. Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's mother was Jacquetta of Luxembourg[13].

Who was Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers married to?

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers's spouses include Elizabeth Woodville, Countess Rivers[14] and Mary FitzLewes[15].

What did Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers do for work?

Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers worked as translator[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

What awards did Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [27] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [31] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · UchihaNaruto89 · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Elizabeth Woodville, Countess Rivers, Mary FitzLewes
    Notable work
    Place of birth Grafton Regis
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