Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York

Second son of King Edward IV of England, younger of the princes in the Tower
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Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York
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Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York

Summary

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York is a human[1]. He was born in Shrewsbury[2]. He was born on August 17, 1473[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on 1483[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's place of birth was Shrewsbury[2].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York passed away in London[4].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York died in Tower of London[8].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York was born on August 17, 1473[3].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York died on 1483[5].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's father was Edward IV of England[10].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's mother was Elizabeth Woodville[11].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York was married to Anne Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk[12].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[14].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York held the position of Duke of York[15].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York received the Knight of the Garter[16].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York received the Knight of the Bath[17].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's family is recorded as House of York[20].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's noble title is recorded as Duke of Norfolk[21].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's noble title is recorded as Duke of York[22].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's noble title is recorded as Earl of Nottingham[23].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's noble title is recorded as earl[24].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York is part of Princes in the Tower[25].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's Commons category is recorded as Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York[26].
  • Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York was born in Shrewsbury[2]. He was born on August 17, 1473[3]. His father was Edward IV of England[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Woodville[11].

Career and Affiliations

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1171[30] and Duke of York[15], a title of nobility in the United Kingdom[31], in Kingdom of England[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[16], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Knight of the Bath[17], a noble title[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Personal Life

Among Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's spouses was Anne Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk[12].

Death and Burial

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York died on 1483[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39] and Tower of London[8], a castle[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1066[42]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York born?

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's place of birth was Shrewsbury[2].

Where did Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York die?

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York died in London[4].

Who were Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's parents?

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's father was Edward IV of England[10]. Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's mother was Elizabeth Woodville[11].

Who was Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York married to?

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York's spouses include Anne Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk[12].

What did Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York do for work?

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[16] and Knight of the Bath[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Complete Peerage, XII (part 2). Tracton to Zouche. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . The Complete Peerage, XII (part 2). Tracton to Zouche. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . WikiTree. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id 118999230
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  4. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title Duke of Norfolk, Duke of York, Earl of Nottingham +1
    Given name Richard
    Instance of
    Place of burial Westminster Abbey
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