Margaret Of Anjou Collection

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, (1792). Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445. The mental instability of Henry meant that Margaret effectively led

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving)
3622265 Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482)

Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint)
3638206 Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou, Queen of King Henry VI of England)

Queen Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho)
977889 Queen Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry VI (kneeling in prayer) (Henry VI) and his queen, Margaret of Anjou, with a broker
FLO4622881 King Henry VI (kneeling in prayer) (Henry VI) and his queen, Margaret of Anjou, with a broker. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)
NWI4943705 Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England and his wife Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), receiving a book by John Talbot (circa 1384-1453) Earl of Shrewsbury - Henry VI and his queen

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471)
FLO4607655 Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471) were protected by a bandit after the Battle of Hexam, 1464 - Margaret, Queen of Henry VI, with her son

John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting his Book to Queen Margaret, illustration from Dresses
LAL441188 John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting his Book to Queen Margaret, illustration from Dresses and Decorations by Henry G

Margaret of Anjou and her son meeting the robber in the wood
LLM456052 Margaret of Anjou and her son meeting the robber in the wood by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou and her son meeting the robber in the wood)

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445
6337264 King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

"In Days of Old", Scene from the New Play at the St Jamess (litho)
1051776 " In Days of Old", Scene from the New Play at the St Jamess (litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: " In Days of Old")

Margaret of Anjou, queen of king Henry VI (engraving)
662883 Margaret of Anjou, queen of king Henry VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou, queen of king Henry VI)

Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble)
YOU997174 Statue of Margaret of Anjou (marble) by Taulet, Ferdinand (1821-1904); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: Margaret of Anjou (French)

The Marriage of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou in 1445
LSE997172 The Marriage of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou in 1445, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marguerite d Anjou (coloured engraving)
2802132 Marguerite d Anjou (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite d Anjou)

Sketches at the Shakspearean Show, Royal Albert Hall (engraving)
1622563 Sketches at the Shakspearean Show, Royal Albert Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Shakspearean Show, Royal Albert Hall)

Medaille de Marguerite d Anjou, reine d Angleterre (engraving)
2787428 Medaille de Marguerite d Anjou, reine d Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medaille de Marguerite d Anjou, reine d Angleterre)

Some Famous Women in History, illustration from Hutchinson
494371 Some Famous Women in History, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Margaret of Anjou, (1430-1482), 1830. Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) of the House of Valois. Queen of England by marriage to King Henry VI from 1445-1461

Study for Margaret of Anjou taken Prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1873; scene from the Wars of the Roses showing Edward of York pursuing Lancastrians who had sought sanctuary at Tewkesbury

Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1875. Artist
Margaret of Anjou taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1875. The Battle of Tewkesbury was fought in 1471 during the War of the Roses 1455-1485

The Robbers Discover Queen Margaret and the Prince, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, . Artist: John Leech
Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, c1860, (c1860). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) the wife of Henry VI (1421-1471)

Margaret and the Robber, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Margaret and the Robber, 1902. The legend of Queen Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Hexham (1464) is a legend appealing in its pathos and high romanticism; it has, however, no basis in history

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. Artist: WJ Edwards
Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), queen consort of King Henry VI, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. A satirical illustration showing the marriage of King Henry VI (1421-1471) and Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Miniature of a manuscript offered by Talbot and Margaret of Anjou, 15th century (1882-1884). Artist: Charaire et fils
Miniature of a manuscript offered by Talbot and Margaret of Anjou, 15th century (1882-1884). Margaret of Anjou was Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England

Marriage of Henry VI, 1445, (18th century). Artist: Charles Grignion
Marriage of Henry VI, 1445, (18th century). King Henry VI (1421-1471) marries Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Queens College, Cambridge, and Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of Henry VI, 1801. Margaret of Anjou (1429-1482) married Henry VI of England in 1445

John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting a book to Margaret of Anjou, c1445, (1910). John Talbot presents Margaret of Anjou with an illuminated book (The Shrewsbury Book)

Margaret, Queen of Henry VI, and her Court, mid-15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Margaret, Queen of Henry VI, and her Court, mid-15th century, (1843). Margaret of Anjou and her ladies are praying. The woman behind the queen may be the Duchess of Buckingham

The Earl of Shrewsbury presenting his book to Queen Margaret, c1445, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, presenting his book to Queen Margaret, c1445, (1843). John Talbot presents Margaret of Anjou with an illuminated book (The Shrewsbury Book)

Escape of Queen Margaret (engraving)
XJF328600 Escape of Queen Margaret (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Margaret (1430-1482)

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"Margaret of Anjou: The Resilient Queen Who Shaped the Houses of York and Lancaster" Intricately depicted through various historical artworks, Margaret of Anjou emerges as a captivating figure in the tumultuous era of the Wars of the Roses. As Queen Consort to King Henry VI, she played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of England's rival houses. With her marriage to Henry VI in 1445 at Titchfield Abbey, Margaret solidified an alliance between England and France. Hailing from the prestigious House of Anjou, her lineage intertwined with Edward III's genealogy, connecting her to both Houses of York and Lancaster. Portrayed gracefully in coloured engravings and aquatints from centuries past, Margaret exuded regal elegance. In one artwork by Brown, she is seen placing a symbolic paper crown on the head of Duke of York during uncertain times - perhaps hinting at her determination to secure power for her husband's Lancastrian dynasty. However, not all was smooth sailing for this remarkable queen. A colour lithograph depicts Margaret taken prisoner after the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 - a devastating blow that marked a turning point in the Wars of Roses. Yet even amidst adversity, Margaret displayed unwavering strength and resilience. Her encounters were not limited to battles alone; illustrated scenes show John Talbot presenting his book to Queen Margaret while dressed lavishly according to Henry G. Bohn's "Dresses and Decorations. " These depictions highlight her influence over courtly affairs beyond military matters. The legend surrounding Margaret extends further into folklore as well – meeting robbers deep within woods alongside her son showcases an intriguing blend between history and mythology. Today, remnants remain as testament to this influential queen’s legacy – statues crafted from marble immortalize her grace and presence throughout time.