Family Affairs: Why did Richard III hate Edward IV's Mistress Jane Shore so much?

Title: Family Affairs: Why did Richard III hate Edward IV's Mistress Jane Shore so much?

The name Jane Shore is infamous. In the history of medieval England, she stands alongside figures like Katherine Swynford and Alice Perrers. Shore was the only lover of King Edward IV to whom he remained consistently devoted, with their relationship lasting at least seven years, if not longer. Known by her given name, Elizabeth, she gained significant political influence. However, she wielded this power with such restraint that even her harshest critics could scarcely find fault with her on this matter.

Interestingly, her most fervent opponent was not Queen Elizabeth Woodville but Edward's youngest brother, Richard. He disliked her even before he became King, when he was Duke of Gloucester. Acting as Lord Protector for his nephew, Edward V, Richard sought to have Jane sentenced to death. Upon ascending as King Richard III, he continued his campaign against her with even greater vigor. This is particularly striking, as Richard, known for his severe treatment of male rivals, was generally merciful toward women. For instance, just a month after executing William Hastings, he assured Hastings’ widow that her family’s property would remain secure, and she had nothing to fear from him.

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Chapters:

I. Introduction 00:00
II. A new biography of Jane Shore is overdue 02:17
III. About the name Jane Shore 08:26
IV. The relationship between Jane Shore and Edward the Fourth – Jane as a political actor 12:49
V. Jane Shore and William Hastings 16:23
VI. Jane Shore and Thomas Grey 17:42
VII. Did Jane Shore reject Richard, then Duke of Gloucester? 18:58
VIII. Jane as the founder of a Woodville-Hastings alliance? 22:13
IX. What role did William Shore's family play? 24:43
X. Richard the Third's Action Against Jane 25:45
XI. Jane Shore's Second Marriage: Richard Must Lay Down His Arms 28:44
XII. Jane's Life Among the Tudors 30:55


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Literature:

Ashdown-Hill, J.: The Private Life of Edward IV

Harrox, R.: Shore [née Lambert], Elizabeth [Jane]

Kendall, P. M.: Richard III

Multiple: The History of Jane Shore, Concubine to King Edward IV

Scott, M. M.: Re-presenting Jane Shore

Sutton, A. F.: William Shore.

Thompson, C. J. S.: The Witchery of Jane Shore.

Thornton, T.: Thomas More, the History of King Richard III, and Elizabeth Shore


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