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To her future husband Edward IV:

My liege, I know I am not good enough to be your queen, but I am far too good to become your mistress.

Elizabeth Woodville

Elizabeth Woodville

Elizabeth Woodville

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Born: April 28, 1442

Died: June 8, 1492 (aged 50)

Bio: Elizabeth Woodville was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV from 1464 until his death in 1483. At the time of her birth, her family was mid-ranked in the English aristocracy.

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