The RIDDLE of Lady Margaret Beaufort’s Grave. Famous graves in Westminster Abbey. Tudor Kingmaker

DON’T BE FOOLED! It may look like a simple royal grave, but every detail of the tomb of Lady Margaret Beaufort is loaded with hidden meanings. Join me in this episode of History Calling as we delve into the secrets of one of the most famous graves in Westminster Abbey under which lies the mother of Henry VII, the grandmother of Henry VII and the woman who shaped the course of English history from behind the throne, for although she never wore a crown, without her the Tudor dynasty wouldn’t have existed. This is the story of the tomb of the Tudor Kingmaker. Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, died in 1509 and lies beneath a stunning monument created by Renaissance sculptor, Pietro Torrigiano, featuring a lifelike gilt-bronze effigy of her in her final years. Dressed in austere widow’s robes, her hands raised in prayer and her head resting on cushions embroidered with the Tudor rose and Beaufort portcullis, the effigy is believed to have been modelled on a death mask, capturing her as she truly was at the time of her passing. This is more than just a tomb though. It’s a carefully crafted statement of power, piety, and legacy. From the mythical yale crouching at her feet, to the bronze shields displaying the arms of kings, queens and other noble bloodlines, every detail tells a deeper story about Lady Margaret Beaufort’s life, her birth family, two of her three husbands and her role as My Lady, the King’s Mother, a title she held after her only son, Henry Tudor, became Henry VII in 1485 and ended the Wars of the Roses. You’ll also learn about the lost-and-found iron grille that once protected her tomb and the Latin epitaph composed by none other than the famed scholar, Desiderius Erasmus, paying tribute to her role as a patron of learning and religion. Whether you're a fan of the Tudors, a lover of art and architecture, or just fascinated by powerful women of the past, this is a monument worth exploring. Make sure you subscribe too for more deep dives into the secrets of royal tombs and untold stories from Britain’s historic landmarks. BUY MY BOOK (Find Your Irish Ancestors Online): https://amzn.to/3Z2ChnG Join my mailing list (with 2 FREE DOWNLOADS): https://www.historycallingofficial.com/ Patreon:   / historycalling   Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/historyca... Instagram:   / historycalling   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: LIFE OF LADY MARGARET BEAUFORT, PART 1    • LADY MARGARET BEAUFORT, mother of Henry VI...   LIFE OF LADY MARGARET BEAUFORT, PART 2    • LADY MARGARET BEAUFORT | My Lady the King’...   WHERE WERE ROYAL BABIES BURIED?    • Video   TRAGIC DEATH AND BURIAL OF PRINCE ARTHUR    • TRAGIC DEATH and burial of Prince Arthur T...   TRAGIC LOSS OF 3 TUDOR CHILDREN    • Video   THE SHORT LIFE OF PRINCE HENRY TUDOR    • The short life of PRINCE HENRY TUDOR Duke ...   THE TOMB OF MARY AND ELIZABETH TUDOR    • Where is ELIZABETH I BURIED? Grave of Eliz...   READ MORE: Michael K. Jones and Malcolm G. Underwood, The King’s Mother: Lady Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby (Cambridge, 1992) available at https://amzn.to/3EgInG7 BUY OR RENT: Britain’s Bloody Crown Presented by Dan Jones (2016) [Documentary covering the Wars of the Roses] https://amzn.to/2TPep8i The White Queen (TV show, 2013) https://amzn.to/2VcbQO5 GEAR USED Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (for video editing): https://amzn.to/3S6IoRK Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3FgEDYq Go-Pro Hero 13 camera: https://amzn.to/41H4Xnt GoPro 3-Way 2.0 (Tripod/Grip/Arm): https://amzn.to/3vaVxjU Memory Card: https://amzn.to/3KeLZZs DJI Drone: https://amzn.to/39hROZm NB: Links above may be affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through one of these links, I earn a small commission. It in no way affects the price you pay. Open Street Map copyright information https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright Creative Commons licenses used see https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ #LadyMargaretBeaufort #RoyalGraves #WestminsterAbbey #TudorHistory