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Charles I
Charles I was the second son of James I and was born on 19th November 1600. He was crowned in Westminster Abbey in February 1626.
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George I
George I was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 20th October 1714. He could not speak much English and the ceremonies were mostly conducted in Latin.
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Henry I
Henry I’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 5th August 1100. He married Princess Matilda of Scotland at Westminster Abbey on 11th November 1100.
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Richard I
Richard I's coronation took place in the Abbey on 3rd September 1189 and is the first for which a detailed account exists, describing the ritual.
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Elizabeth Hollingworth
In the area called the Dark Cloister, leading to the Little Cloister, is a wall tablet to Elizabeth Hollingworth, widow of William.
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Elizabeth Abrahall
On the wall of the east cloister is a small marble cartouche to Elizabeth Abrahall, wife of Gilbert Abrahall a trusted servant to Queen Anne.
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Elizabeth Gaskell
Writer and Novelist
In 2010 a memorial to Elizabeth Gaskell, novelist and biographer, was dedicated in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. It consists of a window panel.
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Elizabeth Woodfall
Elizabeth, daughter of printer Henry Sampson Woodfall, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. Her tablet no longer remains.
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Elizabeth Claypole
Elizabeth Claypole, favourite daughter of Oliver Cromwell, is buried in Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey. A small stone marks her burial place.
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Elizabeth Dinwiddie
Elizabeth, a daughter of Robert Dinwiddie, Lt. Governor of Virginia USA, was buried in St Margaret's but her memorial is now hidden behind the organ.
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Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville is buried with her husband King Edward IV at St George's chapel, Windsor, but she took Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey on two occasions.
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Elizabeth Fane
In St Nicholas’ chapel is a large elaborate monument of alabaster and marble to Elizabeth Fane. She was buried on 19th November 1618.
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Elizabeth Elstob
writer
Elizabeth Elstob, Anglo Saxon scholar and governess, was buried at St Margaret's Church in 1756 but has no marker.
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Margaret, daughter of Edward I
On the 8th of July 1290 Margaret, daughter of Edward I, was married to John, son of the Duke of Brabant, in Westminster Abbey.
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Bezpieczeństwo i higiena
Zależy nam, aby wizyta w Opactwie była bezpieczna i przyjemna, w związku z czym przedstawiamy garść wskazówek, które pomogą zaplanować zwiedzanie.
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William I (the Conqueror)
William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born in 1027. He invaded England and defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
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Elizabeth, Countess of Desmond
Elizabeth Butler, Countess of Desmond was buried in St Paul's chapel in Westminster Abbey in 1629 but she has no marker. Her father's first wife Elizabeth Berkeley is also buried in this chapel.
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Elizabeth and John Gregory
Carpenter
John Gregory worked as the Abbey carpenter and on his death his widow Elizabeth took over the running of the business.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Elizabeth, Countess of Mexborough
A memorial to Elizabeth, Countess of Mexborough is on the wall of St John the Baptist's chapel. This shows a woman grieving beside an urn.