Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English duchess
Date of Birth: 03-May-1415
Place of Birth: Raby Castle, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 31-May-1495
Profession: nun
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Cecily Neville, Duchess of York
- Cecily Neville (3 May 1415 – 31 May 1495) was an English noblewoman, the wife of Richard, Duke of York (1411–1460), and the mother of two kings of England, Edward IV and Richard III.
- Cecily Neville was known as "the Rose of Raby", because she was born at Raby Castle in Durham, and "Proud Cis", because of her pride and a temper that went with it, although she was also known for her piety.
- She herself signed her name "Cecylle". Her husband, the Duke of York, was the leading contender for the throne of England from the House of York during the period of the War of the Roses until his death in 1460.
- Their son Edward actually assumed the throne as Edward IV in 1461, after the deposition of King Henry VI of the House of Lancaster.
- The Duchess of York thus narrowly missed becoming queen consort of England.
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