The Funeral Sermon Of Margaret Countess Of Richmond And Derby, Mother To King Henry VII, And Foundress Of Christ's And St. John's College In Cambridge

By John Fisher, Thomas 1656-1740 Baker, J. Hymers, et al.

Book Overview

The Funeral Sermon of Margaret Countess of Richmond and Derby, Mother to King Henry VII, and Foundress of Christ's and St. John's College in Cambridge (1840) is a historical book written by John Fisher. The book is a transcription of the funeral sermon delivered by Fisher in 1509, after the death of Margaret Countess of Richmond and Derby, who was the mother of King Henry VII and the founder of Christ's and St. John's College in Cambridge. The book provides a unique insight into the life and legacy of Margaret, who was a powerful and influential figure in Tudor England. The sermon explores her piety, her devotion to education, and her commitment to charitable works. It also sheds light on her relationship with her son, King Henry VII, and her role in shaping his reign.The Funeral Sermon of Margaret Countess of Richmond and Derby is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the religious and cultural life of Tudor England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Tudor dynasty, the role of women in medieval society, and the development of education in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104093642
• ISBN13: 9781104093648
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"