Historical FigureEnglish1416 – 1472
Jacquetta of Luxembourg
15th-century noblewoman, mother of Princes in the Tower
Biography
A 15th-century English noblewoman and mother of the Princes in the Tower, whose marriages connected her to major political figures during the Wars of the Roses and whose life epitomized the political significance of aristocratic women.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
English
Born
1416
Died
1472
Thinking about the name
Jacquetta
Latin origin
“A Latinate diminutive form of Jacqueline, the -etta ending suggesting Italian or Continental influence. Jacquetta has a lyrical, musical quality and was occasionally used in early 20th-century America, particularly in families with Italian heritage or Continental aspirations, conveying warmth and approachability.”