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This article is a list and little background of historical people who have tombs at Westminster Abby. These people contributed to society and royalty of Britain. Not all of the tombs of Westminster Abby will be mentioned here. Refer to [1] in the list of references for a complete list of people buried. This article will not mention the commemorated people for they deserve their own article.  
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This article is about the historical people who have tombs at [[Westminster Abbey]]. These people either contributed to society or were royalty of Britain. Refer to <ref name = "pep">People. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://westminster-abbey.org/our-history/famous-people</ref> in the list of references for a more complete list of the people buried.
 
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Westminster Abby was founded in London England in 960 A.D. It is where many royal coronations, royal weddings and final resting places of many notable people who have contributed to England as a nation. The tombs of Westminster Abby are one of the many reasons people come from all over the world to visit Westminster. Many graves including the Unknown Warrior are honored and open to visit to the public. The tombs mentioned in this article are also opened to the public and are great way to learn about the history and people of England who made it the place it is today.  
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[[Westminster Abbey]] was built in 960 A.D London England as a small Benedictine monastery. It was then later added on and built to be a coronation church by Edward the Confessor. The first monarch to be coronated at the Abbey was William the Conquer and all of the monarchs have been crowned there ever since. It is where many royal coronations, royal weddings and final resting places of many notable people who have contributed to England as a nation. The tombs of [[Westminster Abbey]] are one of the many reasons people come from all over the world to visit Westminster. Many graves including the [[Tomb of the Unknown Warrior]] are honored and open to visit to the public. The tombs mentioned in this article are also opened to the public and are great way to learn about the history and people of England who made it the place it is today.  
 
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The Royals who are buried in Westminster start with Edward the Confessor. He is called the Confessor because he was a pious man and to distinguish him from another King Edward [2]. He was born in Oxfordshire between 1002 and 1005, the son of King Ethelred who was called King Ethelred the Unready and his wife Emma [3]. Edward was the King who commissioned to build Westminster Abby as it stands today. His tomb is at the heart of the Abby church and it is said that he lays there since he had a direct line from God. He was the first royal buried at Westminster Abby in 1066.   
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The Royals who are buried in Westminster start with Edward the Confessor. He is called the Confessor because he was a pious man and also to distinguish him from another King Edward.<ref name "ed"> Kiefer, J. E. (n.d.). Edward the Confessor, King. Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/266.html </ref> He was born in Oxfordshire between 1002 and 1005, the son of King Ethelred who was called King Ethelred the Unready and his wife Emma.<ref name "ed"/> Edward was the King who commissioned to build Westminster Abby as it stands today. His tomb is at the heart of the Abby church and it is said that he lays there since he had a direct line from God. He was the first royal buried at Westminster Abby in 1066.<ref name "ed"/>  
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Since then many royals have been buried at Westminster near Edward the Confessor. Henry III, Henry V & Catherine de Valois, Edward III & Philippa of Hainault, Edward I & Eleanor of Castile, Mary Queen of Scots, Richard II & Anne of Bohemia Henry VII & Elizabeth of York, Anne of Cleves who was the 4th wife of Kind Henry VIII and Elizabeth I [3].  
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Since then many royals have been buried at Westminster near Edward the Confessor. Henry III, Henry V & Catherine de Valois, Edward III & Philippa of Hainault, Edward I & Eleanor of Castile, Mary Queen of Scots, Richard II & Anne of Bohemia Henry VII & Elizabeth of York, Anne of Cleves who was the 4th wife of Kind Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.<ref> Royals. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://westminster-abbey.org/our-history/royals </ref>
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Mary Queen of Scots became queen of Scotland when she was only 6 days old.<ref name = "scot">Mary Stuart : The Story. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/story.htm</ref> Her mother sent her to France soon after and she married Francis who later became King Francis II making Mary also the Queen of France.<ref name = "scot"/> While in France Elizabeth I became Queen of England but people wanted to recognize Mary and the rightful Queen.<ref name = "scot"/> She was eventually beheaded by her sister Elizabeth I.
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Some notable non royal tombs in [[Westminster Abbey]] include Geoffrey Chaucer, and William & Margaret Cavendish. Graves such as Issac Newton,Tennyson, and Charles Darwin are also found at Westminster.  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 21 June 2017

The Tombs of Westminster Abbey

The Tombs of Westminster Abbey
Article Image
The Tombs of Westminster Abbey
Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Tombs at Westminster Abbey
Artist Lisby
Year 2009
Location Westminster Abbey, London

Overview

This article is about the historical people who have tombs at Westminster Abbey. These people either contributed to society or were royalty of Britain. Refer to [1] in the list of references for a more complete list of the people buried.


Background


Westminster Abbey was built in 960 A.D London England as a small Benedictine monastery. It was then later added on and built to be a coronation church by Edward the Confessor. The first monarch to be coronated at the Abbey was William the Conquer and all of the monarchs have been crowned there ever since. It is where many royal coronations, royal weddings and final resting places of many notable people who have contributed to England as a nation. The tombs of Westminster Abbey are one of the many reasons people come from all over the world to visit Westminster. Many graves including the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior are honored and open to visit to the public. The tombs mentioned in this article are also opened to the public and are great way to learn about the history and people of England who made it the place it is today.

The Royals


The Royals who are buried in Westminster start with Edward the Confessor. He is called the Confessor because he was a pious man and also to distinguish him from another King Edward.[2] He was born in Oxfordshire between 1002 and 1005, the son of King Ethelred who was called King Ethelred the Unready and his wife Emma.[2] Edward was the King who commissioned to build Westminster Abby as it stands today. His tomb is at the heart of the Abby church and it is said that he lays there since he had a direct line from God. He was the first royal buried at Westminster Abby in 1066.[2]

Since then many royals have been buried at Westminster near Edward the Confessor. Henry III, Henry V & Catherine de Valois, Edward III & Philippa of Hainault, Edward I & Eleanor of Castile, Mary Queen of Scots, Richard II & Anne of Bohemia Henry VII & Elizabeth of York, Anne of Cleves who was the 4th wife of Kind Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.[3]

Mary Queen of Scots became queen of Scotland when she was only 6 days old.[4] Her mother sent her to France soon after and she married Francis who later became King Francis II making Mary also the Queen of France.[4] While in France Elizabeth I became Queen of England but people wanted to recognize Mary and the rightful Queen.[4] She was eventually beheaded by her sister Elizabeth I.

Elizabeth I of England Tomb at Westminster Abby
Attributed to By Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson History [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons - Link



Famous Contributors to Society


Some notable non royal tombs in Westminster Abbey include Geoffrey Chaucer, and William & Margaret Cavendish. Graves such as Issac Newton,Tennyson, and Charles Darwin are also found at Westminster.

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References

  1. ↑ People. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://westminster-abbey.org/our-history/famous-people
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kiefer, J. E. (n.d.). Edward the Confessor, King. Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/266.html
  3. ↑ Royals. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://westminster-abbey.org/our-history/royals
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Mary Stuart : The Story. (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/story.htm



External Links

Famous People Westminster Abbey

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Henry VII & Elizabeth of York Tombs at Westminster photo contribute by wikicommons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_VII_Elizabeth_of_York_Westminster.jpg


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