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The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy, London 1441 (Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester, was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain
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The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy, London 1441 (Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester, was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain
ELD4873055 The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy, London 1441 (Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester, was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain, the Witch of Eye, and conspiring to bring about the death of King Henry VI ( 71) by magic - She submitted herself to the correction of the Church and did penance by walking without a hood, from Temple Bar to St Paul's carrying a lit taper, to offer it to the high altar -She was subsequently exiled to the Isle of Man, spending the rest of her life imprisoned in Peel Castle) Illustration from " A Chronicle-of-England" by James Doyle, 1864 Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penitence of the Duchess of Gloucester Eleonore Cobham (1400-1452) Accused of Witchcraft and Necromancy, London 1441 (Eleanor Cobham (1400-1454), Duchess of Gloucester, was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain, the Witch of Eye, and conspiring to bring about the death of King Henry VI ( 71) by magic - She submitted herself to the correction of the Church and did penance by walking without a hood, from Temple Bar to St Paul's carrying a lit taper, to offer it to the high altar -She was subsequently exiled to the Isle of Man, spending the rest of her life imprisoned in Peel Castle) Illustration from " A Chronicle-of-England" by James Doyle, 1864 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This haunting image captures the moment of penitence of Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, accused of witchcraft and necromancy in London in 1441. The illustration from "A Chronicle of England" by James Doyle depicts Eleanor walking without a hood, carrying a lit taper from Temple Bar to St Paul's Cathedral as an act of repentance for her alleged crimes.
Eleanor was charged with unlawful commerce with Marjory Jourdemain, known as 'the Witch of Eye', and conspiring to bring about the death of King Henry VI through magic. Despite maintaining her innocence, she submitted herself to the correction of the Church and underwent this public display of penance.
After this solemn procession, Eleanor was exiled to the Isle of Man where she spent the rest of her life imprisoned in Peel Castle. Her story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers faced by women accused of practicing witchcraft during medieval times.
The intricate details captured in this print evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding Eleanor's fate. It is a poignant reminder that history is filled with stories that are both fascinating and tragic, shedding light on the complexities and injustices experienced by individuals like Eleanor Cobham.
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