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Professor Louise Wilkinson, Professor of Medieval History at Canterbury Christ Church University, and Dr. Jess A. Nelson of the National Archives, will provide short biographical details of key women who have played a significant role in the development of Magna Carta.


Biographical details are available for the following women of the period:

Women of Magna Carta

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Alice Richmond

Alice Richmond

Deputy Chairman, Magna Carta 800th Committee

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