Margaret Paston Flashcards
1
Q
What was Margaret Paston
A
She was a landowner
2
Q
What did she write
A
Letters to many people to show that she was able to do whatever
3
Q
What was her character like
A
Well she was not submissive
4
Q
What does she inherit from her father
A
In 1440 she inherited his lands
5
Q
Who did she marry
A
John Paston it was a arranged marriage
6
Q
How important was she looking after the land
A
The estate was very large and John was after absent she managed it independently
7
Q
How long did she live
A
She lived longer than normal people as she was rich
