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He was the son of another Sir Richard Woodville, chamberlain to the Duke Of Bedford . After the duke died the younger Richard married the widowed duchess, Jacquetta Of Luxembourg . He was created Baron Rivers by Henry VI in 1448. Initially he was on the Lancastrian side in the Wars Of The Roses , but he later switched and became a Yorkist . After the marriage of his daughter Elizabeth to Edward IV, he was created Earl Rivers (1466) and appointed Lord Treasurer by his new son-in-law. Lord Rivers was executed by the Lancastrians after the Battle Of Edgecote Moor ( 26 July , 1469 ) . His eldest son, Anthony succeeded him as earl. A younger son, Lionel , became the Bishop Of Salisbury .
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