Rosamund Clifford
Rosamund Clifford | |
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Fair Rosamund in her Bower by William Bell Scott (after 1854) | |
| Born | unknown Clifford Castle, Hereford |
| Died | c. 1176 Godstow Abbey, Godstow |
| Companion | Henry II of England |
| Father | Walter de Clifford |
| Mother | Margaret |
Rosamund Clifford (possibly before 1140 – c. 1176), often called "The Fair Rosamund" or "Rose of the World" (Latin: rosa mundi), was a medieval English noblewoman and mistress of Henry II, King of England. She became famous in English folklore.