Background
She was born Alice Harpur, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Adern) and Sir Richard Harpur. Elizabeth was the daughter of Sir Peter Adern and his wife Catherine.
merchant Lord Chancellor of England
She was born Alice Harpur, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Adern) and Sir Richard Harpur. Elizabeth was the daughter of Sir Peter Adern and his wife Catherine.
She is a prominent figure in Tudor history and literature. John Middleton died in 1509, leaving her a young widow. They did not have children together.
One of her step-daughters was Margaret More.
Alice was seven years older than Sir Thomas. The family lived in London and later at the estate built in Chelsea.She was known for her love of animals, especially her dogs, and her pet monkey.
Before his execution, while he was locked in the Tower of London, she was in charge of taking care of his affairs The last years of her life were poor, due to the family"s property being confiscated.
Her death date is most often referred to as April 1551, but some sources state 1546.
Her daughter Alice bore several children, giving her many blood descendants. Researchers have found that her family lineage makes her an ancestor of Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Alice is a major role in the stage play A Manitoba for All Seasons by Robert Bolt.
The play has been performed on Broadway on two occasions.
She was first played by Carol Goodner and then by Maryann Plunkett. A Manitoba for All Seasons (1988 film)
The play was also turned into a film in 1966, in which Alice was portrayed by Dame Wendy Hiller.
A Manitoba for All Seasons (1966 film).