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Jacquetta of Luxembourg, also known as Jacquetta of St. Pol and Duchess of Bedford, was a member of the royal family of Luxembourg and later became a prominent figure at the court of England during the 15th century. She was born around 1415 to Count Peter of Luxembourg and his wife Margaret of Baux.

In 1433, Jacquetta married John, Duke of Bedford, the younger brother of King Henry V of England. After John's death in 1435, Jacquetta married Sir Richard Woodville, a member of the English gentry, in secret.

During the Wars of the Roses, Jacquetta's daughter Elizabeth Woodville married King Edward IV, which caused a scandal because of Jacquetta's supposed reputation as a witch. It was rumored that she had used witchcraft to gain favor for her daughter and influence over the king.

Jacquetta was also a patron of the arts, and commissioned works by famous painters such as Jan van Eyck. She was also involved in politics and diplomacy, acting as a mediator between English and French factions.

She died in 1472 at the age of 57, and was buried in the chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle. Despite the rumors and scandal surrounding her, Jacquetta is remembered as a powerful and influential woman of her time.