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Mother Shipton was born Ursula Southeil or Sonthiel, in 1486 or 1488 (though some sources claim she was born as early as 1448) [11] to 15-year-old Agatha Soothtale, allegedly in a cave outside the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.
Shipton is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alyn Shipton (born 1953), American jazz musician; Cathy Shipton (born 1957), English actress; Eric Shipton (1907–1977), English mountaineer; Geoff Shipton (born 1941), Australian swimmer; George Shipton (1839–1911), British trade unionist
The popular English name for this moth comes from the pattern on its forewing. This pattern resembles the iconic representation of Ursula Southeil, known as Mother Shipton – a sixteenth-century prophetess and witch. [2] Mother Shipton is a mostly mythical character, who supposedly foretold the death of Cardinal Wolsey in 1530. [2]
Ursula Southeil (ca.1488–1561), known as Mother Shipton, a medieval seer, may have been born in a cave south of the town. [38] Robert Byerley (1660–1714), soldier and politician, lived at Goldsborough Hall; Eugene Aram (1704-1759), scholar and murderer lived here. [39]
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The place is associated with the legendary soothsayer and prophetess Mother Shipton (c. 1488–1561), born Ursula Southeil, and reportedly the wife of Toby Shipton. According to legend, she was born in the cave. The cave and dropping well, together with other attractions, remain open to visitors and are run privately by Mother Shipton's Cave ...
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