Palace of Placentia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Greenwich, south bank of the River Thames, England
2. What is the initial construction began?1443 by Prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester
3. What was the Palace of Placentia and where was it located?It was a royal palace by the River Thames in Greenwich, on the south bank of the river, used as a retreat for kings and queens.
4. Who started building the Palace of Placentia and when?Prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, began building it in 1443.

Royal Patronage: The support given by monarchs to arts, sciences, and building projects.
Inigo Jones: A highly influential English architect known for introducing classical architecture to England.
Greenwich Hospital: An institution established in the late 17th century for the care of retired naval personnel, now part of the Old Royal Naval College.