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There are no lifetime portraits of Katherine. The only image close to her lifetime was a rough sketch made by William Dugdale in the 17th century from a now lost copper image from her tomb in Lincoln Cathedral.
Nov 3, 2013 · Katherine de Swynford might be the most well known, and perhaps the most well-loved, by readers of historical fiction, of all medieval mistresses, but what did this elusive woman actually look like? Some historical figures, particularly from the Tudor era, are easily recognisable.
Jan 22, 2020 · In 1365, Katherine was serving Blanche, Duchess of Lancaster, the wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, a son of Edward III. Katherine married a tenant of John of Gaunt, Sir Hugh Swynford. Hugh accompanied John of Gaunt to Europe in 1366 and 1370. Hugh and Katherine had at least two (some say three) children, Sir Thomas Swynford, Blanche ...
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Jul 25, 2015 · Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Scandal. 25/07/2015 Sharon Bennett Connolly. Arms of Katherine Swynford. Katherine Swynford is, arguably, the most famous – or infamous – of English ladies to have risen so high as to become the first lady of the kingdom, without ever being queen. Born Katherine de Roet in Hainault, now in modern-day Belgium ...
Nov 29, 2021 · Katherine Swynford lived through a dramatic age – the time of the Black Death, the Hundred Years’ War and the Peasants’ Revolt. She was acquainted with most of the great personalities of 14th-century England, including Geoffrey Chaucer and theologian John Wycliffe.
Aug 21, 2011 · Katherine Swynford (c.1350-1403) WHN / August 21, 2011. Katherine Swynford was born Katherine de Roët, the daughter of a minor court official who served in the court of Queen Philippa of Hainault, the wife of Edward III of England. Her family were prominent landowners in Hainault, on the modern French/Belgian border, but she had no ties to ...
Oct 25, 2022 · By Ellen Gutoskey | Oct 25, 2022. Actor portrayal of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt taking a stroll. / (Background) Nastasic/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images; (Couple)...
