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2 days ago · Beaufort's mother was Gaunt's long-term mistress, Katherine Swynford. The descendants of an illegitimate child of English royalty would normally have no claim on the throne, although Gaunt and Swynford eventually married in 1396, when John Beaufort was 25.
6 days ago · John of Gaunt's children with Katherine Swynford were all born while his wife, Constance of Castile, was still giving birth to children. After twenty years as Gaunt's mistress, Swynford became his wife after the death of Constance.
Jun 20, 2024 · The Katherine Swynford story. Katherine Swynford is often considered the mother of the Tudor dynasty and the ancestress of another Queens Podcast alumni, Margaret Beaufort. We think you're going to love episode regardless of if you're listening to it for the first or fifth time!
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Jun 8, 2024 · This book unravels the many myths and legacies of this fascinating woman, to show her in a whole new life. In a move surprising in the fourteeth century, John of Gaunt eventually married her, making her Duchess of Lancaster and stepmother to the future king, Henry Bolingbroke.
Jun 19, 2024 · Widow Lady Katherine Swynford presents herself for a role in the household of merciless royal prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, hoping to end her destitution. But the Duke’s scandalous proposition leaves her life of pious integrity reeling….
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Jun 20, 2024 · The second paper by Manuela Santos Silva focuses on the reign of Philippa of Lancaster as Queen of Portugal. Santos Silva discusses both the women who influenced Philippa during her childhood; her mother and her two step-mothers, Constanza of Castile and Katherine Swynford.
Jun 7, 2024 · To lay down one’s life for one’s friends. This Sunday (9 June) sees the end of Volunteer Week. Volunteering is one aspect of Christian discipleship that enables us to give of ourselves to the benefit of others (and hopefully provides something of value and satisfaction for us as well!). During the past week, I have tried to thank those ...
