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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 ...
Katherine and John both made first marriages at a young age, and were apparently happy with their spouses (Hugh Swynford, of Kettlethorpe in Lincolnshire, and Blanche of Lancaster, respectively). Hugh Swynford was a minor knight connected to John of Gaunt’s household.
Jan 27, 2009 · Katherine Swynford’s charismatic lover was one of the most powerful princes of the 14th century, the effective ruler of England behind the throne of his father Edward III in his declining years, and during the minority of his nephew, Richard ll. Katherine herself was enigmatic and intriguing, renowned for her beauty, and regarded by some as ...
Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Duchess is a biography of Katherine Swynford written by Alison Weir and published in 2007 in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape. [1] [2] In the US, the book is titled Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster .
Jun 6, 2017 · Katherine Swynford – From mistress to Duchess. This article was written by Carol. In January 1396, the widow Katherine Swynford married John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the eldest surviving son of Edward III of England and uncle to King Richard II. Until the King remarried later that year, the marriage made Katherine the first lady of the land.
Circa 1350 - 1403. Katherine Swynford, ancestress of the Beaufort family, was probably born in Hainaut, which is now in Belgium, in 1349 or 1350, her birthdate may have been November 25, which is the feast day of St. Catherine of Alexandria. She was the daughter of Paon de Roet, a Flemish herald, who was later knighted.
Added: Feb 7, 2001. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 20205. Source citation. English Nobility Figure. She was married to a knight, Hugh Swynford. After his death, Katherine was the mistress and true love of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and second son of King Edward III. He married Constance of Castile for purely political and dynastic reasons. He ...
