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Sir John Chandos, Viscount of Saint-Sauveur in the Cotentin, Constable of Aquitaine, Seneschal of Poitou, KG (c. 1320 – 31 December 1369) was a medieval English knight who hailed from Radbourne Hall, Derbyshire. Chandos was a close friend of Edward the Black Prince and a founding member and 19th Knight of the Order of the Garter in 1348.
Feb 21, 2024 · Sir John Chandos (died Jan. 1, 1370, Mortemer, France) was an English military captain, soldier of fortune, and a founding member of the Order of the Garter (1349). Chandos was a lifelong follower and companion of Edward the Black Prince, fighting under him at Crécy (1346), Poitiers (1356), and Nájera (1367). Given the lands of the Viscount ...
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John Chandos McConnell (27 July 1917 – 21 September 1987) was a Scottish film and television actor. He won a scholarship to RADA in 1936. During the Second World War he served with the Seaforth Highlanders, Parachute Regiment and the GHQ Liaison Regiment. He appeared in the 1967 The Avengers episode entitled "Murdersville". Filmography
Sir John Chandos was a notable medieval knight and military commander who played a significant role in the Hundred Years’ War between England and France during the 14th century. Born into a noble family in England, Chandos distinguished himself through his martial prowess, strategic acumen, and unwavering loyalty to the English crown.
John Chandos. Actor: The Crimson Pirate. John Chandos was born on 27 July 1917 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Crimson Pirate (1952), The Long Memory (1953) and Simba (1955). He died on 21 September 1987 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK.
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- July 27, 1917
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- September 21, 1987
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Apr 11, 2021 · Sir John Chandos: Chivalry and founding Knight of the Garter. Chandos is remembered as one of the founding Knights of the Garter. He embodied many of the qualities expected of a man in and around court in this, the age of chivalry. Froissart’s Chronicles note his chivalric values:
John Chandos was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Chandos's career in acting began with his roles in various films like the Leslie Howard drama "49th Parallel" (1941), the crime...
