Katherine Swynford

About

Third wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

Quick Facts

Name: Katherine Swynford
Born: 1350-11-25
Died: 1403-05-10
Occupation: governess
Birthplace: County of Hainaut

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseJohn of GauntFrom 1396-01-13
SpouseSir Hugh Swynford

Family

FatherPaon de Roet
SiblingPhilippa Roet
ChildJohn Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset
ChildJoan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland
ChildThomas Swynford

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

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