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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 dangerous.
24 apr 2023 · Unfortunately, a happiness that took so long for them to find was very short-lived as John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster passed away on the 3rd February, 1399, just three years after finally marrying his beautiful Katherine. In just over 4 years on the 10th May, 1403, at the age of only 52 or 53, she would then join him, together for eternity.
11 gen 2018 · Originally published under title: Katherine Swynford : the story of John of Gaunt and his scandalous duchess. London : Jonathan Cape, 2008 Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-375) and index Historian Alison Weir brings to life the tale of Katherine Swynford, a royal mistress who became a crucial figure in the British royal dynasties.
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 dangerous.
You will find on this website Katherine’s life story, Committee members, photographs plus information about our annual Study Day, Saturday 11th May 2024 being held this year. Plus a warm and fitting tribute by Glen James on the life of Dr Roger Joy, who he regarded as his 2 nd father, founder of The Katherine Swynford Society in 1983.
Katherine and Hugh Swynford had three children - Blanche, Thomas and Margaret Swynford. The manor was very basic, devoid of luxury. Hugh Swynford was often called to arms and fought in some of the many battles, including the Battle of Poitiers, of the Hundred Years War , all of which took place in France.
Swynford juga merupakan sebuah subjek di dalam buku sejarah Jeannette Lucraft biografi Katherine Swynford: The History of a Medieval Mistress. Buku ini mencari kedudukan Swynford sebagai sebuah figur yang berkuasa di dalam politik pada abad ke-14 di Inggris dan sebuah contoh dari kemampuan seorang wanita untuk memanipulasi sosial kontemporer untuk keuntungannya sendiri.
