Henry Beaufort

Lord Chancellor of England; Bishop of Lincoln; Bishop of Winchester
Person human Q982472
Henry Beaufort
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Henry Beaufort

Summary

Henry Beaufort is a human[1]. Born in Beaufort-en-Vallée[2], he… he was born on 1375[3]. He died in Winchester[4]. He died on April 11, 1447[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Beaufort was born in Beaufort-en-Vallée[2].
  • Henry Beaufort died in Winchester[4].
  • Henry Beaufort was born on 1375[3].
  • Henry Beaufort died on April 11, 1447[5].
  • Henry Beaufort is buried at Winchester Cathedral[9].
  • Henry Beaufort's father was John of Gaunt[10].
  • Henry Beaufort's mother was Katherine Swynford[11].
  • A child of Henry Beaufort was Joan Beaufort[12].
  • Henry Beaufort held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Henry Beaufort's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Henry Beaufort's professions included judge[7].
  • Henry Beaufort held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[14].
  • Henry Beaufort held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[15].
  • Henry Beaufort's education included a stint at University of Oxford[16].
  • Henry Beaufort's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Henry Beaufort is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry Beaufort's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry Beaufort's family is recorded as House of Lancaster[20].
  • Henry Beaufort's Commons category is recorded as Henry Beaufort[21].
  • Henry Beaufort's unmarried partner is recorded as Alice FitzAlan[22].
  • Henry Beaufort was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War[23].
  • Henry Beaufort's family name is recorded as Beaufort[24].
  • Henry Beaufort's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Beaufort's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Henry Beaufort's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Beaufort's place of birth was Beaufort-en-Vallée[2]. He was born on 1375[3]. His father was John of Gaunt[10]. His mother was Katherine Swynford[11].

Education

Henry Beaufort was educated at University of Oxford[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[14], a historical episcopal title[28] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[15], a former entity[29].

Personal Life

A child of Henry Beaufort was Joan Beaufort[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Henry Beaufort died on April 11, 1447[5]. He passed away in Winchester[4]. He is buried at Winchester Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Beaufort has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Henry Beaufort born?

Born in Beaufort-en-Vallée[2], Henry Beaufort…

Where did Henry Beaufort die?

Henry Beaufort passed away in Winchester[4].

Who were Henry Beaufort's parents?

Henry Beaufort's father was John of Gaunt[10]. Henry Beaufort's mother was Katherine Swynford[11].

What did Henry Beaufort do for work?

Henry Beaufort worked as Catholic priest[6] and judge[7].

Where did Henry Beaufort go to school?

Henry Beaufort was educated at University of Oxford[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Winchester
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