John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter

English noble and admiral
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John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter
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John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter

Summary

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Devon[2]. He was born on +1395-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Stepney[4]. He died on +1447-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was born in Devon[2].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter passed away in Stepney[4].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was born on +1395-03-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter died on +1447-08-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[8].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's father was John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter[9].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's mother was Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter[10].
  • Among John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's spouses was Lady Anne Stafford[11].
  • Among John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's spouses was Beatrice, Countess of Arundel[12].
  • Among John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's spouses was Anne de Montagu[13].
  • A child of John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter[14].
  • A child of John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was Lady Anne Holand[15].
  • A child of John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was Sir Robert Holland[16].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter held the position of Lord High Admiral[19].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter received the Knight of the Garter[20].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter was a member of Order of the Garter[21].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's image is recorded as Effigy John Holland died 1447.png[22].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter is recorded as male[23].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's family is recorded as Holland family[25].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's coat of arms image is recorded as Arms of John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter.svg[26].
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's noble title is recorded as Duke of Exeter[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Devon[2], John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter… he was born on +1395-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter[9]. His mother was Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter worked as a military personnel[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Lord High Admiral[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1385[33].

Recognition

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter received the Knight of the Garter[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Anne Stafford[11], 1399–1432[34]; Beatrice, Countess of Arundel[12], 1380–1439[35], of Kingdom of Portugal[36], awarded the Knight of the Garter[37]; and Anne de Montagu[13]. Children include Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter[14], a military personnel[38], 1430–1475[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; Lady Anne Holand[15], 1430–1486[41]; and Sir Robert Holland[16].

Death and Burial

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter died on +1447-08-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Stepney[4]. He is buried at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[8].

Why It Matters

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter born?

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's place of birth was Devon[2].

Where did John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter die?

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter died in Stepney[4].

Who were John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's parents?

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's father was John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter[9]. John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's mother was Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter[10].

Who was John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter married to?

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter's spouses include Lady Anne Stafford[11], Beatrice, Countess of Arundel[12], and Anne de Montagu[13].

What did John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter do for work?

John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[20].

References

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  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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