Katherine Swynford

Third wife of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
Person human Q259077
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Katherine Swynford

Summary

Katherine Swynford is a human[1]. She was born in County of Hainaut[2]. She was born on November 25, 1350[3]. She died in Lincoln[4]. She died on May 10, 1403[5]. She worked as a governess[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,448 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in County of Hainaut[2], Katherine Swynford…
  • Katherine Swynford passed away in Lincoln[4].
  • Katherine Swynford was born on November 25, 1350[3].
  • Katherine Swynford died on May 10, 1403[5].
  • Katherine Swynford died on 1403[8].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln Cathedral[9].
  • Katherine Swynford's father was Paon de Roet[10].
  • Among Katherine Swynford's spouses was John of Gaunt[11].
  • Among Katherine Swynford's spouses was Sir Hugh Swynford[12].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset[13].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland[14].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was Thomas Swynford[15].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was Blanche Swynford[16].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was Henry Beaufort[17].
  • A child of Katherine Swynford was Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter[18].
  • Katherine Swynford worked as a governess[6].
  • Katherine Swynford is recorded as female[19].
  • Katherine Swynford's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Katherine Swynford's family is recorded as House of Lancaster[21].
  • Katherine Swynford's noble title is recorded as duchess[22].
  • Katherine Swynford's Commons category is recorded as Katherine Swynford[23].
  • Katherine Swynford's given name is recorded as Katherine[24].
  • Katherine Swynford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Katherine Swynford's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Katherine Swynford's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Katherine Swynford's place of birth was County of Hainaut[2]. She was born on November 25, 1350[3]. Her father was Paon de Roet[10].

Career and Affiliations

Katherine Swynford worked as a governess[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include John of Gaunt[11], a politician[28], 1340–1399[29], awarded the Knight of the Garter[30] and Sir Hugh Swynford[12], 1340–1371[31]. Children include John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset[13], a military personnel[32], 1373–1410[33], of Kingdom of England[34], awarded the Knight of the Garter[35]; Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland[14], 1379–1440[36], of Kingdom of England[37], awarded the Order of the Garter[38]; Thomas Swynford[15], 1367–1432[39]; Blanche Swynford[16]; Henry Beaufort[17], a Catholic priest[40], 1375–1447[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; and Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter[18], a military personnel[43], 1377–1426[44], of Kingdom of England[45], awarded the Knight of the Garter[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 10, 1403[5] and 1403[8]. Katherine Swynford passed away in Lincoln[4]. Burial took place at Lincoln Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Katherine Swynford ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,448 views/month, #6,755 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Katherine Swynford born?

Katherine Swynford's place of birth was County of Hainaut[2].

Where did Katherine Swynford die?

Katherine Swynford passed away in Lincoln[4].

Who were Katherine Swynford's parents?

Katherine Swynford's father was Paon de Roet[10].

Who was Katherine Swynford married to?

Katherine Swynford's spouses include John of Gaunt[11] and Sir Hugh Swynford[12].

What did Katherine Swynford do for work?

Katherine Swynford worked as governess[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [8] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Lincoln Cathedral
    Family House of Lancaster
    Father Paon de Roet
    Given name Katherine
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