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John of Gloucester (or John of Pontefract) (c. 1468 – c. 1499 (based on historical hypothesis)) was an illegitimate son of King Richard III of England. John is so called because his father was Duke of Gloucester at the time of his birth.
John of Gloucester. by Peter Hammond. The first reference to John is in September 1483, when according to Buck, ‘ (the King) made Richard of Gloucester, his base son (Captain of) Calais.’. He was possibly in fact knighted on this occasion.
John of Pontefract, the illegitimate son of Richard III was appointed as Captain of Calais on 11 th March 1485. Pontefract Castle. Richard III had two illegitimate children, both born before he married Anne Neville.
Hace 3 días · John of Gloucester. John of Gloucester, otherwise known as John of Pontefract was the natural son of Richard III and was probably born at Pontefract.
1 de may. de 2022 · John of Gloucester (aka John of Pontefract) (died 1499?) was a natural son of King Richard III of England. John is so called because his father was Duke of Gloucester at the time of his birth. His father appointed him Captain of Calais, a position he lost after his father's death.
John of Gloucester ( ill.) Katherine, Countess of Pembroke ( ill.) Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York.
Hace 2 días · Quick Reference. ( fl. c. 1245–d. 1260). English mason. From 1255 he carried out works at the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, Berks., and at the same time appears to have been in charge of the works at Westminster Abbey.
