12 March 1396MarriageRichard II
Marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI
Historical records for England in 1396, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI
Thomas de Beaufort is legitimized
Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married
Sent as emissary to arrange Richards marriage with Isabella, daughter of Charles II
Richard II & Charles VI agree peace at the Peace of Paris
England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked, the peace lasts for 30 yrs
Wins legitimization of Catherine Swynfords sons by Richard II, helps Henry VII
Two years after the death of Constance of Castile, Katherine and John of Gaunt marry in Lincoln Cathedral. The children bore the surname "Beaufort" after a former French possession of the Duke. The Beaufort children, three sons and a daughter, were legitimised by royal and papal decrees after John and Katherine married
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