Marriage
Marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI
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1396 in England
Explore 8 historical events and records for England in 1396.
Historical records for England in 1396
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Legitimacy
Thomas de Beaufort is legitimized
Marriage
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
Marriage
Sent as emissary to arrange Richards marriage with Isabella, daughter of Charles II
Peace
Richard II & Charles VI agree peace at the Peace of Paris
Peace
England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked, the peace lasts for 30 yrs
Succession
Wins legitimization of Catherine Swynfords sons by Richard II, helps Henry VII
Succession
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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