John Beaufort, 1st Earl of Somerset
John Beaufort, 1st Marquess of Somerset and 1st Marquess of Dorset, later only 1st Earl of Somerset, was an English nobleman and politician. He was the first of the four illegitimate children of John of Gaunt (1340-1399) by his mistress Katherine Swynford, whom he later married in 1396. Beaufort's surname probably reflects his birthplace at his father's castle and manor of Beaufort in Champagne, France. The Portcullis heraldic badge of the Beauforts, now the emblem of the House of Commons, is believed to have been based on that of the castle of Beaufort, now demolished.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1373
Age
652
Birth Place
France, Grand Est
Date of Death
March 16th, 1410
Died Aged
37
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Henry IV of England
Brother
Philippa of Lancaster
Sister
John of Gaunt
Father
Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter
Sister
Joan Beaufort
Daughter
Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset
Son
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Devon
Daughter
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Somerset
Wife
Katherine Swynford
Mother
Catherine of Lancaster
Sister
Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter
Brother
Henry Beaufort
Brother
John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset
Son
Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland
Sister
Thomas Beaufort, Count of Perche
Son
Henry Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset
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