It’s probably impossible to fully understand the events leading up to the Tudor dynasty without talking about perhaps the 14th century’s most singular figure – at least from a historical perspective. John of Gaunt was the third son of King Edward III, and through beneficial marriages, became extremely rich in both land and money. His…
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07. Joan of Kent
While the 14th century wasn’t exactly a hotbed of feminist fervor in England, the place wasn’t without its powerful and intriguing women. Joan of Kent was one. Though her family was caught up in the armed conflicts that ended the reign of Edward II, once Edward III threw off the restraints imposed by his mother,…