Plantagenet blood was settled on Portugal through John of Gaunt's daughter, Phillipa who married Kind John I of Portugal. The Medieval sublime figures of Portugal (Like Henry the Navigator), are Phillipa's sons. Another curiosity: Kind of Portugal Duarte (John I elder son, so, Phillipa's son) has this name from his Great Grandfather, Eduard III of England.
isabella of portugal... the princess,... daughter of queen -reinha filipa de portugal... became duchess of burgundy...her daughter in law & cousin ... magaret of york... the portuguese-spanish=-burgundian- french- breton- habsburg- connects to the red prince *john of gaunt & his mother queen philippa of hainault,...
What a wonderful interview. It provided great empathy for the human story of John of Gaunt. It seems a shame that he never wore the crown of England with so many kings in his ancestry and so many kings and queens who descended from him.
This is so interesting. I’m researching my family’s history. I’m a direct descendant of John of Gaunt. My grandmother is from Lincolnshire England and her mother, my great grandmother is Katherine Gaunt. I’m trying to contact the show “who do you think you are” so that I can trace back my roots. Thank you for researching this ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Helen Carr about an esteemed prince who I am relieved never became a king, and supported his brother Edward of Woodstock. After all look at the mess and unhappiness Henry II’s sons caused. He was obviously a man of loyalty, passion and personal conviction. He is my ancestor, I’m one of the millions of his descendants, through his grandson Edward Neville.n
16th,17th and 18th great grandfather through several lines. Also great granduncle as his brothers, Thomas of Woodstock, Lionel of Antwerp and Edmund of Langley are also great great grampas and great granduncles, 17 to 19 times removed and Edward The Black Prince is a 16th great granduncle. On my Mom's and Dads side both.
Fantastic discussion! The book was phenomenal. A worthwhile read for anyone who is a fan of Gaunt, the Lancastrians & Beauforts, or is interested in the Wars of the Roses. This was one of my favorite reads this year. I wish I could get my hands on a signed copy.
I have recently been made aware of You through Dr, Katt, I ❤her, Obviously. I thoroughly enjoy your show. You ask great questions as well. Cheers from New England🎉
Hi Patrick! Welcomed 😀 Thank you for watching. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the show. Thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment. - Philippa
Helen’s book is great, but I would wholeheartedly recommend the books of Nathan Amin and Matt Lewis who (I dare say) mapped out John’s life and legacy in an far more detailed and complex way.
A book that is highly recommended by scholars as a great in-depth study of John was by Sydney Armitage-Smith published around 1904. Simply entitled John of Gaunt. I have a copy myself, and it goes into great detail about his life. The bequests in his will are very interesting as well. All of which is contained in this work.
Bit like Richard the Third, he wasn’t liked in lmdon mummy will get your tea - thought I’d leave it in for ‘levity’. Cat 🐈⬛ got up and walked on the iPad. Told her if she got off I’d get her tea but, somehow, she also turned on the microphone. Don’t know how or why but it sort of printed it! Interesting. Anyway, Richard the Third was not popular in London but he was very well respected in the North where his seat was. He was a just and fair landlord etc and made just decisions in courts . Amazing isn’t it. Must get cats tea to save lounge chairs from clawing 🤣🤣🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
So do I. I’m researching my family history as my great grandmother’s name is Katherine Gaunt. My grandmother told me of John of Gaunt when I was a child and now I’m just researching it. She told me and the family that we are direct descendants of John of Gaunt. Maybe we’re related!
Is bastard half-brother, Enrique Trastamara, supported by nobility contrary to Pedro that was popular with villagers burgeois, and peasants. that was his surname was contradictory was "the Cruel" and "the fair"
