Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester
Thirteenth and youngest child of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault.
The record
Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was a thirteenth and youngest child of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault. Born on 7 January 1355 in Woodstock Palace, Gloucester died on 8 September 1397 in Calais at the age of 42.
Positions held include Duke of Gloucester (1385–1397) and member of the House of Lords. Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester is No. 42,938 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 January 1355, Woodstock Palace
- Died
- 8 September 1397, Calais (aged 42)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Military personnel
- Field
- Military
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 24
Did you know
Was 30 when first duke of Gloucester (1385).
Lived to 42.
Shares a birthday with Millard Fillmore and Nicolas Cage.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Woodstock Palace, with Edward, the Black Prince.
Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1385–1397Duke of Gloucester
- —Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherEdward III of England
- MotherPhilippa of Hainault
- SpouseEleanor de Bohun
- SiblingMargaret, Countess of Pembroke
- SiblingMary of Waltham
- SiblingJoan of England
- SiblingIsabella de Coucy
- SiblingEdward, the Black Prince
- SiblingJohn of Gaunt
- SiblingEdmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York
- SiblingLionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence
- ChildHumphrey, 2nd Earl of Buckingham
6 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1380
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