John Falconet
John Falconet (Portuguese: João Falcão), (1350–1400s) was an English nobleman, member of the Court of Philippa of Lancaster.[1]
John Falconet | |
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| Knight | |
 Falcão coat of arms | |
| Born | 1350 Kingdom of England |
| Died | 1400s Benavente, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Spouse(s) | Catharina de Estranberg Maria da Silva |
| Father | Simon Folche |
| Mother | Mary de Kerche |
| Occupation | Military |
Biography
Falconet was born in England,[2] son of Simon Folche and Mary de Kerche. All his paternal ancestors were members of the Parliament of England.[3]
in 1386, Falconet arrived in Portugal, as a member of the delegation of John of Gaunt.[4] He was married to Maria da Silva, daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Abreu.[5]
John Falconet died in the early 15th century, in the city of Benavente.[6]
References
- Bernardim Ribeiro e os bucolistas. Teófilo Braga.
- Vida de Nuno Alvares Pereyra, condestavel de Portugal. Domingos Teixeira.
- Nobiliário de famílias de Portugal, Volumen 13. Manuel J. Felgueiras Gayo.
- Armorial lusitano: genealogia e heráldica. Editorial Enciclopédia.
- Bernardim Ribeiro e o bucolismo - Página 330. Teófilo Braga.
- Super-libros ornamentaes: reproducções e notas descriptivas. Castro e Solla (conde de.).
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