William Earl of Salisbury

The most beautiful woman in medieval England….?

Sep 20, 2023

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The title of this article refers to Joan, Princess of Wales, mother of Richard II. She became known as the “Fair Maid of Kent”, a sobriquet acquired posthumously. But, was she the most beautiful woman in England? According to the standards of her time yes, she certainly was, although the contemporary likenesses we have…
John Montagu, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c 1350-1400)

Nov 7, 2022

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John Montagu (or Montacute) was the son of Sir John Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu (d 1390) and Margaret de Monthermer. It follows that he descended from Joan of Acre, and through her, from King Edward I. He was also the nephew (and, as it proved, the heir) of William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury. There…

William Earl of Salisbury

The most beautiful woman in medieval England….?

John Montagu, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c 1350-1400)