Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester

thirteenth and youngest child of King Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault
Person human Q432771
Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester
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Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester

Summary

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester is a human[1]. His place of birth was Woodstock Palace[2]. He was born on January 7, 1355[3]. He died in Calais[4]. He died on September 8, 1397[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Woodstock Palace[2], Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester…
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester died in Calais[4].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was born on January 7, 1355[3].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester died on September 8, 1397[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's father was Edward III of England[9].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's mother was Philippa of Hainault[10].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was married to Eleanor de Bohun[11].
  • A child of Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was Humphrey, 2nd Earl of Buckingham[12].
  • A child of Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was Anne Plantagenet, Countess of Eu[13].
  • A child of Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was Joan of Woodstock[14].
  • A child of Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was Isabella of Woodstock[15].
  • A child of Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was Philippa Plantagenet[16].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester held citizenship in Kingdom of England[17].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester held the position of Duke of Gloucester[19].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester received the Knight of the Garter[20].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's family is recorded as House of Plantagenet[23].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's noble title is recorded as Duke of Gloucester[24].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Buckingham[25].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's noble title is recorded as Earl of Buckingham[26].
  • Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's Commons category is recorded as Thomas of England, 1st Duke of Gloucester[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Woodstock Palace[2], Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester… he was born on January 7, 1355[3]. His father was Edward III of England[9]. His mother was Philippa of Hainault[10].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester worked as a military personnel[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Duke of Gloucester[19], a noble title[31], in Kingdom of England[32], founded in 1385[33].

Recognition

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester received the Knight of the Garter[20].

Personal Life

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was married to Eleanor de Bohun[11]. Children include Humphrey, 2nd Earl of Buckingham[12], an aristocrat[34], 1381–1399[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; Anne Plantagenet, Countess of Eu[13], an aristocrat[37], 1383–1438[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Joan of Woodstock[14], 1384–1400[40]; Isabella of Woodstock[15], a nun[41], 1386–1402[42]; and Philippa Plantagenet[16].

Death and Burial

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester died on September 8, 1397[5]. He died in Calais[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester born?

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester was born in Woodstock Palace[2].

Where did Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester die?

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester died in Calais[4].

Who were Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's parents?

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's father was Edward III of England[9]. Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's mother was Philippa of Hainault[10].

Who was Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester married to?

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester's spouses include Eleanor de Bohun[11].

What did Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester do for work?

Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . The Complete Peerage, V. Eardley of Spalding to Goojerat. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [24] . The Complete Peerage, V. Eardley of Spalding to Goojerat. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Margaret, Countess of Pembroke, Mary of Waltham, Joan of England +5
    Participated in conflict Hundred Years' War
    Position held member of the House of Lords, Duke of Gloucester
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