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John Falconet
Knight
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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

John Falconet (Portuguese: João Falcão), (1350–1400s) was an English nobleman, member of the Court of Philippa of Lancaster.

Biography

Falconet was born in England, son of Simon Folche and Mary de Kerche. All his paternal ancestors were members of the Parliament of England.

in 1386, Falconet arrived in Portugal, as a member of the delegation of John of Gaunt. He was married to Maria da Silva, daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Abreu.

John Falconet died in the early 15th century, in the city of Benavente.

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