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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 (whose name in Portuguese was João Falcão) was an important English nobleman. He lived from about 1350 to the early 1400s. John Falconet was part of the royal court of Philippa of Lancaster.

John Falconet's Life Story

His Early Life in England

John Falconet was born in England around the year 1350. His father was Simon Folche, and his mother was Mary de Kerche. John came from a very important family. All of his father's ancestors had been members of the Parliament of England. The Parliament is like a big meeting where important people help make laws for the country.

Moving to Portugal

In 1386, John Falconet traveled to Portugal. He was part of a special group of people who came with John of Gaunt. John of Gaunt was a very powerful English prince. This trip was likely part of an important political event.

While in Portugal, John Falconet got married. His wife was Maria da Silva. She was the daughter of another important person, Gonçalo Anes de Abreu.

His Later Years

John Falconet passed away in the early 15th century. This means he died sometime between 1400 and 1410. He died in a city called Benavente, which is in Portugal.

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