John Falconet

John Falconet
Knight
Born 14th-century
Ireland
Died 15th-century
Benavente, Kingdom of Portugal
Occupation Military

John Falconet or João Falcão (1350-?) was a Irish noblemen, member of the Court of Philippa of Lancaster.[1]

Biography

John was born in Ireland,[2] in 1386, he arrived in Portugal from England, as member of the delegation of Lancaster. Was married to Catherina de Abreu daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Abreu.[3]

John Falconet died in the early 15th century, in the city of Benavente.[4]

References

  1. Cuadernos de estudios gallegos, Issues 51-53. Instituto Padre Sarmiento de Estudios Gallegos.
  2. Estudios segovianos, Issues 9-11. Instituto Diego de Colmenares, Patronato José María Quadrado, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas.
  3. Bernardim Ribeiro e o bucolismo - Página 330. Teófilo Braga.
  4. Super-libros ornamentaes: reproducções e notas descriptivas. Castro e Solla (conde de.).