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Blanche of Lancaster

English noblewoman and heiress, died 1368

Blanche of Lancaster was born on April 2, 1342 in Bolingbroke Castle and died on September 20, 1368, aged 26.

Born

April 2, 1342

Blanche of Lancaster died aged 26.

Died: September 20, 1368

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Bolingbroke Castle
Professions
politician
Citizenship
Kingdom of England

More about Blanche of Lancaster

Zodiac sign
Aries

Family

Sibling
Maud, Countess of Leicester
Spouse
John of Gaunt
Child
Elizabeth of Lancaster, Duchess of Exeter
Child
Henry IV of England
Father
Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster
Child
Philippa of Lancaster
Mother
Isabel of Beaumont

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Questions people ask

How old was Blanche of Lancaster when they died?

Blanche of Lancaster died aged 26.

When is Blanche of Lancaster’s birthday?

Blanche of Lancaster’s recorded birthday is April 2.

Where was Blanche of Lancaster born?

Blanche of Lancaster was born in Bolingbroke Castle.

When did Blanche of Lancaster die?

Blanche of Lancaster died on September 20, 1368.