Eleanor de Bohun
Daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford, duchess of Gloucester
About Eleanor de Bohun
Lived 1366 – 1399 (aged 32–33).
In fiction
Eleanor appears briefly in Anya Seton's historical romance Katherine, based upon the life of Eleanor's sister-in-law Katherine Swynford, the third wife of John of Gaunt. She also appears in Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Richard II, where she unsuccessfully urges John of Gaunt to avenge her murdered husband.
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People in Eleanor de Bohun's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eleanor de Bohun?
daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford, duchess of Gloucester
When was Eleanor de Bohun born?
Eleanor de Bohun was born in 1366.
When did Eleanor de Bohun die?
Eleanor de Bohun died on 3 October 1399.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eleanor de Bohun. https://biography.guide/eleanor-de-bohun/
MLA: "Eleanor de Bohun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eleanor-de-bohun/.
Chicago: "Eleanor de Bohun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eleanor-de-bohun/.
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