About Eleanor Hull
Lived 1390 – 1460 (aged 69–70). Eleanor Hull was an English translator.
Eleanor Hull, Lady Hull (c.1394–1460) was a 15th-century English translator, the first woman known to have made translations from French into English.
Hull was the only child of Sir Johhn Malet and Joan Hylle. She married Sir John Hull (died c.1420), a retainer of John of Gaunt and ambassador to Castile, and had one son. After her husband's death she lived at Sopwell Priory. She later retired to the Benedictine priority at Cannington, Somerset.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eleanor Hull?
15th-century English translator
When was Eleanor Hull born?
Eleanor Hull was born in 1390 in Somerset.
When did Eleanor Hull die?
Eleanor Hull died on 1 December 1460.
What was Eleanor Hull's occupation?
Eleanor Hull was a translator.
What nationality was Eleanor Hull?
Eleanor Hull was English.
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· DBpedia: Eleanor Hull, Lady Hull
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eleanor Hull. https://biography.guide/eleanor-hull-translator/
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