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Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany

1350 – 1384

Duchess consort of Brittany

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About Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany

Lived 1350 – 1384 (aged 33–34). Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany was an aristocrat.

Lady Joan Holland (1350 – October 1384) was Duchess of Brittany as the second wife of John IV of Brittany. She was the daughter of Joan of Kent and Thomas Holland, 1st Earl of Kent. Her mother's second husband was Edward the Black Prince, and the child of that marriage was King Richard II of England.

Joan Holland's marriage to John IV took place in London in May 1366, but without the approval of King Edward III of England, Joan's step-grandfather, who claimed overlordship of Brittany. The couple had no children.

Joan's death, in her thirties, was politically inexpedient. In 1386, two years afterwards, John IV married Joan of Navarre, later the queen of King Henry IV of England.

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Important facts

Born
1350
Birth century
Died
1384, Nantes
Occupation
Also known as
Lady Joan Holland

Family & relationships

Spouse
John IV, Duke of Brittany
Parent
Joan of Kent
Parent
Thomas Holland, 1st Earl of Kent

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany?

Duchess consort of Brittany

When was Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany born?

Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany was born in 1350.

When did Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany die?

Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany died in 1384 in Nantes.

What was Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany's occupation?

Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany was an aristocrat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany

· Wikidata: Q3176074

· DBpedia: Joan Holland, Duchess of Brittany

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