Cardinal Henry Beaufort, lived between 1377-1447. Son of John of Gaunt and Katharine Swynford. Considered "moneylender-in-chief to the crown of England.". Born out of wedlock, but his cousin, King Richard II, declared him a legitimate relative, (although he was barred from Royal succession.)
Cardinal Henry Beaufort, lived between 1377-1447. Son of John of Gaunt and Katharine Swynford. Considered "moneylender-in-chief to the crown of England.". Born out of wedlock, but his cousin, King Richard II, declared him a legitimate relative, (although he was barred from Royal succession.)
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