Cali Gal

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  8. Nottinghamshire native, who?

    in Nottstalgia Trivia?

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    Alright, I can see I've lost you all on this one. The knight was Sir Hugh Swynford. He was the brother-in-law of Geoffrey Chaucer (his wife's sister's husband). He and his wife Katherine Swynford had 2 children, Blanchette (whom John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster named himself Godfather of), and Thomas Swynford who became Constable of Pontefract. It is thought by some that Thomas was responsible for the death of King Richard who was imprisoned there. Hugh died in 1371 in Bordeaux while in service to the Duke. The Duke was in love with Hugh's wife Katherine , and saw this the opportune moment to move in on her (just weeks before he married Costanza of Castile). This was when Ellis de Thoresby in a drunken stupor tried to stop the Duke from running off with Katherine by attacking him. He was no match for the Duke. Katherine became John of Gaunt's mistress and bore 4 children with the duke while he was married to Costanza. After Costanza's death, the Duke many years later finally married Katherine, legitemizing their 4 children. The Duke died 3 years later.

    Anyone interested should read the book "Katherine", by Anya Seton. (It was written some time in the 1950's) Great book, I've read it twice! smile2

  13. Mad as Hatters

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    The boats are the same as there, but that is at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort. That was my second job as a teen. Quite fun, I met several celebrities while working there!

    And very funny Baz! I was referring to the hat, not my chest!! ;)

  22. Nottinghamshire native, who?

    in Nottstalgia Trivia?

    Posted

    !tony!

    I have a feeling this one is WAY too hard. Let's change it a bit...

    He was a squire that dared attack John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. He did this while mourning the death of the knight he was in service to, to honor his master when John tried to run off with his masters wife 4 days after the knights death...

    Who was the knight?

  23. Nottinghamshire native, who?

    in Nottstalgia Trivia?

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    I tried googling his name just to see how easy it would be, and it's not!! If you don't know A LOT of English history, or haven't read this book, you won't get it. Again, he was quite insignificant in history if it weren't for one very bold move that was not widely known.

    Hint: It involves John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

  24. Nottinghamshire native, who?

    in Nottstalgia Trivia?

    Posted

    I have no idea what a gee gee is, but I don't think so.

    Hint: He had close association with a knight who had close association with Geoffrey Chaucer. He would not be significant enough to mention, had he not made a bold move against a royal.

    I have a feeling this will be a really tough one if you haven't read a particular book about someone involved with royalty...