Lionel of Antwerp 1st Duke of Clarence Royalty

Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence, jure uxoris 4th Earl of Ulster and 5th Baron of Connaught, KG (29 November 1338 – 7 October 1368) was the third son, but the second son to survive infancy, of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault. He was so called because he was born at Antwerp. Prince Lionel was a true Fleming; born in Flanders of a Flemish mother and the grandson of William I, Count of Hainaut. He grew to be nearly seven feet in height and had an athletic build.

Personal facts

Lionel of Antwerp 1st Duke of Clarence
Birth dateNovember 29, 1338
Birth place
Belgium , Antwerp
Date of deathOctober 07, 1368
Place of death
Piedmont , Alba Piedmont
Resting place
Suffolk , Clare Priory
Parents
Edward III of England
Philippa of Hainault
Spouse
Elizabeth de Burgh 4th Countess of Ulster
Violante Visconti
TitleDuke of Clarence

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predecessor
William Donn de Burgh 3rd Earl of Ulster
successor

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External resources

  1. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31641/31641-h/31641-h.htm#ar99