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Joan of Kent
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Joan of Kent (1328-1385)

Countess of Kent. She married Edward the Black Prince 1361 and their younger son became Richard II.

John of Gaunt took refuge at her home in Kennington when his palace was besieged by Londoners 1376. Her beauty and gentleness earned her the nickname ‘Fair Maid of Kent’.


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