John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford
British duke
John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (20 June 1389 – 14 September 1435) was the third child of King Henry IV of England, and acted as regent of France for his nephew Henry VI.
| John of Lancaster | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Bedford | |
 The Duke of Bedford with his heraldic badge of "wood stocks" (tree-stumps) and his motto A Vous Entier
(miniature from Bedford Hours) | |
| Regent of France | |
| Reign | 31 August 1422 –14 September 1435 |
| Monarchs | Charles VI Henry VI |
| Born | 20 June 1389 Kingdom of England |
| Died | 14 September 1435 (aged 46) Rouen Castle, Rouen, Kingdom of France |
| Burial | 30 September 1435 |
| Spouse | Anne of Burgundy (m. 1423; died. 1432) Jacquetta of Luxembourg (m. 1433 |
| Issue | Richard of Bedford (illegitimate) |
| House | Lancaster |
| Father | Henry IV of England |
| Mother | Mary de Bohun |