Holland, Joan (c. 1356–1384)
Holland, Joan (c. 1356–1384)
Duchess of Brittany. Name variations: Jane. Born c. 1356; died 1384; dau. of Joan of Kent (1328–1385) and Thomas Holland, 1st earl of Kent; half-sister of Richard II, king of England; 2nd wife of John IV, 5th duke of Brittany.
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