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Beaufort, Henry

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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Cardinal, bishop of Winchester, son of John of Gaunt, learned in canon law, was several times chancellor; took a prominent part in all the political movements of the time, exerted an influence for good on the nation, lent immense sums to Henry V. and Henry VI., also left bequests for charitable uses, and founded the hospital of St. Cross at Winchester (1377-1447).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Beaufort, Henry'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/beaufort-henry.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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