3. | Catherine Roet/Swinford was born Abt. 1350, Hainault, Belguim, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England (daughter of Payne/Paon Roet/Roelt); died 10 May 1403; was buried , Cathedral Church, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. Notes:
After the death of Catherine's first husband, Hugh Swinford, she became governess to the children of John of Gaunt, later to become his mistress and concubine, at which time, she bore him four children. After the death of John of Gaunt's second wife, Constance, they were married (1396/7) and later that same year, their children were legitimized and their marriage was confirmed by Parliament which sat between 22 Jan and 12 Feb 1936/7 and by the Pope in September 1396 and by King Richard II in Feb 1397.
Daughter Blanche Beaufort, is the daughter of John of Gaunt and his mistress, Maire de Ste. Hiliare. She was sealed to John and Catherine
Children:
- John Beaufort was born Abt. 1373, Beaufort Castle, Anjou, France; died 16 Mar 1410.
- Blanche Beaufort was born Abt. 1373, Beaufort Castle, Anjou, France; died Bef 1397.
- Joan Beaufort was born Abt. 1375, Beaufort Castle, Anjou, France; died 13 Nov 1440.
- 1. Henry Beaufort was born Abt. 1376/7, Beaufort Castle, Anjou, France; died 10 Apr 1447, Wolvesey Palace, Winchester, Hamps, England; was buried , Winchester Cathederal, Winchester, Hamps, England.
- Thomas Beaufort was born Abt Jan 1377, Beaufort Castle, Anjou, France; died Dec 1426.
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