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Died on this day in 1369 aged 55 Philippa of Hainault (my toy,wikipedia). Wife of Edward III. Hainault is in the low countries, and the marriage was intended to make a political alliance. Edward and Philippa had 14 children, including 5 sons who lived to adulthood, which should have meant the succession was nice and secure but mostly meant that the succession was squabled over at interminable length.

Born on this day in 1316 to King Edward II of England and Isabella of France, John of Eltham Plantagenet , Earl of Cornwall (my toy,wikipedia). He seems to be mostly memorable for biffing up the Scots, although they eventually won (or at least won enough to not be conquered)