John Holland - Royalty

Royalty

  • John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter (c. 1352–1400), half-brother to Richard II of England and second husband of Elizabeth Plantagenet, daughter of John of Gaunt
  • John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (1395–1447), his son

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