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Thomas of Woodstock

Type Figure Region England Time 1355–1397 Also known as Gloucester, Duke of

Thomas of Woodstock (1355–1397), youngest son of Edward III, created Duke of Gloucester after 1377, was one of Richard II's most important uncles who…

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  1. 1371–1375western France · FranceFrom 1372 he campaigned in France alongside his brother John Hastings, taking part in the Battle of Chizy in 1373 and operating in Brittany and Poitou; by the truce of Bruges in 1375 he had accumulated battlefield experience, laying the foundation for independent command later.
  2. 1377London · EnglandAfter Richard II's accession, Thomas was created Duke of Gloucester and joined the privy council; as the king's youngest uncle, he represented the interests of non-Lancastrian military nobles at court, forming a balance of power with John of Gaunt.
  3. 1378–1380Calais · FranceAppointed commander of the expedition to France in 1378, he led troops along the Picardy and Flanders frontier with limited results; returning to England after the 1380 campaign, his military reputation suffered from the lack of success, but he retained a strong position in the privy council.

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