Royal Family Tree: John of Eltham
Family Tree - John of Eltham
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Earl of Cornwall

John

Lived 20 years, 29 days

He was heir presumptive to the English throne until the birth of his nephew Edward, the Black Prince. Scottish accounts view John as a ruthless destroyer who burned down Lesmahagow Abbey when it was filled with people who had sought sanctuary from the wrath of the English troops. Died from fever