Henry Beaufort

Henry Beaufort was a prominent English churchman and statesman in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. As a cardinal and Bishop of Winchester, he played a significant role in religious and political affairs during the Hundred Years’ War and the tumultuous period of English history. Beaufort was also part of the influential Beaufort family, related to the royal House of Lancaster. His leadership helped shape England’s church and government, and he was known for his diplomatic skills and involvement in key medieval events.