| Margaret of England | |
|---|---|
| Countess of Pembroke | |
| Born | 20 July 1346 Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Died | c. 1 October – 25 December 1361 (aged 15) |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| House | Plantagenet |
| Father | Edward III of England |
| Mother | Philippa of Hainault |
Margaret of England (20 July 1346 – October/December 1361) was a royal princess born inWindsor, the daughter of KingEdward III of England and his consort,Philippa of Hainault. She was also known asMargaret of Windsor.
Margaret's first marriage prospect wasAlbert III of Austria but this changed due to politics at the time.[1] A few years later she was affianced toJohn of Blois, son ofCharles of Blois and rival ofJohn V of Brittany to theBreton throne; however, this engagement was abandoned because her sister Mary was already betrothed toJohn IV of Brittany.[2]
Margaret was raised withJohn Hastings, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, son ofLaurence Hastings, 1st Earl of Pembroke, and his wifeAgnes, the daughter ofRoger Mortimer (the favourite ofIsabella of France). As children they had a close companionship. On 13 May 1359, she became the wife of John Hastings in the same week as her brotherJohn of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, marriedBlanche of Lancaster, inReading.[3][4]
Two years later, Margaret died, and was buried inAbingdon Abbey.[5] The exact date and cause of her death is unknown; she was last mentioned as living on 1 October 1361.[6]
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