Family
Anne was born on 30 April 1383, and was baptised at Pleshey, Essex sometime before 6 May. Her uncle, John of Gaunt ordered several payments to be made in regards to the event.
Her father was the youngest son of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault. Her mother was Eleanor de Bohun, the daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford and Joan Fitzalan. Her mother was also a great-great-granddaughter of Edward I.
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