John Golofre

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Sir John Golofre (died 1396) was a courtier, soldier, and diplomat in the service of King Richard II. [1]

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Birth

John Golofre was the son of Sir John Golafre the elder (d. 1379) and his mistress, Janet Pulham. He did not inherit his father's primary estates, which went to a legitimate nephew. [2]

Career

He pursued a career at court, and with influential help, gained admittance to Richard II's household in 1384. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an esquire of the king's chambers, Keeper of the King's Jewels and Plate, and a trusted diplomat. He served in the king's army in Scotland and France, and was knighted in 1385. Golofre held multiple key defensive and administrative positions: constable of Wallingford Castle, constable of Flint Castle, captain of Cherbourg, as well as an ambassador to the court of France and on a diplomatic mission to Poland.

Marriage

He married Philippa Mohun, who was the widow of Walter FitzWalter. They had no children.

Burial

As a favoured knight [3] of the King’s chamber Golofre was eventually buried in the royal chapel in Westminster Abbey on the King’s express instructions, had a monumental brass created after his death. It was broken and lost. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Dictionary of National Biography volume 38.djvu/114 - Wikisource, the free online library". en.wikisource.org. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  2. ↑ "RBH Biography: Sir John Golafre (d. 1396)". www.berkshirehistory.gowerweb.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  3. ↑ "GOLAFRE, John (d.1442), of Fyfield, Berks. Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1386-1421, ed. J.S. Roskell, L. Clark, C. Rawcliffe., 1993".
  4. ↑ isnt.co.uk, PixelToCode. "Sir John Golofre". Westminster Abbey. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
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