Thomas of Woodstock

American  

[tom-uhs uhv wood-stok] / ˈtɒm əs əv ˈwʊdˌstɒk /

noun

1. Duke of Gloucester, 1355–97, English prince (son of Edward III).

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Thomas of Woodstock British  

noun

1. 1355–97, youngest son of Edward III, who led opposition to his nephew Richard II (1386–89); arrested in 1397, he died in prison

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Example Sentences

But Richard was tactless; he openly flouted his two uncles, John of Gaunt and Thomas of Woodstock, and took no pains to conciliate either the baronage or the commons.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various

Later on the possessions of the house of Bohun passed by like matches to his youngest son, Thomas of Woodstock, and to his grandson, Henry of Lancaster.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard

Thomas of Woodstock, the king's youngest uncle, more able and turbulent than Lancaster, became, as he grew older, an eager competitor for power, which he sought through the channel of popularity.

From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Hallam, Henry

Thomas of Woodstock, the Duke of Gloucester, had inherited much of the lands and the influence of the old house of Bohun.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard

Thomas was born in the palace of Woodstock, and so was often called Thomas of Woodstock.

From Richard II Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob