title: John Falconet
text: # John Falconet
  
  John Falconet (Portuguese: João Falcão), (1350–1400s) was an English nobleman, member of the Court of Philippa of Lancaster.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Falconet was born in England, son of Simon Folche and Mary de Kerche. All his paternal ancestors were members of the Parliament of England.
  
  in 1386, Falconet arrived in Portugal, as a member of the delegation of John of Gaunt. He was married to Maria da Silva, daughter of Gonçalo Anes de Abreu.
  
  John Falconet died in the early 15th century, in the city of Benavente.
  
  