Henry Beaufort
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Henry Beaufort has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026). Appears at the abjuration scene as the English cardinal advising Cauchon; his stance helps determine that Joan is imprisoned rather than immediately executed after recanting.
Cardinal; Bishop of Winchester (Henry Beaufort) at Kingdom of England; House of Lancaster (royal uncle/kingmaker figure) specializing in Church-state politics, High medieval finance/patronage, Diplomacy and war governance.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Cardinal; Bishop of Winchester; English statesman |
| Affiliation | Kingdom of England (Lancastrian regime); Catholic Church |
Who talks about Henry Beaufort on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Henry Beaufort; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Fall of Joan of Arc | EP 4 on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026) — Tom Holland
What is Henry Beaufort mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Pierre Cauchon