Wind

 Bewfort not bohfort

No, Lady Margaret Beaufort is not related to Sir Francis Beaufort, the creator of the wind measurement scale.They simply happen to share a famous surname that originated from two completely different places in France. [1, 2] 
The history behind their identical names breaks down into two entirely separate origins:

1. Lady Margaret Beaufort (The English Royals)

  • The Origin: Her family's surname comes from Castle Beaufort in Champagne, France.
  • The Lineage: Her great-grandfather was John of Gaunt (the son of King Edward III). He had children with his mistress, Katherine Swynford, while staying at the French castle, and he gave those children the surname "Beaufort" to mark where they were born. They were later legitimised, establishing the English House of Beaufort that eventually led to the Tudor dynasty. [2, 3, 4] 

2. Sir Francis Beaufort (The Wind Scale Creator)

  • The Origin: His family name comes from a completely different ancestral branch of French Protestant Huguenots.
  • The Lineage: Francis Beaufort (born 1774 in Ireland) was descended from French Protestants who fled religious persecution in France during the 16th century, moving first to London and later to Ireland. His branch of the Beaufort family has no connection to the medieval English royal line. [1, 5] 

A Fun Fact to Watch Out For on Your Trip

While they are not related, you will actually hear both names pronounced differently in the UK:
  • Lady Margaret Beaufort is traditionally pronounced the old English way: "BEW-fort".
  • The Beaufort Scale (and Sir Francis) is traditionally pronounced: "BOH-fort". [1, 6] 
If you'd like, I can help you find some historic pubs or rest stops near Collyweston or Stamford to round out your itinerary!

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