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Henry IV (c. April 1367 – 20 March 1413), also known as Henry Bolingbroke, was King of England from 1399 to 1413. Henry was the son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster , himself the son of Edward III .
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Henry IV (born April? 1366, Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire, England—died March 20, 1413, London) was the king of England from 1399 to 1413, the first of three 15th-century monarchs from the house of Lancaster. He gained the crown by usurpation and successfully consolidated his power in the face of repeated uprisings of powerful nobles.
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John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Mother. Blanche of Lancaster. Illuminated miniature, c. 1402. Henry IV (3 April 1367 – 20 March 1413) was a King of England. He was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, which is why he was often called "Henry Bolingbroke".
Jan 29, 2020 · Definition. Henry IV of England ruled as king from 1399 to 1413 CE. Known as Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Lancaster before he became king, Henry clashed with his cousin Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399 CE) and was exiled in 1397 CE. Returning to England with a small army in the summer of 1399 CE, Henry made himself king as Richard's support ...
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Learn about Henry IV, the king who overthrew Richard II and faced many rebellions and plagues in his reign. Find out how he died in 1413 and was succeeded by his son, Henry V.
Jan 12, 2022 · Henry IV ‘Bolingbroke’. parents – John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster (son of Edward III) and Blanche Plantagenet. date and place of birth – 30 May 1366 or 3 April 1366 at Bolingbroke Castle. wives – Mary de Bohun and Joan of Navarre. date of first marriage – sometime before February 1381.
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Henry IV (April 3, 1367 – March 20, 1413) was the King of England and France and Lord of Ireland 1399–1413. He was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence, the other name by which he was known, Henry Bolingbroke. His father, John of Gaunt, was the third son of Edward III, and enjoyed a position of considerable influence during ...
