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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 .
Henry IV, 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.
Jan 29, 2020 · 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.
Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithets Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. He pragmatically balanced the ...
Jun 28, 2017 · Henry IV spent much of the early part of his reign fighting to keep control of his lands. Exiled for life by Richard II in 1397, Henry's successful usurpation did not lead to general recognition of his claim (he remained unrecognised as King by Charles VI of France).
Read a biography about King Henry IV who usurped the crown and had an uneasy relationship with his son Prince Henry.
Nov 21, 2023 · King Henry IV. Death and Mystery. Quick Facts. FULL NAME: Henry of Navarre. BORN: December 13, 1553. DEATH: May 14, 1610. BIRTHPLACE: Pau, France. Who Was Henry IV? Henry IV became heir...
Henry V was the king of England (1413–22) of the house of Lancaster, son of Henry IV. As victor of the Battle of Agincourt (1415, in the Hundred Years’ War with France), he made England one of the strongest kingdoms in Europe.
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May 17, 2018 · Henry IV (1367–1413) King of England (1399–1413). Son of John of Gaunt, Henry was one of the five ‘lords apellant’ who ruled England in 1388–89. He betrayed his fellow lords, but was exiled by Richard II in 1398. Henry mounted a successful invasion and usurped the throne.
Key facts about King Henry IV who was born April 4, 1366, reigned (1399 - 1413) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
