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John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford KG (20 June 1389 – 14 September 1435) was a medieval English prince, general, and statesman who commanded England's armies in France during a critical phase of the Hundred Years' War.
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- June 20, 1389
- Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford was born on 20 June, 1389 and was the third surviving son of King Henry IV and his first wife Mary de Bohun. John's mother died in 1394 when he was but five years old, in 1399 his father Henry of Bolingbroke, a grandson of Edward III, usurped the throne of his cousin Richard II and was crowned Henry IV.
Bedford, John of Lancaster, duke of (1389–1435). The third son of King Henry IV, John was created duke of Bedford by his brother Henry V in 1414. Throughout his life he identified himself with his brother's policies, especially in pursuing English claims to the French throne.
John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Born: June 20, 1389. Died: September 14, 1435. Rouen, France (Age 46) John in History. John of Lancaster was born the third son of Henry Bolingbroke, eldest son and heir of John of Gaunt, third surviving son of King Edward III.
John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (20 June 1389 – 14 September 1435) was the third child of King Henry IV of England, and acted as regent of France for his nephew Henry VI. Categories: 1389 births. 1435 deaths. English royalty.
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Overview. Bedford, John of Lancaster, duke of. (1389—1435) regent of France and prince. Quick Reference. (1389–1435). The third son of King Henry IV, John was created duke of Bedford by his brother Henry V in 1414. Throughout his life he identified himself with his brother's ...
