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Mar 23, 2024 · Henry was the eldest surviving son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, by his first wife, Blanche. Before becoming king, he was known as Henry Bolingbroke, and he received from his cousin Richard II the titles earl of Derby (1377) and duke of Hereford (1397).
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1 day ago · Eleanor was crowned queen of England at Westminster Abbey in 1154, when Henry acceded to the throne. Henry and Eleanor had five sons and three daughters, but eventually became estranged. Henry imprisoned her in 1173 for supporting the revolt of their eldest son, Henry the Young King, against him.
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2 days ago · Henry's relationship with his wife Eleanor was complex: Henry trusted Eleanor to manage England for several years after 1154 and was later content for her to govern Aquitaine. Indeed, Eleanor was believed to have influence over Henry during much of their marriage. [203]
2 days ago · On April 15, 1367, at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, England, King Henry IV of England was born to John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancashire. Henry was the fifth of six children born to the marriage. He was also the couple’s sole surviving child.