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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 , and Blanche of Lancaster.
Jun 20, 2024 · 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.
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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. Returning to England with a small army in the summer of 1399 CE, Henry made himself king as Richard's support collapsed.
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Jun 28, 2017 · 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.
Learn about Henry IV, the first Lancastrian king who seized the throne from Richard II in 1399. Find out how he suppressed rebellions, fought wars, and faced a power struggle with his son Prince Henry.
Feb 19, 2021 · Published: February 19, 2021 at 6:04 AM. On 30 June 1399, Henry of Bolingbroke stepped ashore at Ravenspur on the Humber, ostensibly to recover his inheritance. It was a daring move, for just nine months earlier, Henry had been banished from England by his cousin King Richard II.
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.
