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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 was involved in the 1388 revolt of Lords Appellant against Richard II, his first cousin, but he was not punished. However, he was exiled ...
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.
Jan 29, 2020 · 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.
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". Rise to power. His father, John of Gaunt, was the third son of King Edward III, and had a lot of power in the reign of King Richard II.
Jan 12, 2022 · Henry was born on 30 May 1366 (or 3 April 1366) at Bolingbroke Castle, from whence came his nickname ‘Henry Bolingbroke’. He was created earl of Derby in preparation for his marriage to the great heiress Mary de Bohun, and – after his marriage – he held the titles earl of Northampton and Hereford (later titled duke of Hereford in 1397.)
Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford. Placed in opposition to Richard is his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, the man who will challenge the king, dethrone him, and claim the crown for himself, eventually taking the name Henry IV.
Feb 19, 2021 · The life of Henry IV: a timeline. 15 April 1367: Henry is born at Bolingbroke Castle, in Lincolnshire, son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and Duchess Blanche. 1387–88: Henry is one of the five ‘Appellants’ who oppose Richard II.
