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Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster

English diplomat and writer, born in Wales · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1310 to 1361 · aged 51

Henry of Grosmont, Duke of Lancaster was an English statesman, diplomat, soldier, and Christian writer. The owner of Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, Grosmont was a member of the House of Plantagenet, which was ruling over England at that time. He was the wealthiest and most powerful peer of the realm.

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1310 to 1361 · aged 51