Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster

Summary

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Grosmont^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1310^[3]. He died in Leicester Castle^[4]. He died on March 23, 1361^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6] and writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,219 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was born in Grosmont^[2].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster died in Leicester Castle^[4].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was born on January 1, 1310^[3].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster died on March 23, 1361^[5].
• Burial took place at Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady of the Newarke^[9].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's father was Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster^[10].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's mother was Maud Chaworth^[11].
• Among Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's spouses was Isabel of Beaumont^[12].
• A child of Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was Maud, Countess of Leicester^[13].
• A child of Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was Blanche of Lancaster^[14].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[15].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's professions included diplomat^[6].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster worked as a writer^[7].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster held the position of governor of Brittany^[16].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster received the Knight of the Garter^[17].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was a member of Order of the Garter^[18].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster is recorded as male^[19].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's family is recorded as House of Anjou^[21].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's noble title is recorded as Duke of Lancaster^[22].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's Commons category is recorded as Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster^[23].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's Commons category is recorded as Coats of arms of Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster^[24].
• The cause of death was plague^[25].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War^[26].
• Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's given name is recorded as Henry^[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's place of birth was Grosmont^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1310^[3]. His father was Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster^[10]. His mother was Maud Chaworth^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6] and writer^[7]. Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster held the position of governor of Brittany^[16].

Recognition

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster received the Knight of the Garter^[17].

Personal Life

Among Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's spouses was Isabel of Beaumont^[12]. Children include Maud, Countess of Leicester^[13], 1339–1362^[28], of England^[29] and Blanche of Lancaster^[14], a politician^[30], 1342–1368^[31], of Kingdom of England^[32].

Death and Burial

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster died on March 23, 1361^[5]. He passed away in Leicester Castle^[4]. The cause of death was plague^[25]. He is buried at Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady of the Newarke^[9].

Why It Matters

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,219 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster born?

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster was born in Grosmont^[2].

Where did Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster die?

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster passed away in Leicester Castle^[4].

Who were Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's parents?

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's father was Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster^[10]. Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's mother was Maud Chaworth^[11].

Who was Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster married to?

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster's spouses include Isabel of Beaumont^[12].

What did Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster do for work?

Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster worked as diplomat^[6] and writer^[7].

What awards did Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[17].