Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester
15th-century English nobleman (1390-1447).
The record
Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester was a 15th-century English nobleman. Born on 3 October 1390 in London, Gloucester died on 23 February 1447 in Bury St Edmunds at the age of 56.
Positions held include Duke of Gloucester (1414–1447) and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1415–1447). Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester is No. 29,369 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 October 1390, London
- Died
- 23 February 1447, Bury St Edmunds (aged 56)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Military personnel, politician
- Field
- Military
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 24
Did you know
Was 24 when first duke of Gloucester (1414).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Mikhail Lermontov and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1414–1447Duke of Gloucester
- 1415–1447Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Connections
- FatherHenry IV of England
- MotherMary de Bohun
- SpouseJacqueline, Countess of Hainaut
- SpouseEleanor, Duchess of Gloucester
- SiblingPhilippa of England
- SiblingBlanche of England
- SiblingHenry V of England
- SiblingJohn of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford
- SiblingThomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence
- ChildAntigone of Gloucester
- ChildArthur of Gloucester
- Childchild Plantagenet
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1400
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