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Earl Henry Plantagenet

Henry was born in 1281 in Grismond Castle. Henry's father was Earl Edmund Plantagenet and his mother was Mrs Blanche Artois. His paternal grandparents were King Henry Plantagenet III and Queen Eleanor Berenger. He died at the age of 64 on December 22nd, 1345 in Monastary of Cannons.

General Notes
- writings from the Peerage; Earl of Leicester 1324. He was one of the leaders of the great confederacy which overturned the power of the Spencers and deposed Kind Edward II. He was appointed guardian of the new King Edward III. He was appointed captain- general of all the King's forces in the Marches of Scotland.

Occupation Details
- Henry's occupation was 3rd Earl of Lancaster full time in public administration.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- King Henry Plantagenet III
  - b.10 Oct 1206
  
  Earl Edmund Plantagenet
  - b.16 Jan 1245 d.05 Jun 1296
  
  Queen Eleanor Berenger
  
  Earl Henry Plantagenet
  - b.1281 in Grismond Castle d.22 Dec 1345 in Monastary of Cannons
  
  Mrs Blanche Artois

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