John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford
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John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (20 June 1389 – 14 September 1435) was the third child of King Henry IV of England, and acted as regent of France for his nephew Henry VI.
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John of Lancaster | |
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Duke of Bedford | |
Regent of France | |
Reign | 31 August 1422 –14 September 1435 |
Monarchs | Charles VI Henry VI |
Born | 20 June 1389 Kingdom of England |
Died | 14 September 1435(1435-09-14) (aged 46) Rouen Castle, Rouen, Kingdom of France |
Burial | 30 September 1435 |
Spouse | Anne of Burgundy (m. 1423; died. 1432) Jacquetta of Luxembourg (m. 1433 |
Issue | Richard of Bedford (illegitimate) |
House | Lancaster |
Father | Henry IV of England |
Mother | Mary de Bohun |
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