Henry of Lancaster Plantagenet
- Born: 1281
- Marriage: Maud Chaworth before 2 Mar 1297
- Died: 22 Sep 1345, Leicester, England at age 64
 General Notes:
Born: 1281
Marriage: Maud Chaworth before 2 Mar 1297
Died: 22 Sep 1345, Leicester, England at age 64
Another name for Henry was 'Tortcol'.
General Notes:
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. Lord of Beaumont and Nogent 1336.
Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded: Earl of Lancaster 3rd, 3 Feb 1327.
• Acceded: Earl of Leicester, 1324.
• Interred: Newark Abbey, Leicester, England.
Henry married Maud Chaworth before 2 Mar 1297. (Maud Chaworth was born between 1282 and 1288 and died between 19 Feb 1317 and 3 Dec 1322.)
Henry married Maud Chaworth before 2 Mar 1297. (Maud Chaworth was born in 1282-1288 and died between 19 Feb 1317 and 3 Dec 1322.)
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