would the real Henry IV Smile for the people
Queen Liz
lycidas2 at earthlink.net
Wed Jun 20 06:26:04 CDT 2001
Henry IV 1050-1106. Holy Roman emperor and king of Germany
(1056-1106) who continually struggled for power with Pope
Gregory VII. Twice excommunicated, Henry appointed an
antipope (1084), had himself again crowned emperor, invaded
Italy, and was ultimately dethroned by his rebellious sons.
Henry IV Known as Henry Bolingbroke. 1366?-1413. King
of England (1399-1413). Son of John of Gaunt and grandson of
Edward III, he was banished from England by Richard II, who
confiscated his estate. Henry returned, raised an army, and
compelled Richard to abdicate. Parliament confirmed Henry's
claim to the throne, thus establishing the Lancastrian line.
Henry IV Known as Henry of Navarre. 1553-1610. King of
France (1589-1610) who founded the Bourbon royal line,
successfully waged war against Spain (1595-1598), and gave
political rights to French Protestants in the Edict of
Nantes (1598).
"I am Richard II!"
--Queen Liz
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