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Henry the fourth Written by Carolyn (8/20/2004 7:58 a.m.)

Henry the 4th ascended the throne of England much to his own satisfaction in the year 1399

In 1398, Richard 3 banished Henry. John of Gaunt's death prompted Richard to confiscate the vast Lancastrian (Henry's) estates; Henry invaded England while Richard was on campaign in Ireland, usurping the throne from the king.

After having prevailed on his cousin & predecessor Richard the 2nd to resign it to him, & to retire for the rest of his Life to Pomfret Castle, where he happened to be murdered.

Pomfret Castle is actually Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire, now in ruins.

Pontefract Castle

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Henry the fourth Carolyn (8/20/2004 7:58 a.m.)

"happened to be murdered" GregM (8/20/2004 12:36 p.m.)
- Oooo... JulieW (8/21/2004 5:25 a.m.)
- Isn't that hilarious? (nfm) MaryAnn K. (8/21/2004 2:13 a.m.)
What does it say? Cheryl (8/20/2004 11:59 a.m.)
- It says JulieW (8/20/2004 12:05 p.m.)
  - I saw... Cheryl (8/20/2004 12:07 p.m.)
    - Made it JulieW (8/20/2004 12:24 p.m.)
      - LOL! Thanks (nfm) Cheryl (8/20/2004 12:26 p.m.)
Pomfret Castle LaurieC (8/20/2004 9:53 a.m.)
- Pomfret Anne Charlotte (8/21/2004 8:15 a.m.)
  - Shakespeare calls it that Carolyn (8/21/2004 10:51 a.m.)
    - Interesting... LaurieC (8/21/2004 11:05 a.m.)
      - This is kind of weird Carolyn (8/21/2004 11:35 a.m.)
- I wondered if she was spelling it as pronounced, too (nfm) Line (8/20/2004 5:59 p.m.)
- I thought the same... Carolyn (8/20/2004 9:59 a.m.)
  - Now , now...... JulieW (8/20/2004 10:16 a.m.)

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