Edmund de Mortimer, 5th Earl of March

Edmund de Mortimer, 5th Earl of March and 7th Earl of Ulster (6 November 1391 – 18 January 1425) was, while a young child, briefly heir presumptive to King Richard II of England.

Heir presumptive

Edmund Mortimer's father died in Ireland on 20 July,1398. Mortimer, then seven years old, succeeded his father's title and estates and became the new heir to the throne.

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Ireland - 20 July - 1398

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On September 30, 1399 Richard was deposed and the crown usurped by Henry of Lancaster. The young earl of March and his brother Roger were then kept in custody by Henry IV, who, however, treated them honourably.

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September 30 - 1399 - Henry of Lancaster

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