Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford

Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford, 6th Earl of Essex and 2nd Earl of Northampton (1342 – 1373) was an important English noble during the reign of King Edward III of England.

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1342 - 1373 - Edward III of England

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He was the son of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton, and grandson of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford. The 7th Earl was the last of this de Bohun line. On his death, his great estates were divided between his two daughters: Mary de Bohun, who married the future Henry IV and Eleanor, who married Thomas of Woodstock. Henry IV was created Duke of Hereford before he usurped the throne.

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William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton - Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford - Mary de Bohun - Henry IV - Thomas of Woodstock - Duke of Hereford

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