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Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster and Leicester (1281-1345)
Born circa 1281 Grosmont Castle
Died 22 September 1345 Leicester
Married circa 2 March 1297
Maud de Chaworth
Born 2 February 1282 Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Wales
Died 19 February 1317 / 3 December 1322
 

              Henry inherited his titles after the execution of his elder
          brother Thomas by Edward II. He joined Edward II's queen, Isabella of
          France, and Roger Mortimer when they invaded England in September 1326
          and he captured Edward II at Neath Abbey in Wales.
              He was Edward's gaoler at Kenilworth until, in 1327, the king was
          moved to Berkeley Castle and subsequently murdered. Henry then became
          the guardian of the young Edward III. In 1329 he began plotting
          against Roger Mortimer, but was discovered. Henry went blind in 1330,
          but was still able to help Edward III plan the successful overthrow of
          Mortimer that year.

Source: Leo van de Pas
 
 

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