Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester

Timeline

1. 1421–1425London · EnglandAfter Henry V died in France in 1421, Humphrey, as the young king's uncle, held the dominant position on the regency council, presiding over decisions on the war with France and domestic affairs, and clashing fiercely with the Beaufort family over the regency and peace policy.
2. 1426–1430Westminster · EnglandFrom 1426 to 1430 Humphrey continued to influence state policy in the name of Lord Protector, pushing Parliament to grant funds to maintain the French occupation, while his political position gradually weakened through conflict with Bishop Beaufort and the queen's faction, though he remained one of the most powerful princes of the blood in England.