Henry of Grosmont

Type Figure Region England Time 1310–1361 Also known as Henry, Duke of Lancaster、Third Earl of Lancaster

Henry of Grosmont was an English nobleman and renowned general, Earl of later Duke of Lancaster.…

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1322–1330Grosmont Castle · MonmouthshireAfter his uncle Thomas of Lancaster the Younger was executed in 1322, he inherited the earldom and title, becoming one of the wealthiest nobles in England. From the late 1320s he began taking part in royal military affairs, laying the foundation for his later command of great armies.
1331–1340Scottish border · Scottish borderIn the 1330s he was repeatedly ordered north to support Edward Balliol and strike at Bruce's forces. He took part in the siege of Berwick in 1335 and in 1337 led an army deep into Scotland to raid, displaying outstanding skill in mounted warfare and logistics organization and becoming a general relied upon by Edward III.
1345–1346Lothian · ScotlandIn 1345 he led more than five thousand men into Lothian, capturing Edinburgh and other places before withdrawing. In 1346 he campaigned north again, forcing David II to march south to their aid and indirectly bringing about the Battle of Neville's Cross. That autumn he went to France for the Battle of Crécy, commanding the left wing.

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