Haus Lancaster
Entstanden aus den Ambitionen von John of Gaunt, stieg das Haus Lancaster durch Blut, Heirat und Krieg zum englischen Thron auf – nur um schließlich in den Flammen des Bürgerkriegs, bekannt als Rosenkriege, unterzugehen.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1362–1471
- Founder
- John of Gaunt
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Catholic
Notable Rulers
John of Gaunt
Duke of Lancaster
Reign: 1362 – 1399
FounderJohn of Gaunt, third surviving son of Edward III, emerged as one of the most powerful magnates of late medieval England....
Henry IV
King of England
Reign: 1399 – 1413
Henry IV, born Henry Bolingbroke, was a figure marked by resilience and adaptability. His seizure of the throne in 1399 ...
Henry V
King of England
Reign: 1413 – 1422
Henry V stands in the historical record as the archetype of the warrior king—charismatic, disciplined, and driven by a s...
Henry VI
King of England and France
Reign: 1422 – 1461
Henry VI’s reign is remembered for its tragic arc—from the promise of inherited greatness to the agony of civil war and ...
Margaret of Anjou
Queen Consort of England
Reign: 1445 – 1471
Margaret of Anjou, queen consort to Henry VI, emerged as one of the most complex and formidable figures of fifteenth-cen...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Creation of the Duchy of Lancaster
John of Gaunt is granted the title Duke of Lancaster, establishing the foundations of the House of Lancaster’s power and wealth.
Henry Bolingbroke seizes the English throne
Henry Bolingbroke deposes Richard II and is crowned Henry IV, marking the beginning of Lancastrian rule over England.
Battle of Shrewsbury
Henry IV defeats the Percy rebellion, securing his hold on the English throne amidst ongoing noble unrest.
Accession of Henry V
Henry IV dies; his son Henry V becomes king and prepares to renew England’s campaigns in France.
Battle of Agincourt
Henry V leads the English army to a stunning victory against the French, cementing his reputation as a warrior king.
Treaty of Troyes
Henry V is recognized as heir to the French throne, securing a major diplomatic triumph for the House of Lancaster.
Death of Henry V and Accession of Henry VI
Henry V dies unexpectedly; his infant son Henry VI inherits both the English and French crowns.
Birth of Edward of Westminster
The long-awaited birth of Henry VI’s heir, Edward, Prince of Wales, brings hope for Lancastrian continuity.
First Battle of St Albans
The Wars of the Roses erupt as Lancastrian and Yorkist forces clash in open battle for the first time.
Battle of Towton and Loss of the Throne
Edward IV defeats the Lancastrians at Towton, resulting in the deposition of Henry VI and the ascendancy of the House of York.
Brief Restoration of Henry VI
With the help of the Earl of Warwick, Henry VI is briefly restored to the throne before being overthrown again.
Deaths of Henry VI and Prince Edward
The deaths of Henry VI and his son at the hands of Yorkist forces mark the effective end of the direct Lancastrian line.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(2)Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire's cultural and political dominance during the House of Lancaster's time underscores the shifting power dynamics in medieval Europe.
Duchy of Milan
The Duchy of Milan's prominence during the House of Lancaster's era highlights the interconnectedness of European politics, influencing trade and alliances.
Conflict Archive
(2)Fall of Constantinople
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 symbolized the end of Byzantine influence, paralleling the decline of the House of Lancaster and altering European power structures.
Wars of the Roses
The House of Lancaster's involvement in the Wars of the Roses was pivotal in shaping the English monarchy's future, leading to the rise of the Tudor dynasty.
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