Henry Plantagenêt 3rd Earl of Lancaster

  Noted events in his life and other information:

• Titles: Earl of Leicester 1324

• Dates & Events:
He was one of the leaders of the great confederacy which overturned the power of the Spencers and deposed Kind Edward II. He was appointed guardian of the new King Edward III. He was appointed captain-general of all the King's forces in the Marches of Scotland.

• Titles: High Sheriff of Lancashire, 1327-1345.

Henry married Maud de Chaworth, daughter of Sir Patrick de Chaworth Lord of Kidwilly and Lady Isabel de Beauchamp, before 2 Mar 1297. (Maud de Chaworth was born about 1282 and died before 3 Dec 1322 in Mottisford Priory.)