1399 facts for kids
1399 was an important year in history, especially for England. It saw the death of a very powerful duke and the start of a new king's reign. This year marked big changes in the English royal family.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 13th century – 14th century – 15th century |
| Decades: | 1360s 1370s 1380s – 1390s – 1400s 1410s 1420s |
| Years: | 1396 1397 1398 – 1399 – 1400 1401 1402 |
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Key Events of 1399
A Powerful Duke Passes Away
On February 3, a very important person named John of Gaunt died. He was the first Duke of Lancaster and a son of King Edward III. John of Gaunt was a powerful nobleman in England. He was also the father of the future King Henry IV. His death had a big impact on the royal family and the country.
A New King for England
After John of Gaunt's death, his son, Henry IV, became a very important figure. On September 30, Henry IV officially became the new King of England. This is called his accession to the throne. It meant he took over as the ruler of the country.
Just a few weeks later, on October 13, Henry IV had his coronation. This was a special ceremony where he was formally crowned king. Coronations are important traditions that show a new ruler is officially in charge.
Changes in Brittany
Another important event happened on November 1. John VI became the new Duke of Brittany. Brittany was a powerful region in France at that time. A duke was a noble ruler, similar to a king but for a smaller territory.
Images for kids
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Jadwiga of Poland, a queen who died in 1399.
See also
In Spanish: 1399 para niños
