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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
Centuries: 13th century14th century15th century
Decades: 1360s  1370s  1380s  – 1390s –  1400s  1410s  1420s
Years: 1396 1397 139813991400 1401 1402

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.

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John of Gaunt, a powerful English duke, died in 1399.

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.

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