King '''Henry IV''' was the son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and grandson to [[Edward III]]. He gained the throne by deposing King [[Richard II]]. He had to put down several rebellions during his reign, but kept the throne to his death. | King '''Henry IV''' was the son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster and grandson to [[Edward III]]. He gained the throne by deposing King [[Richard II]]. He had to put down several rebellions during his reign, but kept the throne to his death. |