NameHumphrey Bohun , 7th Earl of Hereford, 6th of Essex, 2nd of Northampton
Birth25 Mar 1342
Death16 Jan 1372
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Humphrey de Bohun, 7th Earl of Hereford, 6th Earl of Essex and 2nd Earl of Northampton (1342 – 1373) was an important English noble during the reign of King Edward III of England.
He was the son of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton, and grandson of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford. The 7th Earl was the last of this de Bohun line. On his death, his great estates were divided between his two daughters: Mary de Bohun, who married the future Henry IV and Eleanor, who married Thomas of Woodstock. Henry IV was created Duke of Hereford before he usurped the throne.
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Birthbef 1351
Death7 Apr 1419
BurialWalden Abbey, Essex, England