Henry IV of England
- proper noun
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Enrique IV de Inglaterra
- Henry IV of England ascended the throne after deposing Richard II in 1399.
Examples
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Henry IV of England was the first monarch of the House of Lancaster.
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The reign of Henry IV of England was marked by political turmoil and rebellion.
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Shakespeare wrote two historical plays about Henry IV of England and his struggles as king.
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During his reign, Henry IV of England faced numerous challenges.
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Henry IV of England ascended the throne after deposing Richard II in 1399.
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The reign of Henry IV of England was marked by political turmoil and rebellion.
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Shakespeare wrote two historical plays about Henry IV of England and his struggles as king.
Synonyms
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A noble title used by Henry IV, the English king who took the throne from Richard II
A nobleman who becomes King Henry IV of England after deposing Richard II
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition of a personal name 'Henry', the regnal numeral 'IV' (four), and the locative 'of England', so a learner who knows the constituents will infer it refers to Henry the Fourth associated with England (the standard form for a monarch or historical ruler). Specific historical details like dates or events are not derivable from the parts, but the referent as a named historical person is directly compositional and cross-linguistically transparent.
Etymology
Henry IV of England was a nobleman named Henry who took the throne from Richard II in 1399 and became king. He is called 'IV' because he was the fourth king named Henry, and 'of England' shows he ruled that country, which helps you remember who he was.