Humphrey de Bohun
7th Earl of Hereford and military leader
Born
1342
683 years ago
Died
January 16th, 1373
652 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
England
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Served as the 7th Earl of Hereford and held the title of 4th Earl of Northampton. Participated in military campaigns including the Hundred Years' War. Played a significant role in the English civil strife during the reign of Edward III. Appointed as the Constable of England and was integral to England's nobility in the 14th century.
Held the title of 7th Earl of Hereford
Fought in the early phases of the Hundred Years' War
Served as Constable of England
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