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The King of circumstance: The Person, Life, Reign, and Legacy of Henry IV of England

“Medieval Superstition and Henry IV’s Illness” The nature of medieval superstition will be considered in the third chapter. Henry IV was known to be extremely superstitious, though was also devoutly Catholic. This appears to be at odds. Also, Henry’s illness, so-called leprosy, will be investigated. This chapter will seek to uncover the relationship between religion …

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