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Who was Henry IV's first wife?

  • Eleanor of Aquitaine

  • Isabella of France

  • Mary de Bohun

  • Catherine of Valois

Answer

Mary de Bohun, the daughter of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton and Elizabeth de Badlesmere, became the first wife of King Henry IV of England. Their marriage took place on July 27, 1380, while Henry was still known as Henry Bolingbroke. Mary played a significant role as a mediator between her husband and her father during the conflicts that arose between them.
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