Prince Henry, eldest son of James I, is created Prince of Wales

Historical Context Note

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James VI and I's eldest son, Prince Henry, is created Prince of Wales. He was to die two years later of typhoid fever, aged 18, and thus never ascended the throne.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Prince Henry, eldest son of James I, is created Prince of Wales". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15676, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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