The title of Earl of Lancaster was created in the Peerage of England in 1267. It was succeeded by the title Duke of Lancaster in 1351, which expired in 1361.
King Henry III of England created the Earldom of Lancaster—from which the royal house of... Wikipedia
Past holders: Henry IV of England, John of Gaunt, Edmund Crouchback, and more
Creation date: 30 June 1267
First holder: Edmund Crouchback
Peerage: Peerage of England
Seat(s): Lancaster Castle
Subsidiary titles: Earl of Leicester
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