Henry IV, Duke of Brabant

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Henry IV of Brabant (1251/1252, Leuven – aft. April 29, 1272) was Duke of Brabant from 1261 to 1267.

He was the eldest son of Henry III, Duke of Brabant and Adelaide of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy. He was also an older brother of Maria of Brabant, Queen consort of Philip III of France.

Succeeding his father at about the age of ten, he proved infirm of mind and body, and was deposed in favor of his younger brother John I, Duke of Brabant.

Preceded by Henry III

Duke of Brabant and Lothier 1261–1267

Succeeded by John I