Earls of Lincoln, Fifth Creation (1349)
- see Duke of Lancaster (1351 creation)
The Earldom was created for a fifth time in the following year, 1349, when it was revived for Alice's nephew-in-law Henry of Grosmont, who was later created Duke of Lancaster. It became extinct on his death in 1361.
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