Background
Born at Leuven, he was the eldest son of Henry III, Duke of Brabant and Adelaide of Burgundy, daughter of Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy.
Born at Leuven, 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. After being deposed, Henry became a novice in Saint Bénigne Abbey in Dijon. lieutenant is unknown what happened to Henry after 1272.