Henry V of England (1387-1422)

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1413-1422: King of England
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AKA: Henry of Monmouth
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Henry V Plantagenet of Lancaster, King of England, was born 16 September 1387 in Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom to Henry IV of England (1367-1413) and Mary de Bohun (c1368-1394) and died 31 August 1422 Vincennes, France of dysentery. He married Catherine de Valois (1401-1437) 1420 ^JL in Troyes, France.

Biography

King Henry V of England was the second English monarch from the House of Lancaster, succeeding his father as king in 1413.

During his reign, Henry V led England to a number of military victories in the Hundred Years' War against France, including the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415. This battle saw the English army, despite being vastly outnumbered, defeat the French with a combination of superior tactics and weapons.

Henry V was also responsible for introducing a number of important reforms in England, including the creation of the English Navy and the establishment of a national system of taxation. He was a devout Christian and sought to promote religious reform in England, particularly through the translation of the Bible into English.

In 1420, Henry V signed the Treaty of Troyes with France, which recognized him as the heir to the French throne and allowed him to marry Catherine of Valois, the daughter of King Charles VI of France. However, Henry V's early death in 1422 at the age of 35, likely due to dysentery, prevented him from taking full advantage of these diplomatic and military successes.

Henry V is widely regarded as one of England's greatest monarchs, known for his military prowess, administrative reforms, and religious devotion. He was immortalized in the play "Henry V" by William Shakespeare, which depicted him as a charismatic and heroic leader.

Marriage

After his father became king, Henry, who was then created Prince of Wales, that it was suggested that Henry marry the widow of Richard II, Isabella of Valois, but this had been refused. After this, there were negotiations to arrange a marriage with Catherine of Pomerania, Countess Palatine of Neumarkt, for three years, between 1401 and 1404, but it ultimately failed.^[1]

During the early years of his reign, question of marriage never surfaced until in 1420, as according to the Treaty of Troyes, Henry V was named heir to Charles VI of France as well as married Catherine de Valois (1401-1437), daughter of Charles VI of France and who was also a younger sister of Isabella of Valois.^[2] Her dowry, upon the agreement between the two kingdoms, was 600,000 crowns.^[3] Together the couple had one child, Henry, born in late 1421.^[2] Upon Henry V's death in 1422, the infant prince became King Henry VI of England.^[2]

Children

Offspring of Henry V and Catherine de Valois (1401-1437)
Name	Birth	Death	Joined with
Henry VI of England (1421-1471)	6 December 1421 Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom	27 May 1471 Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom	Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

Siblings

Offspring of Henry IV of England (1367-1413) and Mary de Bohun (c1368-1394)
Name	Birth	Death	Joined with
Henry V, King of England (1387-1422)	16 September 1387 Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom	31 August 1422 Vincennes, France	Catherine de Valois (1401-1437)
Thomas, 1st Duke of Clarence (1388-1421)	1387	22 March 1421	Margaret Holland (1385-1439)
John, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435)	20 June 1389	14 September 1435 Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France	Anne of Burgundy (1404-1432) Jacquette de Luxembourg (c1415-1472)
Humphrey, 1st Duke of Gloucester (1390-1447)	3 October 1390	23 February 1447	Jacoba von Wittelsbach (1401-1436) Eleanor Cobham (c1400-1452)
Blanche of Lancaster (1392-1409)	December 1392 Peterborough Castle, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom	22 May 1409 Haguenau, Alsace, France	Ludwig III. von der Pfalz (1378-1436)
Philippa of Lancaster (1394-1430)	4 June 1394 Peterborough Castle, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom	7 January 1430 Vadstena, Östergötland, Sweden	Erich von Pommern (1382-1459)

Offspring of Henry IV of England (1367-1413) and unknown parent
Name	Birth	Death	Joined with
Edmund Leboorde (1401-1419)

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External Links

wikipedia:en:Henry V of England
Henry V of England at thePeerage
Henry V of England - Geni.com
Henry V of England at Find A Grave
Henry V, Archontology, http://www.archontology.org/nations/england/king_england/henry5.php, retrieved 28 November 2009
Henry V, https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry_v_king.shtml
Henry V, UK: British Monarchy, https://www.royal.uk/henry-v .
Henry V Biography, https://www.who2.com/bio/henry-v/
Fernandez-Armesto, Felipe (17 February 2011), The Myth of Henry V, https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/middle_ages/henry_v_01.shtml
Tyler, J Endell, Henry of Monmouth: Memoirs of Henry the Fifth, Project Gutenberg, https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20488 .
BBC Radio 4 Great Lives on Henry V – listen online: Henry V, Great Lives, https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p62v6

Ancestry Trees

Contemporary References

Here are some of the best contemporary references for his life:

The "Chronicle" of Thomas Walsingham: This is a detailed account of English history, covering the period from 1377 to 1422, including the reign of Henry V. Walsingham was a Benedictine monk and a contemporary of Henry V, and his chronicle provides valuable insights into the events of the time.
The "Paston Letters": This is a collection of letters written by members of the Paston family, who were prominent members of the English gentry during the 15th century. The letters provide a glimpse into the daily life of the time, including references to Henry V and his reign.
The "Brut" Chronicle: This is a Middle English chronicle that covers the period from the mythical Trojan origins of Britain to the reign of Henry V. It provides an interesting perspective on the medieval understanding of history and the role of kingship.
The "Cronica tripertita": This is a Latin chronicle that covers the period from 1377 to 1422, including the reign of Henry V. It provides a detailed account of the political and military events of the time, and is particularly valuable for its coverage of the Hundred Years' War.
The "St. Albans Chronicle": This is a 15th-century English chronicle that covers the period from 1400 to 1461, including the reign of Henry V. It provides a valuable perspective on the political and social events of the time.

Original Citations

The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet

This passage is excerpted and adapted from "The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet," a contemporary chronicle of the 15th century that covers the events of the Hundred Years' War and the reigns of several English and French monarchs.

"The most famous and renowned prince of our time, King Henry V of England, was born on the ninth day of August in the year of Our Lord 1386, in the town of Monmouth in Wales. From his earliest years, he displayed a remarkable intelligence and a natural aptitude for learning. He was raised in the court of his father, King Henry IV, where he received a rigorous education in the arts and sciences.
As a young man, Henry showed a keen interest in military affairs, and was trained in the use of arms and the tactics of war. He accompanied his father on several military campaigns, and distinguished himself in battle against the Welsh rebels. In 1403, at the age of 17, he fought alongside his father at the Battle of Shrewsbury, where he was wounded in the face by an arrow. Despite his youth, Henry was appointed commander of the English army in Wales in 1407, and proved himself to be a skilled and effective leader. He conducted a number of successful campaigns against the Welsh rebels, and earned a reputation as a fearless and charismatic commander. In 1413, upon the death of his father, Henry succeeded to the throne of England. He immediately set about consolidating his power and restoring order to the kingdom. He reformed the government and the legal system, and worked to improve the welfare of his subjects. However, it was in the field of battle that Henry truly excelled. He launched a series of military campaigns against France, and won a number of stunning victories, including the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Henry led his army to a decisive victory over the French, and cemented his reputation as one of the greatest military leaders of his time. Throughout his reign, Henry remained committed to the welfare of his subjects, and worked tirelessly to promote their interests. He established a national system of taxation, and created the English Navy to protect England's shores from foreign invasion. He was also a devout Christian, and worked to promote religious reform in England, including the translation of the Bible into English.
King Henry V died on August 31, 1422, at the age of 36. His death was a great loss to England, and he was mourned by his subjects and his allies throughout Europe. He was succeeded by his infant son, who would become King Henry VI."

Royal Succession Charts

Regnal titles
Henry V of England (1387-1422) House of Lancaster Cadet branch of the House of Plantagenet Born: 16 September 1386 Died: 31 August 1422
Preceded by Henry IV	King of England Lord of Ireland 1413–1422	Succeeded by Henry VI
Preceded by Henry IV	Duke of Aquitaine 1400–1422	Succeeded by Henry VI
Peerage of England
Vacant Title last held by Richard of Bordeaux	Prince of Wales 1399–1413	Vacant Title next held by Edward of Westminster
Vacant Title last held by Richard of Bordeaux	Duke of Cornwall 1399–1413	Vacant Title next held by Henry of Windsor
Preceded by Henry of Bolingbroke	Duke of Lancaster 1399–1413	Merged in Crown
Honorary titles
Preceded by Sir Thomas Erpynham	Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1409–1412	Succeeded by The Earl of Arundel

References

^ Flemberg, Marie-Louise, Filippa: engelsk prinsessa och nordisk unionsdrottning, Santérus, Stockholm, 2014
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^ Fraser, Antonia (2000). A Royal History of England – The Wars of the Roses I. Los Angeles & Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 40. ISBN 978-0520228023. https://archive.org/details/warsofroses00chee/page/40.

Footnotes (including sources)

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[1] Flemberg, Marie-Louise, Filippa: engelsk prinsessa och nordisk unionsdrottning, Santérus, Stockholm, 2014

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[3] Fraser, Antonia (2000). A Royal History of England – The Wars of the Roses I. Los Angeles & Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 40. ISBN 978-0520228023. https://archive.org/details/warsofroses00chee/page/40.

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