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Henry V by William Shakespeare

By The Haverford School (other events)

3 Dates Through Nov 18, 2017
 
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King of England, Heir and Regent of France and Lord of Ireland

One of the most renowned kings in English history, Henry V (1387-1422) led two successful invasions of France, cheering his outnumbered troops to victory at the 1415 Battle of Agincourt and eventually securing full control of the French throne. His portrayal in three of Shakespeare’s histories made him a paragon of English spirit and chivalry—though his wartime actions reveal a more ruthless approach.

Reign - 20 March 1413 – 31 August 1422

Coronation - 9 April 1413, Westminster Abbey

Predecessor - Henry IV

Successor - Henry VI

Born - 9 August 1386[1]
Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Principality of Wales

Died - 31 August 1422[1] (aged 36)
Château de Vincennes, Vincennes, Kingdom of France

Burial - 7 November 1422
Westminster Abbey, London

Spouse - Catherine of Valois
m. 1420; wid. 1422

Issue - Henry VI of England

House - Lancaster

Father - Henry IV of England
Mother - Mary de Bohun

Religion - Roman Catholicism