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Henry V

What is henry v?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Name Henry V / Henry of Monmouth[1]
Title King of England[1]
Reign 1413–1422[1]
Father Henry IV[2]
Battle of Agincourt 1415[2]
Death 31 August 1422[1]

Henry V was King of England from 1413 to 1422, known for his military leadership and victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Context

Henry V was King of England from 1413 to 1422 and is commonly described as a major military ruler of the Hundred Years’ War, especially for his victory at Agincourt in 1415 [2]. He was also known as Henry of Monmouth and was the son of Henry IV [1]. He captured Harfleur and defeated the French at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 [3]. He died suddenly, probably of dysentery, in 1422 [3].

Documented claims

  • Henry V was the victor of the Battle of Agincourt in the Hundred Years’ War. [2]
  • His victories forced the French to sign the Treaty of Troyes in 1420. [4]
  • He was named heir to the French throne and regent of France under the Treaty of Troyes. [4]

Questions and answers

What is Henry V most famous for?

Henry V is most famous for his victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years’ War [2].

Was Henry V disfigured?

The sources do not mention any disfigurement of Henry V.

Was Henry V of England a good king?

Henry V is commonly described as a major military ruler, and his victories forced the French to sign the Treaty of Troyes in 1420 [4].

What happened to King Henry V?

Henry V died suddenly, probably of dysentery, on 31 August 1422 [3].

Sources

  1. Henry V - Facts, Death & Significance | HISTORY — history.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Henry V (c.1387 - 1422) — bbc.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Henry V of England, Early life, Rule, War with France - School Historyschoolhistory.co.uk › medieval › henry-v-of-england — schoolhistory.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. King Henry V — historic-uk.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History