Henry V

Henry V


House / Group: Lancaster
Born / died: 1387-1422
Reign: 1413-1422


Son of Henry IV and his first wife Mary de Bohun.
When Henry was born, Richard II was king. His father was exiled by Richard, but returned to take the throne which Henry inherited.
After embarking on a successful conquest of France, and being recognised as the regent and heir thereof, Henry married the King of France's daughter Catherine of Valois.  They had one son, Henry (VI). (Catherine later married Owen Tudor, grandfather of Henry VII.)
Continuing his exploits in Europe, Henry's health was eventually broken and he died of dysentery at Bois de Vincennes: if he had survived two months, he would have become King of France. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.