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• Stories and Notes: King of England 1413–22, son of Henry IV. Invading Normandy in 1415 (during the Hundred Years' War), he captured Harfleur and defeated the French at Agincourt. He invaded again in 1417–19, capturing Rouen. His military victory forced the French into the Treaty of Troyes in 1420, which gave Henry control of the French government. He married Catherine of Valois in 1420 and gained recognition as heir to the French throne by his father-in-law Charles VI, but died before him. He was succeeded by his son Henry VI. Henry was knighted aged 12 by Richard II on his Irish expedition 1399, and experienced war early. He was wounded in the face by an arrow fighting against his military tutor Harry 'Hotspur' at Shrewsbury. Campaigns in Wales against Owen Glendywr taught him the realities of siege warfare. He was succeeded by his son Henry VI. Henry was a cold and ruthless soldier, respected by contemporaries as a chivalric warrior. Determined to revive the war in France, his invasion of 1415 was impressively organized but his siege of Harfleur took too long, reducing his intended grand chevauchée (raid through enemy territory) to a reckless dash to Calais. Although his tiny, bedraggled army was cut off by a superior French force, it achieved a surprising victory at Agincourt. When Henry returned it was with serious intent to reduce Normandy, which he did, including a long, bitter siege of Rouen. Military pressure on Paris ensured the favorable Treaty of Troyes in 1420, making him heir to the French throne, but he contracted dysentery conducting the siege of Meaux.
• Stories and Notes: Movie Title: Shakespeare's Henry V Starring: Kenneth Branagh as King Henry V Released: 1989 Production: British Broadcasting Corporation
• To Lady Kathleen: half-cousin 17 times removed
• Occupation: 1413 to 1422; King of England

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By the Treaty of Troyes in 1420, Charles VI not only accepted Henry as his son-in-law, but passed over his own son to name Henry as heir to the French crown. Had Henry lived a mere two months longer, he would have been king of both England and F rance

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. King of England Henry Plantagenet, VI was born on 6 Dec 1421 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom; died on 21 May 1471 in Tower of London, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

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• Also Known As : Henry IV, Bolingbroke
• Occupation: King of England Reigned 1399 to 1413
• Stories and Notes: King of England from 1399, the son of John of Gaunt. In 1398 he was banished by Richard II but returned in 1399 to head a revolt and be accepted as king by Parliament. He was succeeded by his son Henry V. He had difficulty in keeping the support of Parliament and the clergy, and had to deal with baronial unrest and Owen Glendower's rising in Wales. In order to win support he had to conciliate the Church by a law for the burning of heretics, and to make many concessions to Parliament. The Percy family was defeated at Shrewsbury in 1403, and the Earl of Northumberland was beaten at Bramham Moor in 1408.
• To Lady Kathleen: 17 x great uncle

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• Also Known As : John of Gaunt
• Occupation: Duke of Lancaster and Earl of Richmond Earl of Derby, Lincoln. Duke of Aquitaine. Lord of Beaufort & Nogent
• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent
• Stories and Notes: 1388; See Notes

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His 2nd Wife Catherine was governess to the Dukes daughter by his first wife, became John's mistress in 1388. All their children were before they were married. They were ligitimated later by the Pope.

John married Countess of Derby Blanche Plantagenet on 19 May 1359 in Reading Abbey, Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom. Blanche was born on 25 Mar 1341; died on 12 Sep 1368 in Bolingbrooke Castle, Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As : Blanche of Lancaster
• Occupation: Countess of Derby

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Died:
of the black death

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• Stories and Notes: King of England from 1327, son of Edward II. He assumed the government in 1330 from his mother, through whom in 1337 he laid claim to the French throne and thus began the Hundred Years' War. Edward was the victor of Halidon Hill in 1333, Sluys in 1340, Crécy in 1346, and at the siege of Calais 1346–47, and created the Order of the Garter. He was succeeded by his grandson Richard II. Edward's early experience was against the Scots, including the disastrous Weardale campaign in 1327. Forcing them to battle outside Berwick at Halidon Hill he used a combination of dismounted men-at-arms and archers to crush the Scots. Apart from the naval victory of Sluys his initial campaigns against France were expensive and inconclusive. Resorting to chevauchée (raids through enemy territory), he scored a stunning victory at Crécy, which delivered the crucial bridgehead of Calais into English hands. Due to the brilliant success of his son Edward of Woodstock (Edward the Black Prince) at Poitiers in 1356, and later campaigns, Edward achieved the favourable Treaty of Brétigny in 1360. He gave up personal command in the latter part of his reign. An inspiring leader, his Order of the Garter was a chivalric club designed to bind his military nobility to him, and was widely imitated. Edward improved the status of the monarchy after his father's chaotic reign. He began by attempting to force his rule on Scotland, winning a victory at Halidon Hill in 1333. During the first stage of the Hundred Years' War, English victories included the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the capture of Calais in 1347. In 1360 Edward surrendered his claim to the French throne, but the war resumed in 1369. During his last years his son John of Gaunt acted as head of government.
• To Lady Kathleen: 18 x great grandfather
• Occupation: 1327 to 1377; King of England

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Edward assumed effective power in 1330 after imprisoning his mother and executing her lover Roger de Mortimer who had murdered his father; therafter his reign was dominated by military adventures. His victory in Scotland, especially at Haildon H ill 1333 encouraged him to plan (1363) the union of England and Scotland. Through his mother he claimed the French throne thus starting (1337) the Hundred Years War. His son John of Gaunt dominated the government during his last years.

Died:
Died of a Stroke.

Edward married Philippa, of Hainault on 24 Jan 1328 in York Minster, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Philippa (daughter of Count of Hainault William, III and Jeanne De Valois) was born on 24 Jun 1311 in Valenciennes, France; died on 14 Aug 1369 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent

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Died:
Died of a dropsy-like illness