Henry V

Question 1

When was Henry V born?

Answer 1

He was born in August 1387

Question 2

When was Henry V crowned King of England?

Answer 2

He was crowned King of England in 1413 after his father (Henry of Bolingbroke) died

Question 3

When did Henry V claim Normandy and Aquitaine and why?

Answer 3

Henry V claimed Normandy and Aquitaine in 1415 as a way to legitimise his rule however the French refused and proposed in exchange that he marry Catherine of Valois

Question 4

What were Henry V’s two successful invasions in France and when?

Answer 4

In August 1415 Henry V besieged Harfleur then retreated to Calais. He then had to confront the French army in Agincourt 25th October 1415. Although they were severely outnumbered they managed to defeat the French. This battle was seen as one of his greatest achievements

Question 5

What happened after Henry V’s victory at the Battle of Agincourt?

Answer 5

Henry V secured full control of the French crown

Question 6

When did Henry V conquer Normandy and what was the outcome?

Answer 6

Henry V conquered Nornamdy in 1417-1419 which brought about the Anglo-Burgundian Alliance

Question 7

When was the Treaty of Troyes and what was the outcome?

Answer 7

The Treaty of Troyes in 1420 and Henry V finally agreed to marry Catherine of Valois (daughter of the French King) and he was recognised as heir to the French throne

Question 8

When did Henry V die?

Answer 8

He died 31st August 1422 and was succeeded by his nine month old son