Timeline: The Life of Henry V of England
September 16, 1386
Birth:
Henry is born in Monmouth Castle in Wales. He is the eldest son of Henry, Earl of Derby (later King Henry IV), and Mary de Bohun
July 21, 1403
English Forces in Wales:
16 year old Henry joined forces with his father to fight Henry "Hotspur" Percy in the Battle of Shrewsbury. He is wounded by an arrow that stuck in his face.
Canterbury Cathedral
March 20, 1413
Death of Henry IV:
Henry's father (King Henry IV) dies after an extended illness.
April 9, 1413.
Coronation:
Henry is crowned at Westminster Abbey and becomes King Henry V of England.
August 12, 1415
The War in France:
Henry and his army sail for France.
August 18, 1415
The Siege of Harfleur:
Henry's forces begin the siege of the fortress at Harfleur, capturing it on September 22, 1415.
October 25, 1415
The Battle of Agincourt:
At the Battle of Agincourt, Henry leads his forces to an unexpected English victory against the numerically superior French army.
February 1417
2nd Assault on France:
Henry begins a second assault on France, capturing Caen, Normandy and Rouen and spurring French King Charles VI to sue for peace.
at Troyes
May 21, 1420
The Treaty of Troyes:
The French agree to the Treaty of Troyes and Henry is recognized as heir to the French throne and regent of France.
June 2, 1420
Marriage:
Henry weds Catherine of Valois, the daughter of Charles VI of France.
October 6, 1421
The Siege of Meaux:
Henry and his forces begin the Siege of Meaux in France. Henry becomes ill while fighting this long battle, which takes place during the winter months.
December 6, 1421
Birth of Henry VI:
Catherine gives birth to their son, Henry VI.
May 9, 1422
The Siege of Meaux Ends:
The French surrender. By this time, Henry is quite ill.
August 31, 1422
Death:
At the age of 35, King Henry V of England dies at Bois de Vincennes, France. He had been weakened by dysentery, contracted during the Siege of Meaux. .
Westminster Abbey
November 7, 1422
Burial:
Henry V is buried in Westminster Abbey.