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Medieval People: Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland
Henry Percy, known as “Hotspur,” was a prominent figure in medieval England during the late 14th and early 15th centuries
Henry Percy, known as “Hotspur,” was a prominent figure in medieval England during the late 14th and early 15th centuries
Empress Matilda was a key figure in the turbulent period of English history known as the Anarchy. She was the daughter of King Henry I.
Henry I was the fourth son of William the Conqueror and ruled as King of England from 1100 until his death in 1135.
William II, also known as William Rufus, was the third son of William the Conqueror and ruled as King of England from 1087 until 1100.
King Rollo was a Norse chieftain who played a significant role in the history of medieval Europe. He established the Duchy of Normandy.
Geoffrey Chaucer was an English poet, philosopher, bureaucrat, and diplomat, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the English language.
The House of Lancaster was a branch of the Plantagenet dynasty that played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses.
The House of Normandy was a medieval dynasty that originated in northern France but played a significant role in the history of England.
The House of Wessex ruled England until the Norman Conquest. Notable rulers include Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor.
Sir William de la Pole was a prominent English nobleman and military leader during the late medieval period. He was born around 1396.
The Black Prince was one of the most celebrated figures of medieval England, renowned for his military prowess, chivalry, and noble bearing.
John of Gaunt was one of the most prominent figures of 14th-century England, renowned for his political influence and dynastic ambitions.
Richard II was one of medieval England’s most enigmatic and tragic monarchs, known for his tumultuous reign and eventual downfall.
Edward III was one of medieval England’s most illustrious monarchs, known for his military prowess, diplomacy, and territorial expansion.
Hugh Despenser the Younger was a powerful and controversial figure during the reign of King Edward II of England.
Piers Gaveston was a close companion and favourite of King Edward II of England. He was born around 1284 in Gascony, France.
Edward II was the son of King Edward I and Eleanor of Castile. He ascended to the English throne in 1307 following the death of his father.
Edward I was one of medieval England’s most formidable and influential monarchs. His reign would leave a profound mark on history.
Henry III was the son and successor of King John of England and Isabella of Angoulême. He ascended to the throne at the age of nine.
Thomas Becket was a prominent English churchman and statesman who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170.
King Henry II was one of the most powerful and influential monarchs of medieval England. He laid the foundations for the Angevin Empire.
Richard the Lionheart was one of medieval Europe’s most famous and enigmatic kings, renowned for his military campaigns and chivalry.
Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages and left her mark on the history of Europe.
King John, also known as John Lackland, ruled as King of England from 1199 to 1216. His reign was marked by controversy and conflict.