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Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland

(1341-1408), Magnate and rebel

Sitter in 2 portraits
Henry Percy was the son of Henry de Percy, 3rd Baron Percy, and the father of Henry 'Harry Hotspur' Percy. Originally a follower of Edward III, Percy transferred his allegiance several times, first to Richard II, then to Henry Bolingbroke (later Henry IV), and finally turned against Henry and fought against him in several rebellions.

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Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, after Unknown artist - NPG D23925

Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland

after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 18th century
NPG D23925

Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, by R. Clamp, published by Edward Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding - NPG D23926

Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland

by R. Clamp, published by Edward Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding
stipple engraving, published 1792
NPG D23926

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