King Henry V
(1387-1422), Reigned 1413-22Sitter associated with 32 portraits
The eldest son of Henry IV, he succeeded his father in 1413. A skilled political and military strategist, he diverted the nobility from grievances at home to conquest abroad. He recaptured Normandy, married the daughter of the French king Charles VI, but died suddenly aged only thirty-five before he could inherit the French throne.
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D33911
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1732
NPG D23737
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1745
NPG D23742
probably after William Faithorne
line engraving, late 18th-early 19th century? (early 1640s)
NPG D33909
by John Keyse Sherwin
line engraving, published 1788
NPG D23740
by James Parker, published by Edward Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding
stipple engraving, 1 June 1790
NPG D23741
by James Neagle
line engraving, published 1793
NPG D23745
by William Ridley, published by Charles Cooke
stipple engraving, published 23 November 1793
NPG D23746
after Unknown artist
etching, early 19th century
NPG D23750
'Statues in St Stephen's Hall and the Central Hall', New Palace of Westminster
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 4 February 1854
NPG D47366
published by John Player & Sons, after Unknown artist
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48124
Related People
- Catherine of Valois (wife)
- Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester ('Good Duke Humphrey', 'Humphrey of Lancaster') (brother)
- King Henry IV (father)
- King Henry VI (son)
- John ('John of Lancaster'), Duke of Bedford (brother)
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