Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland

Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland, (3 February, 1392 /1393 – 22 May, 1455) was the son of Henry Percy and his wife Elizabeth de Mortimer, daughter of Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March and Philippa Plantagenet.

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3 February - 1392 - 1393 - 22 May - 1455 - Henry Percy - Elizabeth de Mortimer - Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March - Philippa Plantagenet

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He was restored to favor in 1416 by Henry V of England, receiving the estates of his paternal grandfather Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland the re-creation of his earldom.

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1416 - Henry V of England - Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland

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He was apparently loyal to Henry V till the death of the later on 31 August, 1422. Henry V was succeeded by his one-year-old son Henry VI of England. Percy was on the regency council in the early years of the new reign.

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31 August - 1422 - Henry VI of England

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Percy was later involved in the Wars of the Roses which placed him in an awkward situation. He owed his loyalty to the House of Lancaster but was first cousin of Anne Mortimer and kinsman to her son Richard, Duke of York, head of the House of York. On 22 May, 1455, Percy fought on the Lancastrian side in the First Battle of St Albans, first battle of the Wars. He was among the casualties.

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Wars of the Roses - House of Lancaster - Anne Mortimer - Richard, Duke of York - House of York - First Battle of St Albans

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