21 March - Henry V became King of England

 

Henry V became King of England on 21 March 1413. He ascended to the throne following the death of his father, Henry IV. Henry V's reign was marked by significant military successes, particularly during the Hundred Years' War against France. He is perhaps best known for his victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where his outnumbered English forces defeated the French army. Henry V's reign saw England assert its dominance in France for a period, although his early death in 1422 brought uncertainty to the kingdom's future.