Henry 3rd Earl of Northumberland

Arms of Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland Banner & Standard of Northumberland (Percy) Henry Percy 3rd Earl - Arms Percy - A drawing of the battle of Townton showing a glimpse of Percy heraldry Percy - Bamburgh Castle Percy - The Great Castle at Bamburgh was governed by the Percy family c 15 - 16th century

Henry's father was Henry 2nd Earl and his mother was <Unknown>.  His paternal grandparents were Harry Hotspur Percy and Elizabeth Mortimer.  He was an only child.  He died in 1461.

• General Notes

  Fought with the House of Lancaster in repeated battles against the Yorkists and King Edward IV in the Wars of the Roses.
  1461 killed at the Battle of Townton, the bloodiest battle ever on English soil.
  After Henry's death his estates were confiscated and were bestowed by King Henry IV on Lord Montagu.
  

Details of Henry's family with <Unknown>