General Notes
Henry Percy fought alongside his father and distinguished himself in battle time and again.
He first fought at Berwick Castle against the Scots in 1378 aged only 12 - here he received the name "Hotspur".
1388 fought at the Battle of Otterburn. He personally led a night attack against the Scots, with his brother Ralph, but was totally defeated.
1399 - Hotspur took part with his father in deposing Richard II and installing Henry IV on the English throne.
1399 to 1402 - frequent battles against the Scots led by Douglas (?the Black Douglas) until Hotspur defeated them totally at Homildon Hill.
1403 - Rising of the Percys (see Shakespeare's "Henry IV") where Hotspur was killed at the Battle Of Shrewsbury on July 21.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
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Individual Additional Information
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