2. Henry IV (1367-1413)  Henry of Bolingbroke  son of John of Gaunt, grandson of Edward III, cousin of Richard II  1. marriage with Mary Bohun – 7 children 2. marriage with Joan of Navarre  Spent much time fighting to keep control of his lands  Remained unrecognised  Died because of epilepsy and leprosy

3. Henry V (1386-1422)  Well educated, brilliant general, military experiences  Laid claim to the French throne  In 1415 set sail for France, capturing Harfleur  Marriage with Katherine, daughter of Charles VI  Interest in liturgical music  Died of dysentery

4. Henry VI (1421-14471)  Only child of Henry V  Reigns: 1422-1462 & 1470-1471  Disputed King of France 1422-1453  Described as peaceful and pious, not suited for the dynastic wars  Wars of the Roses commenced during his reign  Marriage with Margaret of Anjou  Was imprisoned murdered in the Tower of London

5. Edward IV (1442-1483)  first Yorkist king of England  Rebuilt St George’s Chapel at Windsor and a new great hall at Eltham Palace  Built close relations with the merchant community  Collected illuminated manuscripts  Patronised the new invention of printing  Marriage with Elizabeth Woodville, son Edward

6. Edward V (1470-1483)  Came to the throne at the age of 12  He was never crowned a king  His 83-day reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Richard III  Edward and his younger brother Richard were the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared after being sent to the Tower of London

7. Thank you!

8. Sources  http://www.royal.gov.uk/ http://www.royal.gov.uk/  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/