# Henry V becomes king (1413)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1413-henry-v-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

Henry succeeded his father and soon revived large-scale war in France. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1413 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His reign became closely associated with military kingship and Lancastrian ambition.

## Why it matters
His reign became closely associated with military kingship and Lancastrian ambition.

Ruler at the time: [Henry V](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-v)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry V becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+V+becomes+king&go=Go)
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)