# Treaty of Troyes (1420)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1420-treaty-of-troyes
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Henry V was recognized as heir and regent of France and married Catherine of Valois. 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 1420 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The treaty brought the Lancastrian monarchy close to a dual Anglo-French crown.

## Why it matters
The treaty brought the Lancastrian monarchy close to a dual Anglo-French crown.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Treaty of Troyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Treaty+of+Troyes&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Treaty of Troyes](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Treaty+of+Troyes)
- [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/)