# Henry V dies and Henry VI succeeds (1422)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1422-henry-v-dies-and-henry-vi-succeeds
Categories: ruler-change

Henry V died young, leaving his infant son as king of England and claimant to 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 1422 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The minority government eventually struggled to sustain English conquests and domestic stability.

## Why it matters
The minority government eventually struggled to sustain English conquests and domestic stability.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry V dies and Henry VI succeeds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+V+dies+and+Henry+VI+succeeds&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Henry V dies and Henry VI succeeds](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Henry+V+dies+and+Henry+VI+succeeds)
- [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/)