Sir Henry Percy, nicknamed Hotspur or Harry Hotspur, was an English knight who fought in several campaigns against the Scots in the northern border and against the French during the Hundred Years' War. The nickname "Hotspur" was given to him by the Scots as a tribute to his speed in advance and readiness to attack. The heir to a leading noble family in northern England, Hotspur was one of the earliest and prime movers behind the deposition of King Richard II in favour of Henry Bolingbroke in 1399. He later fell out with the new regime and rebelled, and was slain at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 at the height of his fame.
Henry Percy, English soldier (born 1364)
On July 21, in the year 1403, Henry Percy, English soldier (born 1364). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 21, one of 430 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Henry Percy (Hotspur). Learn more below.
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- This event took place on July 21, 1403 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 July 2026.
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