Henry V

American  

noun

1. 1086–1125, king of Germany 1106–25 and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1111–25 (son of Henry IV).

2. 1387–1422, king of England 1413–22 (son of Henry IV of Bolingbroke).

3. (italics) a drama (1598–99) by Shakespeare.

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Henry V British  

noun

1. 1081–1125, king of Germany (1089–1125) and Holy Roman Emperor (1111–25)

2. 1387–1422, king of England (1413–22); son of Henry IV. He defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt (1415), conquered Normandy (1419), and was recognized as heir to the French throne (1420)

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The film score composer Patrick Doyle, whose work ranges from Henry V to Thor, and opera conductor Anthony Negus are both made CBEs.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Infighting among the English provides an opportunity for the French to win back lands conquered by Henry V.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024

The character is a companion to Prince Hal, the future King Henry V.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2023

Matilda, who had married the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V in 1114, returned to England a widow in 1125.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022

And in fact, when Henry V himself had ascended the throne, an outbreak did occur, in which these causes co-operated.

From A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) by Ranke, Leopold von