Henry Bolingbroke Collection

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

King Henry IV. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

William Macready in the role of Henry IV from the play by Shakespeare
7261209 William Macready in the role of Henry IV from the play by Shakespeare.; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Macready in the role of Henry IV from the play by Shakespeare)

King Henry IV of England with his wife and children
3329531 King Henry IV of England with his wife and children; (add.info.: A Bourbon family portrait of King Henry IV of England (1367-1413) with his wife and children

Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "King Richard the Second", at the Princess Theatre, 1857. London stage production of Shakespeare's "Richard II" with Charles Kean in the title role

Henry IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, (c1911). King Henry IV of England. From a painting in the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911", edited by T

Insurrection against Henry IV of England, in 1399, 19th century (engraving)
3783301 Insurrection against Henry IV of England, in 1399, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Insurrection against Henry IV - arrest of Earls of Kent and Salisbury at Cirencester, 1399)

Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print)
7420002 Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); (add.info.: Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back)

Insurrection against Henry IV of England, in 1399, 19th century (engraving)
3783878 Insurrection against Henry IV of England, in 1399, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Insurrection against Henry IV - arrest of Earls of Kent and Salisbury at Cirencester, 1399)

Henry IV of England (engraving)
7192321 Henry IV of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV of England)

Henry IV, King of England (engraving)
7185490 Henry IV, King of England (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry IV (1367-1413), King of England

Richard II taken prisoner by Henry Bolingbroke brought to Chester, 1399 AD (colour litho)
3643326 Richard II taken prisoner by Henry Bolingbroke brought to Chester, 1399 AD (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bolingbroke at which Henry demands the throne
984772 Meeting of Richard II and Henry Bolingbroke at which Henry demands the throne, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Richard II staying the Combat (engraving)
6020480 Richard II staying the Combat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard II staying the Combat)

King Henry IV (engraving)
812384 King Henry IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV, from a picture at Hampton Court, Herefordshire)

The Palace at Westminster: King Henry and the Prince of Wales (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 2, Act 4, Scene 4), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, (1367-1413), 1830. Henry IV (1367-1413) King of England from 1399 to 1413. The son of John of Gaunt, he spent much of his reign defending himself against plots

Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Bolingbrokes False Homage to Richard II. at Flint Castle, 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales

Henry Prince of Wales taking the crown from off the pillow of this father Henry IV, 1773. Henry V (1386- 1422), House of Lancaster had military successes in the Hundred Years War against France

Henry IV, 1773. Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, 1773. Henry IV (1367-1413), known as Henry Bolingbroke, King of England from 1399 to 1413, asserted the claim of his grandfather, Edward III to the Kingdom of France

Henry IV, c1600, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Henry IV, late 16th to early 17th century, (1936). Henry IV (1367-1413), Reigned 1399-1413 of Plantagenet descent, first monarch of House of Lancaster. English School. Oil on panel

Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Artist
Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy, Hotspur (1364-1403)

King Richard II stops the duel between the Dukes of Hereford and Norfolk, 1398 (1864). Thomas de Mowbray (1366-1399), 1st Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke (c1366-1413), 1st Duke of Hereford

Henry IV, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Henry IV, King of England, (18th century). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Henry IV, 1935. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399)
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-99). Fourth son of Edward II of England, father of Henry IV. Shakespeares Time-honoured Lancaster. Engraving from window, All Souls, 0xford

Henry IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

A Woman of the Time of Henry IV, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Henry IV, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

A Man and Woman of the Time of Henry IV, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man and Woman of the Time of Henry IV, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Henry marches out against the Lollards, 1414 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry marches out against the Lollards, 1864. King Henry IV marches out to deal with the Lollards (followers of Wyclif) revolting in London - Oldcastles Rebellion - of January 1414 against

Gascoigne refuses to sentence a prelate or peer, 1405 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Gascoigne refuses to sentence a prelate or peer, 1864. Before Henry IV, (1366-1413), Sir William Gascoigne, (1350-1419), Chief Justice of England

Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1399 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Richard and Henry, 1864. Henry VI, (1367-1413) kneels before Richard II, (1367-1400) at Flint Castle, Wales 1399. From A Chronicle of England B.C. 55 - A.D. 1485 by James E. Doyle

Richard stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, 1398 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Richard stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, 1864. Richard II, (1367-1400) stops the duel between Henry Bolingbroke, 1st Duke of Hereford, (1366- 1413) and Thomas de Mowbray

Tomb of Henry IV, Canterbury Cathedral, 1903. From Social England, Volume II, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Henry of Bolingbroke and the Duke of York, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry of Bolingbroke and the Duke of York, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IV (1367-1413) picking up a crown. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Henry IV, King of England from 1399, (1932). Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II

Henry IV, 1783. Artists: Samuel Wale, John Cary
Henry IV, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). Artist: M Pfauth
The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Henry, Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the pillow of his father Henry IV, 1413 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

King Henry IV, 16th century. Henry (1367-1413) was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence the other name by which he was known, Henry of Bolingbroke

Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Webley and Scott Ltd
Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms.Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV.Spencers New History of England, 1784

Richard II delivered by Bolingbroke to the citizens of London, 1399, (c1400-c1425). Henry of Bolingbroke, the future King Henry IV, takes the captive King Richard to London

King Richard II resigning the crown to his cousin Bolingbroke, 1399, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

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Henry Bolingbroke, a name that echoes through the annals of history. From his role in the death of Henry Percy, also known as Harry Hotspur, at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 to his portrayal by Shakespeare as Prince Henry alongside Hotspur and Falstaff in King Henry IV. A man whose image is immortalized in an oil painting from 1597-1618, depicting him as King Henry IV. But Bolingbroke's story goes beyond battles and plays. He was present during significant moments such as The Death of Wat Tyler in 1381, where he witnessed the fall of a rebel leader. His own ascension to power can be seen in engravings capturing Richard II taken prisoner by Bolingbroke and brought to Chester in 1399 AD. Bolingbroke's determination for the throne is evident when we glimpse into history with images portraying his meeting with Richard II, demanding what he believed was rightfully his - the crown itself. This encounter forever changed England's course. Yet amidst these grand events lies another engraving that reminds us of both tragedy and treachery - Francois Ravaillac, assassin of King Henry IV of France. It serves as a stark reminder that even those who ascend to power are not immune to their own demise. Henry Bolingbroke left an indelible mark on English history; a complex figure whose actions shaped nations and inspired playwrights alike. Whether it be through battle or diplomacy, he navigated turbulent times with unwavering resolve. So let us remember this enigmatic ruler who seized opportunities amidst chaos and made his mark upon the world stage – Henry Bolingbroke: warrior king, political strategist, and protagonist within our shared human narrative.