Henry Percy

Who was Henry Percy?

Sir Henry Percy KG, commonly known as Sir Harry Hotspur, or simply Hotspur, was a late medieval English nobleman. He was known as one of the most valiant knights of his day, and was a significant captain during the Anglo-Scottish wars. He later led successive rebellions against Henry IV of England, and was slain at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 at the height of his career. His name is also taken by the Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur due to his links to the area.