List of earls in the reign of Henry V of England facts for kids

Imagine a time long ago, when kings ruled and powerful nobles helped them govern the land. This article is about some of these important nobles, called Earls, who lived during the time of King Henry V. He was the King of England from 1413 to 1422. Earls were high-ranking nobles, often owning large areas of land and having a lot of influence. They were like important leaders or governors in different parts of the kingdom.

The dates next to each name show how long that person held the title of Earl. Sometimes, a person might have held the title even when they were very young.

Important Earls During King Henry V's Time

Earls of Arundel

The Earls of Arundel were a very old and powerful family. Here are the people who held this title during King Henry V's reign:

• Thomas Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel, 10th Earl of Surrey (1399–1415)
• John Fitzalan, 13th Earl of Arundel (1415–1421)
• John Fitzalan, 14th Earl of Arundel (1421–1435)

Earls of Devon

The Earls of Devon were another important noble family. These individuals held the title during this period:

• Edward de Courtenay, 3rd Earl of Devon (1377–1419)
• Hugh de Courtenay, 4th Earl of Devon (1419–1422)
• Thomas de Courtenay, 5th Earl of Devon (1422–1458)

Earls of Dorset

This title was created for Thomas Beaufort. He was also known as the Duke of Exeter.

• Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, Earl of Dorset (1411–1426)

Earls of Huntingdon

The title of Earl of Huntingdon was held by John Holland during King Henry V's rule.

• John Holland, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon (1416–1447)

Earls of Kendal

John of Lancaster was a very important person. He was also the Duke of Bedford and Earl of Richmond.

• John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, Earl of Richmond, Earl of Kendal (1414–1435)

Earls of March

Edmund Mortimer held the title of Earl of March for many years.

• Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March (1398–1425)

Earls of Norfolk

John Mowbray held both the titles of Duke of Norfolk and Earl of Norfolk.

• John Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, 5th Earl of Norfolk, 3rd Earl of Nottingham (1405–1432)

Earls of Northumberland

Henry Percy became the Earl of Northumberland during King Henry V's reign.

• Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland (1416–1455)

Earls of Nottingham

This title was also held by John Mowbray, who was the Duke of Norfolk.

• John Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, 5th Earl of Norfolk, 3rd Earl of Nottingham (1405–1432)

Earls of Oxford

The Earls of Oxford were another significant noble family. Here are the Earls during this time:

• Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford (1400–1417)
• John de Vere, 12th Earl of Oxford (1417–1462)

Earls of Pembroke

Humphrey of Lancaster was a Duke and also held the title of Earl of Pembroke.

• Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1414–1447)

Earls of Richmond

The title of Earl of Richmond was held by two different people during this period.

• Arthur III, Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond (1393–1425)
• John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, Earl of Richmond, Earl of Kendal (1414–1435)

Earls of Salisbury

Thomas Montagu was a notable Earl of Salisbury.

• Thomas Montagu, 4th Earl of Salisbury (1400–1428)

Earls of Somerset

The Earls of Somerset were part of the Beaufort family.

• Henry Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset (1410–1418)
• John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset, 3rd Earl of Somerset (1418–1444)

Earls of Stafford

Humphrey Stafford later became the Duke of Buckingham.

• Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham, 6th Earl of Stafford (1403–1460)

Earls of Suffolk

The Earls of Suffolk saw a few changes during this time.

• Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk (1398–1399) (1399–1415)
• Michael de la Pole, 3rd Earl of Suffolk (1415)
• William de la Pole, 4th Earl of Suffolk (1415–1450)

Earls of Surrey

Thomas Fitzalan also held the title of Earl of Arundel.

• Thomas Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel, 10th Earl of Surrey (1400–1415)

Earls of Tankerville

The Earls of Tankerville were a family with this title.

• John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville (1418–1421)
• Henry Grey, 2nd Earl of Tankerville (1421–1450)

Earls of Warwick

Richard Beauchamp was a well-known Earl of Warwick.

• Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick (1401–1439)

Earls of Westmorland

Ralph Neville held the title of Earl of Westmorland.

• Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland (1397–1425)

Sources

Ellis, Geoffrey. (1963) Earldoms in Fee: A Study in Peerage Law and History. London: The Saint Catherine Press, Limited.