BattlefieldsPercy Revolt 1403
Medieval

Percy Revolt 1403

1403
Shropshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Percy rebels
Forces
Percy rebels c.10,000–14,000; Battle of Shrewsbury 1403.
VS
Victor
Henry IV
Forces
Henry IV c.14,000–17,000
Outcome
Hotspur led revolt; ended at Shrewsbury; Northumberland fled
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Shrewsbury (1403) was a crucial conflict that tested the stability of Henry IV's relatively new Lancastrian dynasty. The Percy family's rebellion threatened to destabilize the kingdom and demonstrated the dangers posed by over-mighty nobles with significant regional power and military resources. The battle's outcome directly determined whether Henry IV could consolidate his rule or face continued baronial challenges to his legitimacy.

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