Cradle of Henry V the son of Mary de Bohun and Henry Bolingbroke, and the grandson of John of Gaunt. Monmouth was among Henry of Bolingbroke's possessions and it was where the newly married couple lived for several years. Mary was to die in 1394; Henry Bolingbroke ousted king Richard II and became Henry IV, King of England, in 1399. The young Henry of Monmouth succeeded his father to become King Henry V in 1413. During the 18th and early 19th centuries the cradle was famous locally and its claim to be a genuine relic of Henry V's childhood was generally accepted. It was
Cultural depictions of Henry IV of England the name in use include Prince Harry, whose given name is Henry, and Henry Fippinger. Cultural depictions of Henry IV of England Henry IV of England has been depicted in popular culture a number of times. Henry has been portrayed on screen by: Henry has been portrayed a number of times on television, mainly in versions of Shakespeare's plays. In this context he has been played by: Henry has also been played on television by: Henry IV of England has also influenced an increased precedence in the use of "Henry" as a first name. In fact, it was so popular