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sir henry percy
 

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Noun sir henry percy has 1 sense
  1. Percy, Sir Henry Percy, Hotspur, Harry Hotspur - English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)
    --1 is a kind of soldier

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Sir Henry Percy

Description:

Sir Henry Percy, also known as Harry Hotspur, was a prominent English nobleman and military commander during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the rival noble houses of Percy and Lancaster, including the infamous Percy Rebellion against King Henry IV.

Sample sentences:

  1. As a skilled military commander, Sir Henry Percy led numerous successful campaigns against the Scots.
  2. Sir Henry Percy's loyalty to his family and his strong sense of honor were admired by many.
  3. The Percy Rebellion, led by Sir Henry Percy, was a major challenge to the authority of King Henry IV.
  4. Shakespeare's play "Henry IV" portrays Sir Henry Percy, or Harry Hotspur, as a charismatic and courageous character.

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