Lord Henry of Flanders

Also known as: Sir Henry of Flanders · Family: Flanders · Role: young esquire and knight · First appears: Book 1, Chapter 21, part 1/2

Life events

The King knighted Lord Henry of Flanders and granted him an annual income of two hundred pounds.(Book 1, Chapter 21, part 1/2 · 📍 England)
- With: King Edward
- “he called to him the Lord Henry of Flanders, who was but a young esquire, and knighted him; at the same time giving him two hundred pounds sterling a year, properly secured in England.”
The attacking party failed to conquer Hennecourt and retreated with many killed or wounded.(Book 1, Chapter 21, part 1/2 · 📍 Hennecourt)
- With: Sir John de Hainault Lords of Fauquemont Lords of Bergues Lords of Vaudresen Lords of Lens
- “Hennecourt was very vigorously attacked that day; and it lasted until vespers. Many of the assailants were killed or wounded.”
Lord Henry was rescued after the abbot dragged him against the barriers, but his sword was taken.(Book 1, Chapter 21, part 1/2 · 📍 Hennecourt)
- “Sir Henry was sorely hurt: he was, however, at last rescued, but his sword remained with the abbot.”

with King Edward (The king knighted and granted an income to Henry.) “he called to him the Lord Henry of Flanders, who was but a young esquire, and knighted him; at the same time giving him two hundred pounds sterling a year, properly secured in England.”
allies with Sir John de Hainault “Sir Henry of Flanders, to do credit to his newly acquired knighthood, and to obtain honor, made one of a party of knights, who were conducted by Sir John de Hainault.”

Extracted from the original text of The Boy's Froissart. Made with Rho MD.