Henry V of Brunswick vs Richard III of England

Henry V inherited the Duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenb

Henry V participated in the Hildesheim Diocesan Feud, fighting against the Bishop of Hildesheim. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Quedlinburg, which reduced the bishop's territory and strengthened the position of the Brunswick dukes.

Henry V was a staunch Catholic and actively opposed the Protestant Reformation in his territories. He expelled Lutheran preachers, enforced Catholic worship, and allied with Emperor Charles V against the Schmalkaldic League.

Henry V was defeated and captured by the forces of the Schmalkaldic League, led by John Frederick I of Saxony and Philip of Hesse. He was imprisoned for several years, and his duchy was occupied by Protestant forces, which introduced the Reformation there.

After the Imperial victory at M

Henry V was forced to accept the Treaty of Passau, which granted religious toleration to Lutherans. This treaty ended his ability to suppress Protestantism in his territories and marked a setback for Catholic forces in the Empire.

Richard, then Duke of Gloucester, commanded the vanguard of Edward IV's army at Tewkesbury, defeating the Lancastrian forces. This victory led to the death of Edward of Westminster, Henry VI's son, and the end of the Lancastrian line.

Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, led a rebellion against Richard III, aiming to place Henry Tudor on the throne. The rebellion failed, and Buckingham was executed, but it demonstrated significant opposition to Richard's rule.

Richard III was crowned king of England after Parliament declared Edward V illegitimate. His accession followed the imprisonment of the Princes in the Tower and was controversial, leading to accusations of usurpation and murder.

Richard III was killed in battle against Henry Tudor's forces at Bosworth Field. His death ended the Plantagenet dynasty and the Wars of the Roses, allowing Henry Tudor to become King Henry VII.