Treaty of Troyes

The Treaty of Troyes was an agreement between Henry V of England and Charles VI of France; it stated that Henry V and any heirs to the English throne would inherit the throne of France on the death of Charles VI. It was signed on 21 May 1420 in the city of Troyes, France. 

 

As part of the treaty an agreement was made for Henry V to marry Catherine of Valois, daughter of the French King, and the marriage took place on 2 June 1420. Following this, Henry was made regent of France, and Dauphin Charles was disinherited. 

 

Henry V and Charles VI died within two months of each other in 1422. Henry V’s infant son, now crowned Henry VI was also crowned King of France, however Dauphin Charles disputed this and gaining support he was then crowned Charles VII of France. 

 

Following a military victory by Charles VII, the throne was his, however England and France continued to fight over the French throne for many years.