commonly known as Sir Harry Hotspur, or simply Hotspur, was a late mediaeval English nobleman. He was known as one of the most valiant knights of his day, and was a significant captain during the Anglo-Scottish wars. He later led successive rebellions against Henry IV of England, and was slain at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 at the height of his career.
17th great grandfather to the grandchildren of Vernia Swindell Byars (1894-1985) ...