In 'Henry IV, Part 1,' what is the real name of the rebel leader famously known as 'Hotspur'?
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Correct answer: Henry Percy, called Hotspur
Henry Percy, nicknamed Hotspur for his fiery temperament and military speed, serves as a foil to the seemingly idle Prince Hal. Their conflict culminates at the Battle of Shrewsbury.
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