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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In or before 1670 [his father] Humphrey Briggs 3rd Baronet (age 19) and [his mother] Barbara Wyndham (age 20) were married.
Around 1670 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet was born to [his father] Humphrey Briggs 3rd Baronet (age 20) and [his mother] Barbara Wyndham (age 20).
On 2nd July 1687 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet (age 17) matriculated Wadham College, Oxford University.
In 1691 [his grandfather] Humphrey Briggs 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. His son [his father] Humphrey (age 41) succeeded 3rd Baronet Briggs of Haughton in Shropshire.
In 1700 [his father] Humphrey Briggs 3rd Baronet (age 50) died. His son Humphrey (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Briggs of Haughton in Shropshire.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In February 1701 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet (age 31) was elected MP Shropshire. He was defeated for the seat in Nov 1701.
In July 1702 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Bridgnorth unopposed. He was re-elected in 1705 and 1708. He was defeated in 1710.
On 13th July 1716 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet (age 46) was elected MP Much Wenlock at a by-election. He was returned in the 1722 General Election. He stood down in 1727.
On 8th December 1734 Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet (age 64) died unmarried. His brother [his brother] Hugh (age 50) succeeded 5th Baronet Briggs of Haughton in Shropshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: Moreton Briggs 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Humphrey Briggs 2nd Baronet
Father: Humphrey Briggs 3rd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Wilbraham
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Wilbraham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Helena Egerton
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Wilbraham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Grosvenor
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Grosvenor
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Cotton
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Wilbraham 1st Baronet
GrandMother: Elizabeth Wilbraham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Savage 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Savage 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Somerset 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Savage 1st Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Manners 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Savage 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Vice-Admiral Thomas Wyndham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Wyndham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Scrope 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Wyndham 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Wyndham of Orchard 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Wadham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Wadham
GrandFather: Wadham Wyndham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Portman
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Portman
Great x 1 Grandmother: Joan Portman
Mother: Barbara Wyndham 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Clarke of Watford Manor in Northamptonshire
GrandMother: Barbara Clarke