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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.

Biography of Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet 1670-1734

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.

Royal Ancestors of Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet 1670-1734

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

Ancestors of Humphrey Briggs 4th Baronet 1670-1734

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