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Published March 2025. 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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William John Whittemore 1860-1955 is in Painters.
In 1860 William John Whittemore was born.
Before 1885. William John Whittemore (age 24). Portrait of Frank Armstrong Crawford (age 45).
Frank Armstrong Crawford: On 18 Jan 1839 she was born to Robert Leighton Crawford and Martha Eliza Everett. Her curious firstname a consequence of her being named after her parents best friend, Frank Armstrong. Why they didn't adopt Francesca, or some other famale version of Frank, is unknown. On 21 Aug 1869 Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt and she were married. She signed a pre-nuptial agreement, agreeing to receive $500,000 in bonds after his death. Confederate Generals Braxton Bragg and his brother, Thomas Bragg, both attended the wedding. The difference in their ages was 44 years. On 04 May 1885 she died. Her funeral was conducted by the Reverend Charles Deems at the Church of Strangers, Manhattan.
1886. William John Whittemore (age 26). "Queen Anne's Lace".
Before 1911 William John Whittemore (age 50) and Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 42) were married.
In 1911 [his wife] Alice Vaud m Whittemore (age 43) died.
1945. William John Whittemore (age 85). "Skaters in East Hampton, New York".
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "Gathering Wildflowers".
Before 1955 William John Whittemore (age 94) and Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 91) were married.
Before 1955. William John Whittemore (age 94). "An Afternoon Stroll".
In 1955 [his wife] Alice Charlotte Simpson (age 92) died.
In 1955 William John Whittemore (age 95) died.