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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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Arthur William Devis 1762-1822 is in Painters.
On 20 Jul 1742 [his father] Arthur Devis (age 30) and [his mother] Elizabeth Faulkener (age 23) were married at Church of St Katharine's by the Tower [Map]. They had twenty-two children of which only six survived infancy.
On 10 Aug 1762 Arthur William Devis was born to Arthur Devis (age 50) and Elizabeth Faulkener (age 43).
Around 1778. Arthur William Devis (age 15). Portrait of General Edward William Leyborne Popham (age 13).
General Edward William Leyborne Popham: On 27 Jun 1764 he was born to William Leybourne Leyboure and Anne Popham. In or before 1821 he and Elizabeth Andrew were married. On 16 Jun 1843 he died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Chilton Foliat.
1778. Arthur William Devis (age 15). Portrait of James Duff 2nd Earl Fife (age 48).
James Duff 2nd Earl Fife: On 29 Sep 1729 he was born to William Duff 1st Earl Fife. On 05 Jun 1759 James Duff 2nd Earl Fife and Dorothea Sinclair. On 30 Sep 1763 William Duff 1st Earl Fife died. His son James succeeded 2nd Earl Fife. In 1809 James Duff 2nd Earl Fife died without issue at Fife House Whitehall Palace. His brother Alexander succeeded 3rd Earl Fife.
1786. Arthur William Devis (age 23). Portrait of Colonel William Monson (age 25) and Anne Debonnaire.
Colonel William Monson: On 15 Dec 1760 he was born to John Monson 2nd Baron Monson. On 10 Jan 1786 Colonel William Monson and Anne Debonnaire were married in Calcutta, India. On 26 Dec 1807 Colonel William Monson died.
Anne Debonnaire: she was born to John Debonnaire. In 1841 she died.
1786. Arthur William Devis (age 23). Portrait of Robert Chambers (age 48) and Frances Wilton Lady Chambers.
Robert Chambers: On 14 Jan 1737 he was born to Robert Chambers at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland [Map]. In 1774 he and Frances Wilton Lady Chambers were married. She the daughter of Joseph Wilton. On 09 May 1803 he died.
Frances Wilton Lady Chambers: she was born to Joseph Wilton.
1786. Arthur William Devis (age 23). Portrait of Anne Debonnaire.
On 25 Jul 1787 [his father] Arthur Devis (age 75) died at Brighton.
In 1788 [his mother] Elizabeth Faulkener (age 69) died.
1789. Arthur William Devis (age 26). Portrait of Robert Chambers (age 51) and Frances Wilton Lady Chambers.
Around 1792 Arthur William Devis (age 29). Portrait of Charles Cornwallis 1st Marquess Cornwallis (age 53).
On 21 Jul 1797 Arthur William Devis (age 34) was recorded as living at 27 George Street.
In 1803 Arthur William Devis (age 40). Portrait of William Pitt Amherst 1st Earl Amherst (age 29).
1807. Arthur William Devis (age 44). Portrait of The Death of Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson.
In or before 1810 Arthur William Devis (age 47) and Margaret Lanchester (age 25) were married. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of Arthur Devis and Elizabeth Faulkener.
In 1810 [his daughter] Ellin Devis was born to Arthur William Devis (age 47) and [his wife] Margaret Lanchester (age 26).
In 1810 Arthur William Devis (age 47). Portrait of William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 43).
Around 1815 Arthur William Devis (age 52). Portrait of Reverend John Page-Wood 2nd Baronet (age 19).
Reverend John Page-Wood 2nd Baronet: In 1796 he was born to Matthew Wood 1st Baronet and Maria Page. On 25 Sep 1843 Matthew Wood 1st Baronet died. His son Reverend succeeded 2nd Baronet Wood of Hatherley House in Gloucestershire. In 1866 Reverend John Page-Wood 2nd Baronet died. His son Francis succeeded 3rd Baronet Wood of Hatherley House in Gloucestershire.
In 1818 [his wife] Margaret Lanchester (age 34) died. She was buried at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map].
Before 1822 Arthur William Devis (age 59). Portrait of [his sister] Ellen Devis.
Ellen Devis: In Dec 1746 she was born to Arthur Devis and Elizabeth Faulkener. In Feb 1820 she died.
Before 1822 Arthur William Devis (age 59). Portrait of Horatio Nelson 1st Viscount Nelson.
On 11 Feb 1822 Arthur William Devis (age 59) died of apoplexy at Caroline Street Bedford Square Camden. He was buried at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map].