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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 September 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) commenced his invasion of France by undertaking the Siege of Harfleur to provide himself with a port from which to supply future operations. John Mowbray 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 23), John Fastolf (age 35) and Thomas Chaucer (age 48) fought. William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 18) was wounded. Bishop Benedict Nichols was present.
On 15th December 1417 Bishop Benedict Nichols was translated to Bishop of St David's.
In 1418 Henry Wogan witnessed an act of Bishop Benedict Nichols.
In 1418 John Wogan witnessed an act of Bishop Benedict Nichols.
On 1st June 1418 Bishop Benedict Nichols received possession of the temporalities at St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire [Map].
On 25th June 1433 Bishop Benedict Nichols died.