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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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In 1539 Bishop William Wickham was born.
In 1584 Bishop William Wickham (age 45) was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 1st August 1587 Mary Queen of Scots was buried at Peterborough Cathedral [Map]. Bishop William Wickham (age 48) preached.
Before 1590 Bishop William Wickham (age 50) and Antonia Barlow (age 49) were married. She the daughter of Bishop William Barlow.
In 1595 Bishop William Wickham (age 56) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.
On 11th June 1595 Bishop William Wickham (age 56) died at Winchester Palace [Map]. He was buried at Southwark Cathedral [Map].
[his son] Henry Wickham was born to Bishop William Wickham.