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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 Charles Montagu 1564-1625

Paternal Family Tree: Montagu

Maternal Family Tree: Anne Pakenham 1485-1544

In 1557 [his father] Edward Montagu (age 27) and [his mother] Elizabeth Harrington (age 12) were married.

Around 1564 Charles Montagu was born to Edward Montagu (age 34) and Elizabeth Harrington (age 19).

Before 1599 Thomas Malby of London and [his future wife] Letice Clifford (age 28) were married.

Before 1600 John Rotherham of Semers in Buckinghamshire and [his future wife] Letice Clifford (age 29) were married.

In 1601 Charles Montagu (age 37) and Letice Clifford (age 31) were married.

On 26th January 1602 [his father] Edward Montagu (age 72) died at Brigstock, Boughton.

On 29th August 1611 [his wife] Letice Clifford (age 41) died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].

In 1612 Charles Montagu (age 48) and Mary Whitmore (age 37) were married.

In or after 1612 [his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Baroness Hatton was born to Charles Montagu (age 48) and [his wife] Mary Whitmore (age 37).

In or after 1612 [his daughter] Anne Montagu Baroness North was born to Charles Montagu (age 48) and [his wife] Mary Whitmore (age 37).

In 1614 Charles Montagu (age 50) was elected MP Harwich.

In 1615 [his daughter] Mary Montagu was born to Charles Montagu (age 51) and [his wife] Mary Whitmore (age 40).

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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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On 19th May 1618 [his mother] Elizabeth Harrington (age 73) died.

In 1621 Charles Montagu (age 57) was elected MP Higham Ferrers.

In 1624 Charles Montagu (age 60) was elected MP Higham Ferrers.

In 1625 Charles Montagu (age 61) was elected MP Higham Ferrers.

On 11th September 1625 Charles Montagu (age 61) died at Barking, Essex. He was buried in Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Barking [Map].

On 3rd July 1652 [his former wife] Mary Whitmore (age 77) died.

Royal Ancestors of Charles Montagu 1564-1625

Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Charles Montagu 1564-1625

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Montagu 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Christina Basset 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Holcot

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Dudley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Dudley

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Dudley

Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley

Father: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Roper

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Roper

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall

GrandMother: Helen Roper

Charles Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Harrington

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Culpepper

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Harrington

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington

GrandFather: James Harrington

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton

Mother: Elizabeth Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: William IV Sidney

Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Brandon

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Brandon

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ada Calthorpe

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Brandon

GrandMother: Lucy Sidney

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Pakenham

Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham