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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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Biography of Colonel Piers Edgecumbe 1609-1667

Paternal Family Tree: Edgecombe

In 1602 [his father] Richard Edgecumbe (age 32) and Anne Carey were married.

In 1608 [his father] Richard Edgecumbe (age 38) and [his mother] Mary Cotelle were married.

Around 1609 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe was born to Richard Edgecumbe (age 39) and Mary Cotelle.

In 1628 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 19) was elected MP Newport.

In 1636 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 27) and Mary Glanville were married at St Dunstan's in the West, Fleet Street [Map].

In 1637 [his daughter] Winifred Edgecumbe was born to Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 28) and [his wife] Mary Glanville at Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall.

On 23 Mar 1639 [his father] Richard Edgecumbe (age 69) died.

On 13 Feb 1640 [his son] Richard Edgecumbe was born to Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 31) and [his wife] Mary Glanville.

In Apr 1640 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 31) was elected MP Camelford.

In 1660 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 51) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.

Around 1660 [his son-in-law] Thomas Coventry 1st Earl Coventry (age 31) and [his daughter] Winifred Edgecumbe (age 23) were married.

In 1662 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 53) was elected MP Newport.

On 06 Jan 1667 Colonel Piers Edgecumbe (age 58) died.

Royal Ancestors of Colonel Piers Edgecumbe 1609-1667

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King John of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks

Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Colonel Piers Edgecumbe 1609-1667

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Edgecombe

Great x 2 Grandfather: Piers Edgecombe

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Edgecombe 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St John 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John St John 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Bradshaigh

Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine St John 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Morgan ap Jenkin Lord of Langstone

Great x 3 Grandmother: Sybil of Lansgtone Manor

GrandFather: Piers Edgecombe 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Father: Richard Edgecumbe 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Colonel Piers Edgecumbe 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

GrandFather: Thomas Cotelle

Mother: Mary Cotelle