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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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Biography of Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet 1677-1767

Paternal Family Tree: Hoskyns

In or before 1675 [his father] John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 40) and [his mother] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns were married.

Around 1677 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet was born to John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 42) and Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns.

In 1701 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 24) was admitted to Middle Temple.

In 1705 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 28) joined the army during the war of the Spanish succession and was a Cornet in the 7th Dragoon Guards. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1708, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Hussars in 1709.

On 12th September 1705 [his father] John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 71) died. He was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood. His son [his brother] Bennet (age 30) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire

In 1711 [his brother] Bennet Hoskyns 3rd Baronet (age 36) died. His brother Hungerford (age 34) succeeded 4th Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire at which time he resigned from the army. [his future wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 11) by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

Around November 1716 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 39) and Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 17) were married. They had two sons and two daughters. The difference in their ages was 22 years.

On 6th March 1717 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 40) was elected unopposed MP Herefordshire which seat he held until 1722 when he was defeated. Hoskyns didn't stand for Parliament again.

On 22nd April 1720 [his son] Chandos Hoskyns 5th Baronet was born to Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 43) and [his wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 21).

In 1724 [his mother] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns died. She was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood.

On 2nd July 1735 [his wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 36) died.

In 1753 [his son] Chandos Hoskyns 5th Baronet (age 32) and [his daughter-in-law] Rebecca May Lady Hoskyns were married.

On 21st December 1767 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 90) died. His son [his son] Chandos (age 47) succeeded 5th Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire. [his daughter-in-law] Rebecca May Lady Hoskyns by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

Ancestors of Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet 1677-1767

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hoskyns of Hereford

GrandFather: Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Moyle of Buckwell, Kent

Great x 1 Grandmother: Benedicta Moyle

Father: John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Bingley of Temple-Combe, Somerset

GrandMother: Anne Bingley

Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet

GrandFather: Gabriel Lowe of Newark, Gloucestershire

Mother: Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns