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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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Paternal Family Tree: Norreys
John Norreys was appointed Keeper of the King's Wardrobe to King Henry VI of England and II of France.
John Norreys was appointed Knight of the Bath.
Around 1400 John Norreys was born to William Norreys (age 15).
Before 1437 John Norreys (age 36) and Alice Merbrook were married.
Around 1440 [his son] John Norreys was born to John Norreys (age 40) and [his future wife] Eleanor Clitherow.
Around 1441 [his son] William Norreys was born to John Norreys (age 41) and [his wife] Alice Merbrook at Yattendon Castle [Map].
In 1441 John Norreys (age 41) was appointed Esquire to the Body.
Around 1445 Nicholas Wyfold and [his future wife] Margaret Chedworth Duchess Norfolk (age 9) were married.
Around 1450 [his daughter] Anne Norreys was born to John Norreys (age 50) and [his wife] Alice Merbrook.
After 1450 John Norreys (age 50) and Eleanor Clitherow were married.
After 29 Mar 1461 [his son] William Norreys (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Vere were married. She the daughter of John de Vere 12th Earl of Oxford (age 52) and Elizabeth Howard Countess of Oxford (age 51).
On 01 Sep 1461 [his father] William Norreys (age 76) died.
Before 01 Sep 1466 John Norreys (age 66) and Margaret Chedworth Duchess Norfolk (age 30) were married. The difference in their ages was 36 years.
On 01 Sep 1466 John Norreys (age 66) died. He was buried in the Norreys Chapel St Michael's Church, Bray.
Before 22 Jan 1467 John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk (age 42) and [his former wife] Margaret Chedworth Duchess Norfolk (age 31) were married. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England.
In 1494 [his former wife] Margaret Chedworth Duchess Norfolk (age 58) died.