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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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John "The Elder" Bettes 1531-1569 is in Painters.
In 1531 John "The Elder" Bettes was born.
In 1545 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 14). Portrait of a Man in a Black Cap.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of William Fitch (age 54) with his hand on a skull.
William Fitch: Around 1496 he was born to Thomas Fitch. On 26th December 1578 he died.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of William Cavendish (age 45).
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19). Portrait of Thomas Exmewe.
Around 1550 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 19); some doubt over attribution. Portrait of Thomas Wentworth 1st Baron Wentworth (age 49).
Around 1566 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 35). Portrait of a Gentleman.
In or before 1569 [his son] John "The Younger" Bettes was born to John "The Elder" Bettes (age 37).
In 1569 John "The Elder" Bettes (age 38) died.