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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 Richard Brydges 1500-1558

Paternal Family Tree: Brugge

In 1500 Richard Brydges was born to Henry Brydges (age 36).

On 02 Nov 1518 Richard Brydges (age 18) admitted at Middle Temple.

In 1523 Richard Brydges (age 23) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).

Before 1525 Richard Brydges (age 24) and Anne Norrys were married.

In 1529 Richard Brydges (age 29) was elected MP Ludgershall.

In 1536 Richard Brydges (age 36) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).

After 06 Dec 1537 [his father] Henry Brydges (deceased) died.

In 1539 Richard Brydges (age 39) was elected MP Berkshire (Note. There is some doubt about this).

Before 1540 Richard Brydges (age 39) and Jane Spencer (age 20) were married.

In or before 1540 [his daughter] Jane Brydges was born to Richard Brydges (age 39) and [his wife] Jane Spencer (age 20).

In 1543 [his son] Anthony Brydges was born to Richard Brydges (age 43) and [his wife] Jane Spencer (age 24).

In 1546 [his daughter] Frances Brydges was born to Richard Brydges (age 46) and [his wife] Jane Spencer (age 27).

In or before 1547 [his son] Leonor Foix was born to Richard Brydges (age 46) and [his wife] Jane Spencer (age 27).

In Apr 1553 Richard Brydges (age 53) was elected MP Berkshire.

In Oct 1553 Richard Brydges (age 53) was elected MP Ludgershall.

In 1554 Richard Brydges (age 54) was appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire.

In Nov 1554 Richard Brydges (age 54) was elected MP Berkshire.

In 1558 Richard Brydges (age 58) was elected MP Ludgershall (Note. There is some doubt about this).

On 01 Aug 1558 Richard Brydges (age 58) died.

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After 1563 Simon Harcourt (age 46) and [his former wife] Jane Spencer (age 44) were married.

On 29 Sep 1593 [his former wife] Jane Spencer (age 74) died at Ludgershall, Wiltshire.

Ancestors of Richard Brydges 1500-1558

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Brugge

Great x 1 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 4th Baron Chandos

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Berkeley of Coberley

Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Berkeley

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Chandos 2nd Baron Chandos

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Chandos

GrandFather: Thomas Brugge 5th Baron Chandos

Father: Henry Brydges

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Darell

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Darell

GrandMother: Florence Darell Baroness Chandos

Richard Brydges