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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 Robert Napier 1st Baronet 1560-1637

In 1560 Robert Napier 1st Baronet was born.

Before 1601 Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 40) and Elizabeth Staper were married without issue.

Before 1602 Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 41) and Margaret Barnes were married without issue.

Before 10 Aug 1602 Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 42) and Mary Robinson were married.

On 10 Aug 1602 [his son] Robert Napier 2nd Baronet was born to Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 42) and [his wife] Mary Robinson.

Sep 1611 Creation of Baronets

On 24 Sep 1611 a further tranche of Baronets was created by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45) ...

Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Napier of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire.

Thomas Penyston 1st Baronet (age 20) was created 1st Baronet Penyston of Leigh in Iden in Sussex. Martha Temple Lady Penyston (age 16) by marriage Lady Penyston of Leigh in Iden in Sussex.

On 30 Apr 1623 [his son] Robert Napier 2nd Baronet (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Thornhurst (age 18) were married.

Before 02 Nov 1624 [his son-in-law] Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle (age 38) and [his daughter] Maria Napier were married.

Before 31 Jan 1633 [his son] Robert Napier 2nd Baronet (age 30) and [his daughter-in-law] Penelope Egerton Lady Napier (age 24) were married. She the daughter of John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 54) and Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater (age 50). She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 22 Apr 1637 Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 77) died. His son [his son] Robert (age 34) succeeded 2nd Baronet Napier of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire. [his daughter-in-law] Penelope Egerton Lady Napier (age 28) by marriage Lady Napier of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire.

[his daughter] Maria Napier was born to Robert Napier 1st Baronet and Mary Robinson.