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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: Legh
In or before 1595 [his father] John Leigh (age 19) and [his mother] Ursula Hoddeston were married.
In 1595 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh was born to John Leigh (age 20) and Ursula Hoddeston.
On 04 Nov 1608 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 13) was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
On 11 Nov 1610 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 15) and Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh (age 15) were married.
Around 1615 [his son] Thomas Leigh was born to Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 20) and [his wife] Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh (age 20).
In 1626 [his father] John Leigh (age 51) died at Whimple, Devon.
In Feb 1626 [his grandfather] Thomas Leigh 1st Baronet (age 84) died at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire [Map]. His grandson Thomas (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
In 1628 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 33) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1636 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 41) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire.
On 01 Jul 1643 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 48) was created 1st Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. [his wife] Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh (age 48) by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
In 1653 [his son-in-law] Justinian Isham 2nd Baronet (age 43) and [his daughter] Vere Leigh Lady Isham were married.
After 14 Dec 1654 [his son] Charles Leigh and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Littleton were married.
Around 1655 [his son-in-law] John Tracy 3rd Viscount Tracy (age 38) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Leigh Viscountess Tracy were married.
In or before 1663 [his son-in-law] William Bromley and [his daughter] Ursula Leigh were married.
In 1663 [his daughter] Ursula Leigh died.
In 1669 [his wife] Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh (age 74) died.
On 22 Feb 1672 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh (age 77) died. His grandson [his grandson] Thomas (age 19) succeeded 2nd Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, 3rd Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
[his daughter] Ursula Leigh was born to Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh and Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh.
[his daughter] Vere Leigh Lady Isham was born to Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh and Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh.
[his son] Charles Leigh was born to Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh and Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Leigh Viscountess Tracy was born to Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh and Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh.
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Leigh
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Leigh
Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Leigh
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Leigh
GrandFather: Thomas Leigh 1st Baronet
Father: John Leigh
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Spencer
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Spencer
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Empson
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Spencer
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabella Graunt
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Spencer
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Knightley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Knightley
Great x 2 Grandmother: Susan Knightley
GrandMother: Katharine Spencer
Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Kitson
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Donnington of Stoke Newington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Donnington Countess Bath
GrandFather: Christopher Hoddeston
Mother: Ursula Hoddeston