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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 Thomas Phillips 1770-1845

Thomas Phillips 1770-1845 is in Painters.

On 18th October 1770 Thomas Phillips was born at Dudley, Worcestershire.

In 1790 Thomas Phillips (age 19) travelled to London with an introduction to Benjamin West (age 51) who found him employment on the painted-glass windows of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle [Map].

In 1791 Thomas Phillips (age 20) became a student at the Royal Academy.

1797. Thomas Phillips (age 26). Portrait of Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont (age 28).

1798. Thomas Phillips (age 27). Portrait of George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont (age 46).

1799. Thomas Phillips (age 28). Portrait of Alicia Carpenter Countess Egremont.

Around 1800. Thomas Phillips (age 29). Portrait of Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 50).

1804. Thomas Phillips (age 33). Portrait of John Parker 1st Earl Morley (age 31).

1805. Thomas Phillips (age 34). Portrait of Elizabeth Mary Anne Massingbird (age 31).

Elizabeth Mary Anne Massingbird: Around 1774 she was born to Henry Massingbird. In 1787 Henry Massingbird died. His daughter Elizabeth Mary Anne Massingbird and her husband Peregrine Langton aka Massingberd inherited Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire. Before 29th November 1835 Peregrine Langton aka Massingberd and she were married. On 29th November 1835 she died.

1805. Thomas Phillips (age 34). Portrait of Charles Watson 2nd Marquess Rockingham Prime Minister 1730-1782.

Around 1805. Thomas Phillips (age 34). Portrait of Frances Talbot Countess Morley (age 23) as Lavinia.

Frances Talbot Countess Morley: In 1782 she was born to Thomas Talbot of Wymondham. In 1809 John Parker 1st Earl Morley and she were married. On 6th December 1857 she died.

After 1806. Thomas Phillips (age 35). Portrait of Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (age 48).

1807. Thomas Phillips (age 36). Portrait of the children of Charles Chetwynd-Talbot 2nd Earl Talbot (age 29) and Frances Thomasina Lambart Countess Talbot (age 35).

1807. Thomas Phillips (age 36). Portrait of Frances Thomasina Lambart Countess Talbot (age 35).

1810. Thomas Phillips (age 39). Portrait of Joseph Banks 1st Baronet (age 66).

1810. Thomas Phillips (age 39). Portrait of Joseph Banks 1st Baronet (age 66).

1811. Thomas Phillips (age 40). Portrait of the children of Charles Chetwynd-Talbot 2nd Earl Talbot (age 33) and Frances Thomasina Lambart Countess Talbot (age 39).

1812. Thomas Phillips (age 41). Portrait of George Wyndham 1st Baron Leconfield (age 24).

1814. Thomas Phillips (age 43). Portrait of George "Lord Byron" 6th Baron Byron (age 25) dressed in traditional Albanian costume.

Around 1815. Thomas Phillips (age 44). Portrait of Henry Charles Englefield 7th Baronet (age 63).

1817. Thomas Phillips (age 46). Portrait of Hugh Percy 3rd Duke Northumberland (age 31).

1818. Thomas Phillips (age 47). Portrait of Francis Leggatt Chantrey (age 36). Half-length aged 37, holding a modelling tool, his left arm on a marble head; bald head with dark hair at sides, hazel eyes, dark complexion; voluminous grey coat, white filled shirt open at neck and fastened with brooch; statuette of Lady Louisa Russell (age 5) in left background.

Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn: Memorials of Francis Chantrey RA in Hallamshire and Elsewhere Part V London Life and Works. In 1818, he exhibited a bust of John Rennie, the engineer, one of his most admirable heads, and that exquisite little statue at Woburn of Lady Louisa Russell, the present Marchioness of Abercorn. The child stands on tiptoe, with a face of the most exquisite and arch expression, proud with delight of the dove which she fondles in her bosom. All who have been at Woburn will recollect this little figure; but the trays of the Italian boys have given it a wider, and only its deserved celebrity. On 8th July 1812 she was born to John Russell 6th Duke Bedford and Georgiana Gordon Duchess Bedford. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. In 1832 James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn and she were married. She by marriage Duchess Abercorn. She the daughter of John Russell 6th Duke Bedford and Georgiana Gordon Duchess Bedford. He the son of James Hamilton and Harriet Douglas Countess Aberdeen.

1820. Thomas Phillips (age 49). Portrait of Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey (age 55).

1820. Thomas Phillips (age 49). Portrait of John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham (age 27).

On 19th March 1825 William Owen (deceased) was buried St Luke's Church Chelsea in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends, including Thomas Lawrence (age 55), Richard Westmacott (age 49), Thomas Phillips (age 54) and 'Thompson' [probably Thomas Clement Thompson (age 45)].

1826. Thomas Phillips (age 55). Portrait of Bishop Edward Coplestone (age 49).

1826. Thomas Phillips (age 55). Portrait of John Wodehouse 2nd Baron Wodehouse (age 54).

John Wodehouse 2nd Baron Wodehouse: On 11th January 1771 he was born to John Wodehouse 1st Baron Wodehouse and Sophia Berkeley Baroness Wodehouse. In 1796 John Wodehouse 2nd Baron Wodehouse and Charlotte Norris Baroness Woodhouse were married. On 29th May 1834 John Wodehouse 1st Baron Wodehouse died. His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 7th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Charlotte Norris Baroness Woodhouse by marriage Lady Woodhouse of Wilberhall. On 31st May 1846 John Wodehouse 2nd Baron Wodehouse died. His grandson John succeeded 3rd Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 8th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall.

Before 10th February 1826 . Thomas Phillips (age 55). Portrait of Elizabeth Alicia Maria Wyndham Countess Carnarvon (age 73).

Before 12th January 1834. Thomas Phillips (age 63). Portrait of William Wyndham Granville 1st Baron Grenville (age 74).

William Wyndham Granville 1st Baron Grenville: On 25th October 1759 he was born to George Granville and Elizabeth Wyndham. On 12th January 1834 William Wyndham Granville 1st Baron Grenville died.

1837. Thomas Phillips (age 66). Portrait of Bishop Joseph Allen (age 67).

1837. Thomas Phillips (age 66). Portrait of Prince Augustus Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Sussex (age 63) sat in the chair of the President of the Royal Society.

Around 1845. Thomas Phillips (age 74). Portrait of Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 54).

On 20th April 1845 Thomas Phillips (age 74) died.