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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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Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Nathaniel Humfreys of Candlewick Street in London.
On Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet married Ellen, the widow of Colonel Robert Lancashire of London, at Knightsbridge Chapel.
In 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Sheriff of London.
Before 19th August 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet and Margaret Wintour were married.
On or before 19th August 1704 [his son] Orlando Humphreys 2nd Baronet was born to Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet and [his wife] Margaret Wintour. He married before 1736 Ellen Lancashire and had issue.
On 19th August 1704 [his wife] Margaret Wintour died. She was buried at St Mildred's Church, Poultry [Map].
On 26th October 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was knighted.
On 29th July 1707 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected Alderman of Cheap ward.
In 1714 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Lord Mayor of London.
On 20th October 1714 King George I (age 54) was crowned I King Great Britain and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Archbishop Thomas Tenison (age 78).
Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 30) was appointed Lord High Steward.
Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet officiated in his capacity of Lord Mayor of London, entertaining the King and his court at Guildhall
On 30th November 1714 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Humphreys of London.
In 1715 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected MP Marlborough which seat he held until 1722.
In 1719 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Director of the Bank of England which office he held at various times until 1730.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 25th January 1733 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected Alderman of Bridge Without ward.
On 26th October 1735 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Poultry [Map]. His son Orlando (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baronet Humphreys of London.
GrandFather: William ap Humfrey of Penrhyn in Montgomeryshire
Father: Nathaniel Humfreys of Candlewick Street in London