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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 William Godolphin 1515-1570

Paternal Family Tree: Godolphin

In 1515 William Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 29).

In 1544 [his daughter] Margaret Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 29).

Siege of Boulogne

In July 1544 English forces commenced the Siege of Boulogne at Boulogne sur Mer [Map]. John Chichester, William Godolphin (age 29), Henry Dudley (age 18) and Anthony Wingfield (age 57) fought. Henry Strangeways (age 44) were killed.

In 1549 William Godolphin (age 34) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.

In 1553 William Godolphin (age 38) was elected MP Cornwall.

On 12th October 1555 [his son-in-law] Robert Denys (age 27) and [his daughter] Margaret Godolphin (age 11) were married.

In 1568 William Godolphin (age 53) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.

In 1570 William Godolphin (age 55) died.

[his daughter] Grace Godolphin was born to William Godolphin.

Ancestors of William Godolphin 1515-1570

GrandFather: John Godolphin

Father: William Godolphin

William Godolphin