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: Killgrew
In 1555 William Killigrew was born to [his father] John Killigrew (age 53).
After 26th November 1567 [his father] John Killigrew (deceased) died at Laroch, Cornwall.
In 1571 William Killigrew (age 16) was elected MP Grantham.
In 1572 William Killigrew (age 17) was elected MP Helston.
Before 1576 William Killigrew (age 20) was appointed Groom of the Privy Chamber.
Before 1576 John Leigh and [his future wife] Margery Saunders (age 29) were married.
Around 1576 William Killigrew (age 21) and Margery Saunders (age 30) were married.
In 1576 William Killigrew (age 21) was appointed Constable of Launceston Castle.
In 1579 [his daughter] Elizabeth Killigrew was born to William Killigrew (age 24) and [his wife] Margery Saunders (age 33). She married Maurice Berkeley and had issue.
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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In 1579 [his daughter] Catherine Killigrew was born to William Killigrew (age 24) and [his wife] Margery Saunders (age 33). She married Thomas Jermyn and had issue.
In 1580 [his son] Robert Killigrew was born to William Killigrew (age 25) and [his wife] Margery Saunders (age 34) at Lothbury. He married 1604 Mary Woodhouse and had issue.
In 1584 William Killigrew (age 29) was elected MP Penryn.
In 1593 William Killigrew (age 38) was elected MP Fowey.
In 1597 William Killigrew (age 42) was elected MP Cornwall.
In 1603 William Killigrew (age 48) was knighted.
In 1604 William Killigrew (age 49) was elected MP Liskeard.
In 1604 [his son] Robert Killigrew (age 24) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Woodhouse were married.
In 1605 William Killigrew (age 50) was appointed Chamberlain of the Exchequer.
In 1614 William Killigrew (age 59) was elected MP Penryn.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1622 William Killigrew (age 67) died.