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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: Morice
In or before 1628 [his father] William Morice (age 25) and [his mother] Elizabeth Prideaux were married.
In 1628 William Morice 1st Baronet was born to William Morice (age 25) and Elizabeth Prideaux at Churston Ferrers, Devon.
On 21 May 1647 William Morice 1st Baronet (age 19) matriculated Exeter College, Oxford University.
In or before 1660 William Morice 1st Baronet (age 31) and Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice were married.
In or before 1660 [his son] William Morice was born to William Morice 1st Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice.
On 20 Apr 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) created a number of new Baronets and Peers:
William Morice 1st Baronet (age 33) was created 1st Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon. [his wife] Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice by marriage Lady Morice of Werrington in Devon.
John Crew 1st Baron Crew (age 63) was created 1st Baron Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire. Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew (age 59) by marriage Baroness Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire.
Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon (age 52) was created 1st Earl Clarendon at Westminster Abbey [Map] on the occasion of the Coronation Charles II. Frances Aylesbury Countess Clarendon (age 43) by marriage Countess Clarendon.
Oliver Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Tyrconnel (age 51) was created 1st Earl Tyrconnel. Eleanore Holles Countess Tyrconnel by marriage Countess Tyrconnel.
John Evelyn's Diary. 10 Sep 1663. I dined with Mr. Treasurer of the Navy (age 53), where, sitting by Mr. Secretary Morice (age 35), we had much discourse about books and authors, he being a learned man, and had a good collection.
John Evelyn's Diary. 09 Jul 1665. I went to Hampton-Court [Map], where now the whole Court was, to solicit for money; to carry intercepted letters; confer again with Sir William Coventry (age 37), the Duke's secretary; and so home, having dined with Mr. Secretary Morice (age 37).
In or before 1671 [his daughter] Gertrude Morice Lady Yonge was born to William Morice 1st Baronet (age 42) and [his wife] Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice.
In or before 1671 [his daughter] Mary Morice Lady Carew was born to William Morice 1st Baronet (age 42) and [his wife] Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice.
In 1676 William Morice 1st Baronet (age 48) and Elizabeth Reynell Lady Morice were married. She by marriage Lady Morice of Werrington in Devon.
On 12 Dec 1676 [his father] William Morice (age 74) died.
In 1677 [his son-in-law] Walter Yonge 3rd Baronet (age 24) and [his daughter] Gertrude Morice Lady Yonge (age 6) were married. She by marriage Lady Yonge of Colyton in Devon.
In 1679 [his daughter] Gertrude Morice Lady Yonge (age 8) died.
In 1681 [his son] Nicholas Morice 2nd Baronet was born to William Morice 1st Baronet (age 53) and [his wife] Elizabeth Reynell Lady Morice.
On 05 Jul 1681 [his son-in-law] John Carew 3rd Baronet (age 45) and [his daughter] Mary Morice Lady Carew (age 10) were married. She by marriage Lady Carew of Antony in Cornwall. The difference in their ages was 35 years.
On or before 03 Apr 1684 [his wife] Elizabeth Reynell Lady Morice died. She was buried on 03 Apr 1684 at Werrington, Devon.
In 1687 [his son] William Morice (age 27) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Lower were married.
On or before 24 Jun 1688 [his son] William Morice (age 28) died. He was buried at 24 Jun 1688 on 24 Jun 1688.
On or before 07 Feb 1690 William Morice 1st Baronet (age 62) died. He was buried at Werrington, Devon on 07 Feb 1690. His son [his son] Nicholas (age 9) succeeded 2nd Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon.
Father: William Morice
GrandFather: Humphrey Prideaux of Souldon in Holsworthy, Devon
Mother: Elizabeth Prideaux