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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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Biography of Winifred "Freda" May Birkin 1894-1983

On 28th July 1894 Winifred "Freda" May Birkin was born to Colonel Charles Wilfred Birkin.

On 9th July 1913 William Dudley Ward (age 35) and Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 18) were married.

On 4th August 1914 [her daughter] Penelope Dudley Ward was born to [her husband] William Dudley Ward (age 36) and Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 20).

On 25th May 1916 [her daughter] Claire Angela Dudley Ward was born to [her husband] William Dudley Ward (age 38) and Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 21).

From 1918 to around 1929 Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 23) was the mistress of King Edward VIII (age 23).

1919. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 24)

1920. John Lavery (age 63). "The Lady in Black and Green" aka Portrait of Mrs Dudley Ward aka Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 25).

In 1931 William Dudley Ward (age 53) and Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 36) were divorced.

On 11th November 1946 [her former husband] William Dudley Ward (age 69) died at Calgary, Alberta.

On 22nd January 1982 [her daughter] Penelope Dudley Ward (age 67) died.

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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 16th March 1983 Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 88) died.

Ancestors of Winifred "Freda" May Birkin 1894-1983

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Birkin

GrandFather: Thomas Birkin 1st Baronet

Father: Colonel Charles Wilfred Birkin

GrandMother: Harriet Tebbutt

Winifred "Freda" May Birkin