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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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Baronet Masham of Long Ashton is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
20th December 1621. William Masham 1st Baronet (age 30) created.
1st July 1656. Grandson William Masham 2nd Baronet succeeded.
1663. Son Francis Masham 3rd Baronet (age 17) succeeded.
7th February 1723. Son Samuel Masham 1st Baron Masham (age 44) succeeded.
1758. Son Samuel Masham 2nd Baron Masham (age 45) succeeded.
14th June 1776. Samuel Masham 2nd Baron Masham extinct.
On 20th December 1621 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
After 1st July 1656 William Masham 1st Baronet (deceased) died. His grandson William succeeded 2nd Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
Around 1663 William Masham 2nd Baronet died. His son Francis (age 17) succeeded 3rd Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
In or before 1679 Francis Masham 3rd Baronet (age 32) and Mary Scott Lady Masham (age 29) were married. She by marriage Lady Masham of Long Ashton.
In 1685 Francis Masham 3rd Baronet (age 39) and Damaris Cudworth Lady Masham (age 25) were married. She by marriage Lady Masham of Long Ashton.
Around 7th February 1723 Francis Masham 3rd Baronet (age 77) died. His son Samuel (age 44) succeeded 4th Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
In 1758 Samuel Masham 1st Baron Masham (age 79) died. His son Samuel (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baron Masham of Otes in Essex, 5th Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
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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On 14th June 1776 Samuel Masham 2nd Baron Masham (age 63) died. Baron Masham of Otes in Essex and Baronet Masham of Long Ashton extinct.