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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 Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook

Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook was born to Samuel Ibbetson of Denton Hall.

Before 1752 Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 36) and Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook were married.

In 1752 [her son] Francis Vernon was born to [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 37) and Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook.

In 1762 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 47) was created 1st Baron Orwell. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Baroness Orwell.

Before 16th July 1770 Francis Cotes (age 44). Portrait of Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook.

In 1776 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 61) was created 1st Viscount Orwell. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Viscountess Orwell.

In 1777 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 62) was created 1st Earl Shipbrook of Newry in County Down. Alice Ibbetson Countess Shipbrook by marriage Countess Shipbrook of Newry in County Down.

On 15th October 1783 [her husband] Francis Vernon 1st Earl Shipbrook (age 68) died.