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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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Archbishop of Dublin

Archbishop of Dublin is in Archbishop Ireland.

In 1181 Bishop John Comyn (age 31) was elected Archbishop of Dublin by some of the clergy of Dublin, who had assembled at Evesham for the purpose. He was not then a priest, but was subsequently, in the same year, ordained.

On 21st March 1181, Palm Sunday, Bishop John Comyn (age 31) was consecrated Archbishop of Dublin by Pope Lucius III at Velletri.

In 1213 Henry de Loundres Archbishop of Dublin was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.

On 13th September 1215 Henry de Loundres Archbishop of Dublin was appointed Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map] by King John of England (age 48). From that time until the recently the Archbishop of Dublin has always been Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map].

1555 Consecrations

On 4th September 1555 Bishop Edmund "Bloody" Bonner of London (age 55) consecrated an Archbishop and two Bishops at St Paul's Cathedral [Map]:

Archbishop Hugh Curwen (age 55) was consecrated Archbishop of Dublin.

Bishop James Turbeville was consecrated Bishop of Exeter.

Bishop William Glynne (age 51) was consecrated Bishop of Bangor.

In 1619 Lancelot Bulkeley was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.

On 14th February 1682 Archbishop Francis Marsh (age 55) was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.

In 1703 Archbishop William King (age 52) was appointed Archbishop of Dublin which position he held for life.

On 5th March 1772 Archbishop John Cradock (age 64) was translated to Archbishop of Dublin by letters patent.

Archbishop Richard Talbot was appointed Archbishop of Dublin.