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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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In 1398 David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford (age 38) was created 1st Earl Crawford by King Robert II of Scotland (his wife's father) who also gave him Crawford Castle, Crawford. Elizabeth Stewart Countess Crawford (age 36) by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1407 David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford (age 47) died in Finavon Castle, Milton of Finavon, Forfar. Alexander Lindsay 2nd Earl Crawford succeeded 2nd Earl Crawford.
In 1439 Alexander Lindsay 2nd Earl Crawford died. David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford (age 34) succeeded 3rd Earl Crawford.
On 24 Jan 1445 the Battle of Arbroath was fought between Clan Lindsay and Clans Ogilvy, Gordon, Oliphant, Seton and Forbes. David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford (age 40) was killed when attempting to prevent the battle by riding between the two armies in an attempt to call a truce. Unfortunately a member of the Clan Ogilvy, thinking the Earl was attacked threw his spear at the Earl, hitting him in the mouth, killing him instantly. Clan Lindsay victorious. Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 22) succeeded 4th Earl Crawford. Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 20) by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1453 Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 30) died. David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose (age 13) succeeded 5th Earl Crawford.
In 1459 David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose (age 19) and Elizabeth Hamilton Duchess Montrose (age 17) were married. She by marriage Countess Crawford. She the daughter of James Hamilton 1st Lord Hamilton (age 44) and Euphemia Graham Lady Hamilton (age 51). He the son of Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford and Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 34).
On 25 Dec 1495 David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose (age 55) died. Duke Montrose had been granted for life only and was, therefore, extinct. John Lindsay 6th Earl Crawford succeeded 6th Earl Crawford.
In 1513 John Lindsay 6th Earl Crawford (age 18) died. Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford (age 72) succeeded 7th Earl Crawford.
In 1517 Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford (age 76) died. David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford succeeded 8th Earl Crawford.
In 1526 David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford and Isobel Lundie Countess Crawford and Rothes (age 24) were married. She by marriage Countess Crawford. He the son of Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford.
On 27 Nov 1542 David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford died. David Lindsay 9th Earl Crawford (age 39) succeeded 9th Earl Crawford.
On 10 Sep 1558 David Lindsay 9th Earl Crawford (age 55) died. He had disinherited his own sons. David Lindsay 10th Earl Crawford (age 31) succeeded 10th Earl Crawford.
In 1652 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford (age 40) succeeded 17th Earl Crawford. Margaret Hamilton Countess Lindsay and Crawford (age 40) by marriage Countess Crawford.
In 1678 John Lindsay 1st Earl Lindsay 17th Earl Crawford (age 66) died. William Lindsay 18th Earl Crawford 2nd Earl Lindsay (age 33) succeeded 18th Earl Crawford, 2nd Earl Lindsay.
On 06 Mar 1698 William Lindsay 18th Earl Crawford 2nd Earl Lindsay (age 53) died. John Lindsay 19th Earl of Crawford, 3rd Earl of Lindsay succeeded 19th Earl Crawford, 3rd Earl Lindsay.
In Dec 1713 John Lindsay 19th Earl of Crawford, 3rd Earl of Lindsay died. John Lindsay 20th Earl of Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay (age 11) succeeded 20th Earl Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay.
On 25 Dec 1749 John Lindsay 20th Earl of Crawford, 4th Earl Lindsay (age 47) died. George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford 5th Earl Lindsay (age 26) succeeded 21st Earl Crawford, 5th Earl Lindsay.
In 1781 George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford 5th Earl Lindsay (age 58) died. George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay (age 22) succeeded 22nd Earl Crawford, 6th Earl Lindsay.
On 30 Jan 1808 George Lindsay-Crawford 22nd Earl of Crawford 6th Earl of Lindsay (age 49) died unmarried. Earl Crawford, Earl Lindsay dormant.
In 1843 James Lindsay 7th Earl Balcarres 24th Earl of Crawford (age 59) abeyance terminated 24th Earl Crawford.
In 1848 Alexander Lindsay 6th Earl Balcarres 23rd Earl Crawford was posthumously restored 23rd Earl Crawford.
On 13 Dec 1880 Alexander Lindsay 8th Earl Balcarres 25th Earl of Crawford (age 68) died. James Ludovic Lindsay 26th Earl of Crawford 9th Earl of Balcarrie (age 33) succeeded 26th Earl Crawford, 9th Earl Balcarres.
On 25 Jan 1900 David Lindsay 27th Earl of Crawford 10th Earl Balcarres (age 28) and Constance Lilian Pelly Countess Crawford and Balcarres were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. She by marriage Countess Crawford and Countess Balcarres. He the son of James Ludovic Lindsay 26th Earl of Crawford 9th Earl of Balcarrie (age 52).
On 31 Jan 1913 James Ludovic Lindsay 26th Earl of Crawford 9th Earl of Balcarrie (age 65) died. David Lindsay 27th Earl of Crawford 10th Earl Balcarres (age 41) succeeded 27th Earl Crawford, 10th Earl Balcarres.
On 08 Mar 1940 David Lindsay 27th Earl of Crawford 10th Earl Balcarres (age 68) died. David Lindsay 28th Earl of Crawford 11th Earl Balcarres (age 39) succeeded 28th Earl Crawford, 11th Earl Balcarres. Mary Katherine Cavendish Countess of Crawford and Balcarres by marriage Countess Crawford, Countess Balcarres.