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Deeds of King Henry V

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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Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire

Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire is in Viscountcies of England Alphabetically, Viscountcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Viscountcies of England.

Summary

18th March 1664. 1st. Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 37] created.

20th October 1685. 2nd. Son Thomas Bruce 3rd Earl Elgin 2nd Earl Ailesbury [aged 29] succeeded.

16th December 1741. 3rd. Son Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury [aged 59] succeeded.

10th February 1747. 3rd. Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury extinct.

On 18th March 1664 Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 37] was created 1st Earl Ailesbury, 1st Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire, 1st Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire. Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury [aged 34] by marriage Countess Ailesbury.

On 20th October 1685 Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 59] died. His son Thomas [aged 29] succeeded 3rd Earl Elgin, 2nd Earl Ailesbury, 2nd Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire, 3rd Baron Bruce of Whorlton in Yorkshire, 2nd Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire. Elizabeth Seymour Countess Elgin and Ailesbury [aged 30] by marriage Countess Elgin, Countess Ailesbury.

On 16th December 1741 Thomas Bruce 3rd Earl Elgin 2nd Earl Ailesbury [aged 85] died. His son Charles [aged 59] succeeded 4th Earl Elgin, 3rd Earl Ailesbury, 3rd Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. Caroline Campbell Countess Elgin and Ailesbury [aged 20] by marriage Countess Elgin, Countess Ailesbury.