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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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Around 1650 Admiral David Mitchell was born.
Between 31st October 1673 and 15th October 1674 Admiral David Mitchell (age 23) served as a midshipman in the 'Swallow' (46 guns) under Captain Edward Russell in the Mediterranean.
Between 21st May 1676 and 19th June 1677 Admiral David Mitchell (age 26) served with Captain Edward Russell on the 48-gun 'Reserve' voyaging to Newfoundland.
On 8th February 1693 Admiral David Mitchell (age 43) was appointed Rear-Admiral of the Blue.
In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) and Mary Dode (age 38) were married.
In January 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) commanded the squadron that escorted Tsar Peter to England from the Netherlands.
On 5th December 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1699 Admiral David Mitchell (age 49) was appointed Commissioner of the Admiralty which office he held until 1702.
Around 1700. Unknown Painter. Portrait of Admiral David Mitchell (age 50).
On1st June 1710 Admiral David Mitchell (age 60) died. He was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
On 30th September 1722 [his former wife] Mary Dode (age 62) died. She was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
Mary Dode: Around 1660 she was born to Robert Dode of Clorley, Shropshire. In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell and she were married.