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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 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers 1725-1806

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On 26th April 1716 John Somers 1st Baron Somers (age 65) died unmarried and without issue. Baron Somers extinct. His great nephew Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers became 1st Baron Somers of the second creation in 1784.

On 3rd September 1724 [his father] John Cocks of Castleditch in Eastnor in Herefordshire and [his mother] Mary Cocks were married. They were uncle and niece.

On 29th June 1725 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers was born to John Cocks of Castleditch in Eastnor in Herefordshire and Mary Cocks. Coefficient of inbreeding 12.50%.

On 8th August 1759 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 34) and Elizabeth Eliot were married.

On 6th May 1760 [his son] John Cocks 1st Earl Somers was born to Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 34) and [his wife] Elizabeth Eliot.

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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

In 1771 [his wife] Elizabeth Eliot died.

On 24th June 1771 [his father] John Cocks of Castleditch in Eastnor in Herefordshire died.

On 20th May 1772 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 46) and Anne Pole (age 20) were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

On 14th March 1773 [his daughter] Anna Maria Cocks was born to Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 47) and [his wife] Anne Pole (age 21).

On 2nd December 1774 [his son] Lieutenant-Colonel Philip James Cocks was born to Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 49) and [his wife] Anne Pole (age 22).

On 4th February 1779 [his mother] Mary Cocks died.

On 17th May 1784 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 58) was created 1st Baron Somers. His great-uncle was John Somers 1st Baron Somers.

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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

On 4th December 1797 [his son-in-law] Philip Yorke (age 27) and [his daughter] Anna Maria Cocks (age 24) were married. He the son of Bishop James Yorke (age 67) and Mary Maddox. They were second cousins.

On 30th January 1806 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers (age 80) died. His son [his son] John (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baron Somers.

On 25th April 1833 [his former wife] Anne Pole (age 81) died.

Ancestors of Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers 1725-1806

GrandFather: Charles Cocks

Father: John Cocks of Castleditch in Eastnor in Herefordshire

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Somers

GrandMother: Mary Somers

Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers

Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Cocks

GrandFather: Reverend Thomas Cocks of Castleditch in Eastnor in Herefordshire

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Somers

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Somers

Mother: Mary Cocks