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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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In 1698 George Knapton was born in Christchurch.
Around 1735 George Knapton (age 37). Portrait of William Capell 3rd Earl Essex (age 37).
Before 1739 George Knapton (age 40). Portrait of Elizabeth Anne Howard (age 37).
Elizabeth Anne Howard: In 1701 she was born to Charles Howard 3rd Earl Carlisle and Anne Capell Countess Carlisle. In 1739 Elizabeth Anne Howard died.
Around 1740 George Knapton (age 42). Portrait of John Montagu 2nd Duke Montagu (age 50).
Around 1740 George Knapton (age 42). Portrait of Dorothy Boyle Countess Euston (age 15).
Dorothy Boyle Countess Euston: On 14th May 1724 she was born to Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington and Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington. On 10th October 1741 George Fitzroy Earl Euston and she were married. She died seven months later. He was accused of treating her with the "utmost brutality". She the daughter of Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington and Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington. He the son of Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton and Henrietta Somerset Duchess Grafton. They were fifth cousins. He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 2nd May 1742 Dorothy Boyle Countess Euston died.
Around 1740 George Knapton (age 42). Portrait of William Wentworth 2nd Earl Strafford.
Around 1741 Francis Cotes (age 14) was apprenticed to George Knapton (age 43) before establishing is own business in Cork Street.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Around 1745 George Knapton (age 47). Portrait of Philip Stanhope 4th Earl Chesterfield (age 50).
Around 1748 George Knapton (age 50). Portrait of Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington (age 16).
Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington: On 27th October 1731 she was born to Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington and Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington. Before 1748 William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire and she were married. She the daughter of Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington and Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington. He the son of William Cavendish 3rd Duke Devonshire and Catherine Hoskins Duchess Devonshire. They were fourth cousin once removed. On 4th December 1753 Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington died. Earl Burlington, Viscount Boyle of Kinalmeaky extinct. His daughter Charlotte succeeded 6th Baroness Clifford. On 8th December 1754 Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington died. Her son William succeeded 7th Baron Clifford.
Around 1752 George Knapton (age 54). Portrait of Robert Darcy 4th Earl Holderness (age 33).
Robert Darcy 4th Earl Holderness: On 17th May 1718 he was born to Robert Darcy 3rd Earl Holderness and Frederica Schomberg Countess Holderness and Fitzwalter. He a great x 3 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 20th January 1721 Robert Darcy 3rd Earl Holderness died. His son Robert succeeded 4th Earl Holderness, 11th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 8th Baron Conyers, 5th Baron Darcy of Meinhill. On 16th May 1778 Robert Darcy 4th Earl Holderness died. Earl Holderness, Baron Darcy of Meinhill extinct. His daughter Amelia succeeded 12th Baroness Darcy of Knayth, 9th Baroness Conyers.
Before 25th October 1760 George Knapton (age 62). Portrait.of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 76) wearing his Garter Robes.
In December 1778 George Knapton (age 80) died in Kensington.