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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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Paternal Family Tree: Biddulph
In 1654 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Theophilus Biddulph 1st Baronet (age 42).
On 2nd November 1664 [his father] Theophilus Biddulph 1st Baronet (age 52) was created 1st Baronet Biddulph of Westcombe in Kent being named for his home Westcommbe Manor Greenwich.
On 31st December 1673 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 19) and Henrietta Maria Whitley (age 20) were married at Westminster Abbey [Map].
In 1678 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 24) stood for MP Lichfield but was defeated.
In 1679 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Lichfield.
In April 1683 [his father] Theophilus Biddulph 1st Baronet (age 71) died at Greenwich, Kent [Map]. On 14th April 1683 he was buried at Stow Church Lichfield. His son Michael (age 29) succeeded 2nd Baronet Biddulph of Westcombe in Kent.
Around 1685 [his son] Theophilus Biddulph 3rd Baronet was born to Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Henrietta Maria Whitley (age 32).
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Around September 1689 [his wife] Henrietta Maria Whitley (age 36) died. On 15th September 1689 she was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].
Roger Whitley's Diary. 3rd May 1690. Satorday, I went to Chester, visited Scranmore & Anderson & Angell; dined with G.Mainwaring (age 47) there was Crew, Sir William Russell, Palmer, 2 other Captaines Morgan, Bedisford & Minshall, &c. after dinner came Scranmore, then Angell; I left them past 4; visited Booth; went to Jacksons, discoursed Hunt awhile in the streete; Hall Bingley, Salisbury, came after me to Jacksons, dranck a glasse of wine, left us; then came Minshall, Richard Wright, Farington, Lloyd, Hardware, &c. I left them before 7, Morgan went home with me. I found Sir Michael Bidolph (age 36) at Peele.
In 1695 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Lichfield.
On 25th November 1696 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 42) and Richard Dowdeswell of Pull Court, Bushley, Worcestershire (age 43) voted for the attainder of John Fenwick 3rd Baronet (age 51).
On 7th March 1697 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 43) and Elizabeth D'Oyly were married.
In 1702 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Lichfield despite his being in prison at the time for debts.
On 20th April 1718 Michael Biddulph 2nd Baronet (age 64) died. He was buried at Greenwich, Kent [Map] on 1st May 1718. His son Theophilus (age 33) succeeded 3rd Baronet Biddulph of Westcombe in Kent.
In April 1740 [his former wife] Elizabeth D'Oyly died.