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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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Paternal Family Tree: Townshend
In or before 1425 [his father] John Townshend and [his mother] Joan Lunsford were married.
Around 1425 Roger Townshend was born to John Townshend and Joan Lunsford.
In 1461 Roger Townshend (age 36) was elected Governor of Lincoln's Inn.
In 1465 [his father] John Townshend died.
In 1467 Roger Townshend (age 42) was elected MP Bramber.
In 1468 Roger Townshend (age 43) was elected Reader of Lincoln's Inn.
In 1469 Roger Townshend (age 44) bought numerous holdings in Norfolk from Sir John Paston (age 27), his client who owed him a considerable sum.
In 1472 Roger Townshend (age 47) was elected MP Calne.
In or before 1477 Roger Townshend (age 51) and Eleanor Lunsford were married.
In 1478 Roger Townshend (age 53) was appointed Serjeant at Law.
Around 1478 [his son] Roger Townshend was born to Roger Townshend (age 53) and [his wife] Eleanor Lunsford at Raynham, Norfolk [Map].
In 1481 Roger Townshend (age 56) was appointed King's Serjeant.
In 1483 Roger Townshend (age 58) was appointed Third Justice of the Common Pleas followin the promotion of John Catesby (age 50) [presumably to Second Justice of the Common Pleas].
In 1484 Roger Townshend (age 59) was appointed Second Justice of the Common Pleas after the death of John Catesby (age 51).
In 1486 Roger Townshend (age 61) was knighted at Worcester, Worcestershire [Map].
On 9th November 1493 Roger Townshend (age 68) died. He had mide his will on 14th August 1493.
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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
After 9th November 1493. Memorial at the Church of St Mary, East Raynham [Map] to Roger Townshend (deceased), his wife [his former wife] Eleanor Lunsford and his father [his father] John Townshend.
On 5th September 1500 [his former wife] Eleanor Lunsford died.
Father: John Townshend
GrandFather: Robert Lunsford of Romford in Essex
Mother: Joan Lunsford