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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 1683 Samuel Kent was born to [his father] Thomas Kent of Southwark.
Before 10th June 1708 Samuel Kent (age 25) and Sarah Dean were married.
On or before 10th June 1708 [his daughter] Sarah Kent was born to Samuel Kent (age 25) and [his wife] Sarah Dean. She was christened on 10th June 1708 at St Saviour's Church, Southwark. She married 29th January 1743 Charles Egleton and had issue.
In 1729 Samuel Kent (age 46) was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey.
In 1730 Samuel Kent (age 47) was appointed Distiller to the Court.
In 1731 Samuel Kent (age 48) acquired Fornham Hall, Suffolk.
On 23rd January 1735 Samuel Kent (age 52) was elected MP Ipswich which seat he held until his death on 8th October 1759.
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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On 29th January 1743 [his son-in-law] Charles Egleton and [his daughter] Sarah Kent (age 34) were married.
On 8th October 1759 Samuel Kent (age 76) died. His estates, including Fornham Hall, Suffolk, passed to his son [his son] Thomas Kent, then, in 1762, to his [his daughter] daughter's (age 51) son [his grandson] Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 16) who changed his surname from Egleton to Kent.
[his son] Thomas Kent was born to Samuel Kent and Sarah Dean.