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Biography of John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton -1761

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John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton was born to Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet and Mary Muschamp. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.

In 1727 John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton was elected MP Newtownards which seat he held until 1750.

On 6th August 1730 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 62) died. He was buried at St Anne's Church, Dublin. His son John succeeded 2nd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.

Before 1735 John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton and Elizabeth Brownlow were married.

Around 1735 [his son] Thomas Vesey 1st Viscount Vesci was born to John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton and [his wife] Elizabeth Brownlow.

In 1746 [his mother] Mary Muschamp (age 71) died.

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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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In 1750 John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton was created 1st Baron Knapton

In 1761 John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton died. His son [his son] Thomas (age 26) succeeded 2nd Baron Knapton, 3rd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.

Ancestors of John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton -1761

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Vesey

Great x 1 Grandfather: Rector Thomas Vesey

GrandFather: Archbishop John Vesey

Father: Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Agmondisham Muschamp

GrandMother: Anne Muschamp

John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Agmondisham Muschamp

GrandFather: Denny Muschamp

Mother: Mary Muschamp