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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Carew Castle is in Carew, Castles in Pembrokeshire.
In 1100 William Fitzgerald was born to Gerald of Windsor (age 25) and Nest ferch Rhys Dinefwr (age 15) at Carew Castle [Map]. He married Maria Montgomery and had issue.
Around 1150 Maria Montgomery (age 40) died at Carew Castle [Map].
In 1173 William Fitzgerald (age 73) died at Carew Castle [Map].
On 9th July 1271 Alice Marshal (age 56) died at Carew Castle [Map].
In 1279 William Carew (age 64) died at Carew Castle [Map].
Around 1283 John Carew was born to Nicholas Carew (age 30) in Carew Castle [Map] to Nicholas Carew. He married in or before 1313 Joan Talbot, daughter of Gilbert Talbot 1st Baron Talbot and Anne Boteler Baroness Talbot, and had issue.
Around 1297 Nicholas Carew (age 62) died in Carew Castle [Map].
On 20th October 1311 Nicholas Carew (age 58) died in Carew Castle [Map].
In 1313 John Carew was born to John Carew (age 30) and Joan Talbot (age 18) in Carew Castle [Map]. He married his fifth cousin once removed Margaret Mohun, daughter of John Mohun 1st Baron Dunster and Ada Tiptoft Baroness Dunster, and had issue.
Around 1320 Joan Carew was born to John Carew (age 37) and Joan Talbot (age 25) in Carew Castle [Map]. She married before 1348 Guy de Bryan.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 26th June 1324 John Carew (age 41) died in Carew Castle [Map].