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Published March 2025. 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: Wessex
Centwine King Wessex was born to King Cynegils of Wessex.
Around 641 [his father] King Cynegils of Wessex died. His son [his brother] Cenwalh succeeded King Wessex.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 676. This year, in which Hedda succeeded to his bishopric, Escwin died; and Centwin obtained the government of the West-Saxons. Centwin was the son of [his father] Cynegils, Cynegils of [his grandfather] Ceolwulf. Ethelred, king of the Mercians, in the meantime, overran the land of Kent.
In 676 Escwin King Wessex died. His great uncle Centwine succeeded King Wessex.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 681. This year Trumbert was consecrated Bishop of Hexham, and Trumwin bishop of the Picts; for they were at that time subject to this country. This year also Centwin pursued the Britons to the sea.
In 685 Centwine King Wessex died.
Kings Wessex: Son of King Cynegils of Wessex
Great x 3 Grandfather: Cerdic King Wessex
Great x 2 Grandfather: Cynric King Wessex
Great x 1 Grandfather: Cutha Wessex
GrandFather: Ceol King Wessex
Father: King Cynegils of Wessex