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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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Biography of Archbishop Edward White Benson 1829-1896

On 14th July 1829 Archbishop Edward White Benson was born at Lombard Street Highgate.

In 1883 Archbishop Edward White Benson (age 53) was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.

On 28th September 1891 Bishop Augustus Legge (age 51) was confirmed as Bishop of Lichfield at St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside [Map]. He was consecrated Bishop at St Paul's Cathedral [Map] the following day by Archbishop Edward White Benson (age 62).

On 29th September 1891 Bishop John Gott (age 60) was consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's Cathedral [Map] by Archbishop Edward White Benson (age 62).

On 11th October 1896 Archbishop Edward White Benson (age 67) died at Hawarden Castle [Map].

1922. William Edwards Miller (age 70). Portrait of Archbishop Edward White Benson.