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Biography of George Thorold 1st Baronet 1666-1722

Around 1666 George Thorold 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Thorold Ironmonger.

On 3rd May 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was elected Alderman of Cordwainer Ward.

On 9th September 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother [his brother] Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 36).

In 1710 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 44) was elected Sheriff of London.

In 1713 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 47) and Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton were married.

In 1720 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected Lord Mayor of London.

On 29th October 1722 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 56) died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother [his brother] Samuel (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.

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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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After 29th October 1722. All Saints Church, Harmston [Map]. Monument to George Thorold 1st Baronet (deceased).

On 15th January 1750 [his former wife] Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton died. She was buried in Blockley, Gloucestershire.