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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 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet 1591-1648

Paternal Family Tree: Hoghton

Maternal Family Tree: Anne Ratclyffe 1539-1603

In or before 1591 [his father] Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet (age 20) and [his mother] Catherine Gerard Lady Hoghton (age 21) were married. She by marriage Lady Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire. They had five sons and eight daughters.

In 1591 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet was born to Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet (age 20) and Catherine Gerard Lady Hoghton (age 22).

On 21st July 1604 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 13) was knighted by King James I (age 38) at Whitehall Palace [Map].

In 1614 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 23) was elected MP Clitheroe.

Around 1616 [his son] Richard Hoghton 3rd Baronet was born to Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 25).

On 17th November 1617 [his mother] Catherine Gerard Lady Hoghton (age 48) died at Houghton Tower, Preston.

In 1621 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 30) was elected MP Lancashire which seat he held until 1622.

In 1626 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 35) was elected MP Lancashire.

Before 1630 [his father] Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet (age 59) and Jane Spencer Lady Hoghton were married. She by marriage Lady Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire.

In 1630 [his father] Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son Gilbert (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire.

All About History Books

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 April 1640 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Lancashire.

In 1643 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 52) was appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire.

In or before 1644 [his son] Richard Hoghton 3rd Baronet (age 27) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah Stanhope Lady Hoghton were married. She the daughter of Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield (age 59) and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.

Before 1647 [his son] Peter Hoghton died.

In April 1648 Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet (age 57) died. His son [his son] Richard (age 32) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire. [his daughter-in-law] Sarah Stanhope Lady Hoghton by marriage Lady Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire.

[his son] Peter Hoghton was born to Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet.

Ancestors of Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet 1591-1648

Father: Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Keighley of Keighley in Yorkshire

GrandMother: Anne Keighley

Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Gerard

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Gerard

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Gerard

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Gerard of Astley

GrandFather: Gilbert Gerard

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Holcroft

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Holcroft

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Holcroft

Mother: Catherine Gerard Lady Hoghton

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Radclyffe

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Radclyffe

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Ratclyffe

GrandMother: Anne Ratclyffe