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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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Biography of John Savile 1545-1607

Paternal Family Tree: Savile

In or before 1545 [his father] Henry Savile (age 32) and [his mother] Elizabeth Ramsden were married.

In 1545 John Savile was born to Henry Savile (age 33) and Elizabeth Ramsden.

On 11th October 1566 [his father] Henry Savile (age 54) died.

In or before 1579 John Savile (age 33) and Jane Garth were married.

In 1579 [his son] Henry Savile 1st Baronet was born to John Savile (age 34) and [his wife] Jane Garth. He was educated at Merton College, Oxford University and in 1593 he entered the Middle Temple.

In or before 1583 Richard Tempest (age 48) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Wentworth (age 22) were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

Before 13th October 1588 John Savile (age 43) and Elizabeth Wentworth (age 28) were married.

On 13th October 1588 [his son] John Savile was born to John Savile (age 43) and [his wife] Elizabeth Wentworth (age 28).

On 7th January 1593 [his wife] Elizabeth Wentworth (age 33) died.

In 1594 John Savile (age 49) and Dorothy Wentworth were married.

In 1602 [his wife] Dorothy Wentworth died.

After 1602 John Savile (age 57) and Margery Peake were married.

After 1607. Monument to father, son and daughter-in-law in Church of St Oswald, Methley [Map] to (right) John Savile (age 62), (middle) [his son] Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 28) and (right) [his future daughter-in-law] Mary Dent. Probably sculpted by Nicholas Stone (age 20). Chrisom Child. Ruff.

Mary Dent: she was born to John Dent of London. Before 23rd June 1632 Henry Savile 1st Baronet and she were married.

On 2nd February 1607 John Savile (age 62) died. He was buried at St Dunstan's in the West, Fleet Street [Map]. His heart was taken to the Church of St Oswald, Methley [Map].

[his daughter] Katherine Savile Lady Cholmley was born to John Savile and Dorothy Wentworth.

Ancestors of John Savile 1545-1607

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Savile of Thornhill

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Savile of Copley

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Thornhill

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Savile

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Copley

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Copley

Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Savile

GrandFather: John Savile

Father: Henry Savile

John Savile

GrandFather: Robert Ramsden

Mother: Elizabeth Ramsden