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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Before 1671 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 28) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke were married.
Before 12th March 1671 Samuel Edwin was born to [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 29) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke.
On 12th March 1671 Samuel Edwin was baptised.
On 15th April 1687 Samuel Edwin (age 16) was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford University.
On 11th July 1689 Samuel Edwin (age 18) admitted at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1697 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 55) was appointed Lord Mayor of London.
After 20th September 1697 Samuel Edwin (age 26) and Catherine Montagu were married. She the daughter of Robert Montagu 3rd Earl Manchester and Anne Yelverton Countess Manchester (age 67).
Around 1699 [his son] Charles Edwin was born to Samuel Edwin (age 27) and [his wife] Catherine Montagu. He married 1st May 1736 Charlotte Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton Duke Hamilton, 1st Duke Brandon and Elizabeth Gerard Duchess Brandon.
In 1707 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 65) died.
On 22nd November 1714 [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke died. She was buried at Llanmihangel Church Llanmihangel.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 11th April 1717 Samuel Edwin (age 46) was elected MP Minehead.
On 27th September 1722 Samuel Edwin (age 51) died.
[his daughter] Anne Edwin was born to Samuel Edwin and Catherine Montagu. She married Thomas Wyndham and had issue.
GrandFather: William Edwin
Father: Humphrey Edwin
GrandFather: Samuel Sambrooke
Mother: Elizabeth Sambrooke