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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MP Bath is in Member Parliament. See Bath, Somerset [Map].
In 1559 Edward St Lo (age 40) was elected MP Bath.
In 1621 Robert Pye (age 36) was elected MP Bath.
In 1624 John Malet (age 30) was elected MP Bath.
In 1640 Charles Berkeley 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge (age 40) was elected MP Bath during the Short Parliament.
In 1669 Francis Popham (age 23) was elected MP Bath.
In 1679 Walter Long 2nd Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Bath during the Habeas Corpus Parliament 3C2.
In 1681 Maurice Berkeley 3rd Viscount Fitzhardinge (age 52) was elected MP Bath.
In 1710 John Codrington (age 31) was elected MP Bath. He was returned again in 1713, 1715 and 1722. He lost the seat in 1727.
In 1734 John Codrington (age 55) was elected MP Bath which seat he held until 1741.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1790 Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath (age 24) was elected MP Bath.
In 1837 Richard Wingfield 6th Viscount Powerscourt (age 21) was elected MP Bath which seat he held until 1841.
In 1873 Arthur Egerton 3rd Earl Wilton (age 40) was elected MP Bath which seat he held until 1874.