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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 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer 1656-1707

On 30th September 1651 [his father] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 23) and [his mother] Eleanor Lowther Lady Wandesford (age 21) were married.

On 19th August 1656 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 28) and Eleanor Lowther Lady Wandesford (age 26).

In 1679 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 22) was elected MP Ripon which seat he held until 1681.

Before 2nd March 1684 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 27) and Elizabeth Montagu were married. They were third cousin once removed.

On 2nd March 1684 [his son] Christopher Wandesford 2nd Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 27) and [his wife] Elizabeth Montagu.

In 1687 [his father] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son Christopher (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baronet Wandesford of Kirklington.

In 1687 [his son] George Wandesford 4th Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Montagu.

In 1689 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

In 1690 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

On 15th September 1707 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 51) died. His son [his son] Christopher (age 23) succeeded 2nd Viscount Castlecomer, 2nd Baron Wandesford, 3rd Baronet Wandesford of Kirklington.

Ancestors of Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer 1656-1707

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Wandesford of Kirklington

GrandFather: Christopher Wandesford

Great x 2 Grandfather: Ralph Hansby of Gray's Inn

Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Hansby

Father: Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Osborne

Great x 1 Grandfather: Hewett Osborne

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hewett

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Hewett

GrandMother: Alice Osborne

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Fleetwood

Great x 1 Grandmother: Joyce Fleetwood

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Spring

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Spring

Great x 2 Grandmother: Bridget Spring

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Waldegrave

Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Waldegrave

Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer

Great x 2 Grandfather: Christopher Lowther

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Lowther of Lowther Hall

GrandFather: John Lowther 1st Baronet

Mother: Eleanor Lowther Lady Wandesford

GrandMother: Mary Fletcher