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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 Ida Rubinstein 1883-1960

On 3rd October 1883 Ida Rubinstein was born.

Around 1903. Antonio de la Gándara (age 41). Portrait of Ida Rubinstein (age 19).

1910 to 1913. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 35). "Spring" aka "La Primavera". Model believed to be Ida Rubinstein (age 26).

In 1911 Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 36) began a relationship with Ida Rubinstein (age 27).

1917. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 42). Portrait of Ida Rubinstein (age 33).

On 20th September 1960 Ida Rubinstein (age 76) died.