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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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Marquess Abercorn

Marquess Abercorn is in Marquis and Marquess Ireland.

On 15th October 1790 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn (age 34) was created 1st Marquess Abercorn. Catherine Moyle (age 30) by marriage Marchioness Abercorn.

On 4th March 1792 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn (age 35) and Cecil Hamilton (age 21) were married. She by marriage Marchioness Abercorn. They were divorced in April 1799. She married the Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet (age 22) the following month; he being the brother of the Marquess' first wife Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn. They were first cousins.

In 1800 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn (age 43) and Anne Jane Gore (age 36) were married. She by marriage Marchioness Abercorn. She the daughter of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran (age 65) and Catherine Annesley.

On 27th January 1818 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn (age 61) died. His grandson James (age 7) succeeded 2nd Marquess Abercorn, 10th Earl Abercorn.

On 31st October 1885 James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn (age 74) died. His son James (age 47) succeeded 2nd Duke Abercorn, 3rd Marquess Abercorn, 11th Earl Abercorn.

On 3rd January 1913 James Hamilton 2nd Duke of Abercorn (age 74) died. His son James (age 43) succeeded 3rd Duke Abercorn, 4th Marquess Abercorn, 12th Earl Abercorn. Rosalind Cecilia Caroline Bingham Duchess Abercorn (age 43) by marriage Duchess Abercorn.

On 12th September 1953 James Albert Edward Hamilton 3rd Duke of Abercorn (age 83) died. His son James (age 49) succeeded 4th Duke Abercorn, 4th Marquess Hamilton, 5th Marquess Abercorn, 13th Earl Abercorn. Kathleen Hamilton Duchess of Abercorn (age 48) by marriage Duchess Abercorn.