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Published March 2025. 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 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd 1527-1568

In or before 1527 [his father] Robert Llwyd and [his mother] Jane Piggot were married.

In 1527 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd was born to Robert Llwyd and Jane Piggot.

In 1559 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 32) was elected MP East Grinstead.

In 1563 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 36) was elected MP Denbigh Boroughs.

1563. St Marcella's Church, Denbigh [Map]. A Copy of an Act for the Translating of the Bible and the Divine Service into Welsh promoted through Parliament by Humphrey Lhuyd (age 36) in 1563.

In 1563 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 36) lived at Denbigh Castle by permission of Sir John Salusbury (age 44) [Note. Some sources say Richard Myddelton (age 54)] who was then the Lord of the Manor of Denbigh.

Before 1564 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 36) and Barbara Lumley were married. They had two sons and two daughters.

In 1567 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 40) was commissioned by the Crown to produce a map of Wales.

On 31st August 1568 Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd (age 41) died. He was buried at St Marcella's Church, Denbigh [Map]. Victorian Monument to Humphrey Llwyd 1527-1568. Prie-Dieu.

Ancestors of Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd 1527-1568

Father: Robert Llwyd

Humphrey Llwyd aka Lluyd

GrandFather: Lewis Pigott of Denbigh

Mother: Jane Piggot