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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Paternal Family Tree: Giffard
Before 18th March 1217 [his father] Hugh Giffard [aged 22] and [his mother] Sibyl Cormeilles [aged 24] were married.
In 1235 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester was born to Hugh Giffard [aged 40] and Sibyl Cormeilles [aged 42].
Around 1246 [his father] Hugh Giffard [aged 51] died at Warminster, Wiltshire [Map].
On 22nd May 1264 [his brother] Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 39] was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells.
In 1266 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester [aged 31] was appointed Lord Chancellor.
On 15th October 1266 [his brother] Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 41] was appointed Archbishop of York.
Before May 1268 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester [aged 33] was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Around 20th May 1268 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester [aged 33] was appointed Bishop of Worcester.
On 25th April 1279 [his brother] Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 54] died at York [Map]. He was buried at York Minster [Map].
On 26th January 1302 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester [aged 67] died.
On 4th February 1302 Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester [deceased] was buried by Bishop John Monmouth at Worcester Cathedral [Map].
Great x 4 Grandfather: Osberne de Bolbec Giffard
Great x 3 Grandfather: Osberne Giffard
Great x 4 Grandmother: Avelina Unknown
Great x 2 Grandfather: Elias Giffard
Great x 1 Grandfather: Elias "The Boy" Giffard
Grandfather: Walter Giffard
Father: Hugh Giffard
Godfrey Giffard Bishop of Worcester
Grandfather: Walter Cormeilles
Mother: Sibyl Cormeilles