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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Around 1645 Peter Cross was born.
1667. Peter Cross (age 22). Miniature portrait of Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield (age 14).
Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield: In 1653 she was born to Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon in Wing, Buckinghamshire. After July 1665 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield and she were married. She by marriage Countess Chesterfield. She the daughter of Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon. He the son of Henry Stanhope and Katherine Wotton Countess Chesterfield. They were third cousin once removed. In November 1677 Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield died.
1685. Peter Cross (age 40). Miniature portrait of Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore (age 27).
In 1724 Peter Cross (age 79) died.