On this Day in History ... 19th November

19 Nov is in November.

1557 Battle of St Quentin

1644 Execution of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet

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Events on the 19th November

On 19 Nov 1404 Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 29) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.

On 19 Nov 1473 Nicholas Fitzherbert (age 73) died at Norbury, Derbyshire [Map]. He was buried at Church of St Barlok, Norbury [Map]. Fluted Period. Fine set of weepers. Probably Harpur and Moorecock of Burton on Trent.

Nicholas Fitzherbert: Nicholas Fitzherbert and Alice Booth were married. In 1400 he was born to Henry Fitzherbert and Amilia Downes at Norbury, Derbyshire.

Clenched Fist Crest usually left-handed; probably a mistake by the sculptor since left-hand suggests illegitimacy.

Suns and Roses Collar.

Feet resting on a Lion with Chunky Lions Mane.

Chest with Weepers.

Two wives shown on one end.

Henry Machyn's Diary. 19 Nov 1554. The sam day whent to met my lord cardenall Polle (age 54) in Kent my lord of Elly, with odur - doctur Thurlbe (age 48) bysshope of Elly.

Note. P. 75. Cardinal Pole. "The 24. of November cardinall Poole came oute of Brabant into England," &c. See Stowe's Chronicle, p. 625.

On 19 Nov 1557 John Braye 2nd Baron Braye died from wounds received at the Battle of St Quentin without issue. He was buried at Chelsea Old Church. Baron Braye abeyant between his six sisters inherited. The abeyance would be terminated in 1839 in favour of Sarah Otway-Cave 3rd Baroness Braye a descendant of his sister Elizabeth Braye (age 56).

Henry Machyn's Diary. 19 Nov 1558. The xix day of November ded be-twyn v and vj in the morning my lord cardenall Polle (deceased) at Lambeth [Map], and he was byshope of Canturbere; and ther he lay tyll the consell sett the tyme he shuld be bered, and when, and wher.

Note. Page 178. Death of cardinal Pole. It seems to have been supposed by some persons at the time, that Pole died on the same day as queen Mary; and it is so asserted by Hume and other writers. According to our diarist (who even mentions the hours) the cardinal survived the queen for two days.

On 19 Nov 1563 Robert Sidney 1st Earl of Leicester was born to Henry Sidney (age 34) and Mary Dudley (age 33).

On 18 Nov 1616 or 19 Nov 1616 Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole (age 38) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Jacobean Period. Two-stage altar tomb in alabaster and black marble with miniature effigies in the lower stage, inscription panels and shield of Chicheley Arms impaled, supporting a recumbent effigy in armour. Tassets.

Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole: On 28 Mar 1578 he was born to Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole and Anne Bourne. He was baptised 15 Apr 1578. On 29 Apr 1607 Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole was knighted. On 18 Jun 1607 he and Dorothy Kempe were married.

On 19 Nov 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 35) was tried for treason, for attempting to betray the Parliamentary cause, by court-martial and convicted at Guildhall [Map].

On 23 Dec 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 35) was beheaded at Tower Hill [Map]. His son John Carew 3rd Baronet (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Carew of Antony in Cornwall.

Pepy's Diary. 19 Nov 1665. After dinner, all on shore to my Lady Williams (age 4), and there drank and talked; but, Lord! the most impertinent bold woman with my Lord that ever I did see. I did give her an account again of my business with my Lord touching W. Howe, and she did give me some more information about it, and examination taken about it, and so we parted and I took boat, and to Woolwich, Kent [Map], where we found my wife not well of them, and I out of humour begun to dislike her paynting, the last things not pleasing me so well as the former, but I blame myself for my being so little complaisant.

Evelyn's Diary. 19 Nov 1677. They went away, and I saw embarked my Lady Sylvius (age 24), who went into Holland with her husband, made Hoffmaester to the Prince (age 27), a considerable employment. We parted with great sorrow, for the great respect and honor I bore her, a most pious and virtuous lady.

On 19 Nov 1698 Henry Spelman of Wickmere (age 69) died. On 02 Sep 1729 Margaret Spelman (age 81). Monument and chest tomb in Church of St Andrew, Wickmere [Map].

Henry Spelman of Wickmere: On 14 Jul 1629 he was born to Clement Spelman.

Margaret Spelman: Around 1648 she was born to Clement Spelman.

On 19 Nov 1846 Emile Wauters was born.

The Diary of George Price Boyce 1855-1857. 19 Nov 1857. Adjourned to Millais' (age 28) house, just taken, No. 16 York Terrace, at about 4, and not finding him in waited and had a long and very pleasant chat with his wife [Euphemia "Effie" Gray Lady Millais (age 29)], who has a lovely and passionate face, and whose manner is particularly engaging and ladylike withal. At her request, and afterwards backed by Millais, stayed to dinner, after which she left and I had a long chat on divers subjects with him. He spoke about Ruskin (age 38), whom he thinks desperately ill off, and of the portrait he painted of him in Scotland, which he thought the finest thing in the way of portraiture he had yet done, and said he wanted it for the exhibition (R.A). He seemed astonished when I told him I had seen it in Ruskin's bedroom?

After 19 Nov 1868. St Swithun's Church, Leadenham [Map]. Monument to Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Reeve (deceased).

Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Reeve: Around 1827 he was born to General John Reeve of Leadenham House. Before 09 Oct 1858 he and Frances Wilhelmina Welby were married. On 19 Nov 1868 he died.

On 19 Nov 1881 Alexander Leslie-Melville (age 81) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Branston [Map].

Alexander Leslie-Melville: On 18 Jun 1800 he was born to Alexander Leslie-Melville 7th Earl of Leven. On 30 Sep 1858 he and Charlotte Smith were married.

On 19 Nov 1933 Louise Jopling nee Goode (age 90) died.

After 19 Nov 1950. Memorial to Charles Victor Hambleton Custance (deceased) at St Mary's Church, Elton.

Charles Victor Hambleton Custance: On 07 Apr 1897 he was born to Charles Edward Salwey Custance. On 19 Nov 1950 Charles Victor Hambleton Custance died.

Births on the 19th November

On 19 Nov 1235 Henry Wittelsbach I Duke Lower Bavaria I Duke Bavaria was born to Otto "Illustrious" Wittelsbach II Duke Bavaria (age 29) and Agnes Welf Duchess Bavaria (age 34). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

On 19 Nov 1537 Elizabeth Gresham was born to John Gresham (age 42) and Mary Ipswell (age 42).

On 19 Nov 1542 Roger Twysden was born.

On 19 Nov 1563 Robert Sidney 1st Earl of Leicester was born to Henry Sidney (age 34) and Mary Dudley (age 33).

On 19 Nov 1615 Colonel Richard Norton was born.

On 19 Nov 1650 Henry Saxe Gotha Duke Saxe Römhild was born to Ernest "The Pious" Saxe Gotha I Duke Saxe Gotha (age 48) and Elisabeth Sophie Saxe Altenburg Duchess Saxe Gotha (age 31) at Gotha. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.17%.

On 19 Nov 1655 William Robinson 1st Baronet was born to Thomas Robinson of York and Elizabeth Tancred.

On 19 Nov 1659 Karoline von der Pfalz was born to Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 42) and Maria Susanne Luise von Degenfeld (age 24). She a great granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.

On 19 Nov 1690 Anton of Bavaria was born to Maximilian Wittelsbach II Elector Bavaria (age 28) and Maria Antonia of Austria (age 21). He died the same day. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.42%.

On 19 Nov 1697 Mademoiselle d'Alais Bourbon Condé Conti was born to François Louis "Le Grand Conti" Bourbon Condé Conti Prince Conti (age 33) and Marie Thérèse Bourbon Condé (age 31). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.14%.

On 19 Nov 1762 Reverend Thomas Cutler Rudston Read was born.

On 19 Nov 1779 Edward Rice Trevor was born to George Rice and Cecil Cardonnel 2nd Baroness Dynevor (age 44).

On 19 Nov 1792 John Francis Twisden was born to Captain John Twisden (age 25).

On 19 Nov 1807 Edward Dering 8th Baronet was born to Edward Dering 7th Baronet (age 50).

On 19 Nov 1846 Emile Wauters was born.

On 19 Nov 1851 Leopold Vincent Harold Willoughby was born to Henry Willoughby 8th Baron Middleton (age 34) and Julia Louisa Bosville Baroness Middleton (age 27).

On 19 Nov 1865 Henry Hugh Hoare 6th Baronet was born to Henry Arthur Hoare (age 61) and Julia Lucy Lane.

On 19 Nov 1887 Frances Lucy Tennant was born to Francis John "Frank" Tennant (age 26) and Annie Geraldine Redmayne (age 23).

On 19 Nov 1932 Henry MacLeod Robertson was born.

On 19 Nov 1958 Isabella Delves Broughton was born to Major Evelyn Delves Broughton 12th Baronet (age 43) and Helen Mary Shore.

On 19 Nov 1971 John Russell 7th Earl Russell was born to Conrad Russell 5th Earl Russell (age 34).

Marriages on the 19th November

Before 19 Nov 1443 Reginald West 6th Baron De La Warr 3rd Baron West (age 48) and Elizabeth Greyndour Countess of Worcester (age 21) were married. She by marriage Baroness De La Warr, Baroness West. The difference in their ages was 26 years. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry III of England.

On 19 Nov 1460 Ernest Elector Saxony (age 19) and Elisabeth Wittelsbach Electress of Saxony (age 17) were married. She the daughter of Albert Wittelsbach III Duke Bavaria and Anna Brunswick Grubenhagen Duchess Bavaria (age 46). They were second cousin once removed.

Before 19 Nov 1516 Richard Grey 3rd Earl Kent (age 35) and Elizabeth Hussey Countess Kent were married. He the son of George Grey 2nd Earl Kent and Anne Woodville Viscountess Bourchier. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

After 19 Nov 1516 Richard Grey 3rd Earl Kent (age 35) and Margaret Fynche Countess Kent were married. She by marriage Countess Kent. He the son of George Grey 2nd Earl Kent and Anne Woodville Viscountess Bourchier. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Before 19 Nov 1557 John Braye 2nd Baron Braye and Anne Talbot Baroness Braye and Wharton (age 33) were married. She by marriage Baroness Braye. She being the daughter of Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 57) who ward John had been. She the daughter of Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 57) and Mary Dacre. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 19 Nov 1571 Thomas West 2nd Baron De La Warr (age 15) and Anne Knollys Baroness De La Warr (age 16) were married.

After 19 Nov 1618 George Fane of Burston (age 37) and Anne Boteler were married.

On 19 Nov 1627 Richard Herbert 2nd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 23) and Mary Egerton Baroness Herbert Chirbury were married at Bridgwater House Barbican. She the daughter of John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater (age 48) and Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater (age 44). She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

Before 19 Nov 1651 John Skeffington 2nd Baronet (age 61) and Cicely Skeffington were married.

On 19 Nov 1707 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 31) and Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 21) were married.

Before 19 Nov 1763 George Howard (age 45) and Lucy Wentworth were married. She the daughter of Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford and Anne Johnson Countess Strafford.

After 19 Nov 1763 George Howard (age 45) and Elizabeth Beckford Countess Effingham (age 38) were married.

On 19 Nov 1799 John Wallop 3rd Earl Portsmouth (age 31) and Grace Norton Countess Portsmouth (age 47) were married. She by marriage Countess Portsmouth. She the sister of one of his trustees William Norton 2nd Baron Grantley (age 57). She being forty-seven years old at the time of the marriage was considered unlikely to have children which his brother Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 27) considered desriable given John's mental condition. He the son of John Wallop 2nd Earl Portsmouth and Urania Fellowes (age 57).

On 19 Nov 1804 General William Payne-Gallwey 1st Baronet (age 45) and Muriel Fox-Strangways Lady Payne-Gallwey were married. She the daughter of Stephen Fox-Strangways 1st Earl of Ilchester and Elizabeth Strangways-Horner Countess Ilchester.

On 19 Nov 1831 Joseph William Copley 4th Baronet (age 27) and Charlotte Anderson-Pelham Lady Copley (age 21) were married. She the daughter of Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough (age 50). He the son of Joseph Copley 3rd Baronet (age 62) and Cecil Hamilton Marchioness Abercorn.

Before 19 Nov 1865 Henry Arthur Hoare (age 61) and Julia Lucy Lane were married.

Before 19 Nov 1882 Otho Augustus Fitzgerald (age 55) and Ursula Lucy Grace Bridgeman (deceased) were married. He the son of Augustus Fitzgerald 3rd Duke Leinster and Charlotte Augusta Stanhope Duchess Leinster. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Before 19 Nov 1902 Arthur Hill 6th Marquess of Downshire (age 31) and Katherine Mary "Kitty" Hare Marchioness Downshire (age 30) were divorced as a consequence of her affair with Joseph Frederick Laycock (age 35). He was also having an affair with Frances Evelyn "Daisy" Maynard Countess Warwick (age 40) with whom her had two children.

On 19 Nov 1902 Joseph Frederick Laycock (age 35) and Katherine Mary "Kitty" Hare Marchioness Downshire (age 30) were married.

On 19 Nov 1957 James Colin Crewe (age 35) and Sarah Cornelia Spencer-Churchill (age 22) were married.

Deaths on the 19th November

On 19 Nov 766 Archbishop Ecgbert of York died.

On 19 Nov 1190 Archbishop Baldwin Avigo (age 65) died in Acre.

On 19 Nov 1246 Henry Audley (age 71) died at Bersted.

On 19 Nov 1389 Ankaret Strange died.

On 19 Nov 1406 Phillipe Bryan Baroness Scrope Masham Baroness Devereux died.

On 19 Nov 1425 Bishop John Fordham died.

Before 19 Nov 1457 Alexander Iden (age 37) died.

On 19 Nov 1470 Frank II Zeeland (age 74) died.

On 19 Nov 1473 Nicholas Fitzherbert (age 73) died at Norbury, Derbyshire [Map]. He was buried at Church of St Barlok, Norbury [Map]. Fluted Period. Fine set of weepers. Probably Harpur and Moorecock of Burton on Trent.

Nicholas Fitzherbert: Nicholas Fitzherbert and Alice Booth were married. In 1400 he was born to Henry Fitzherbert and Amilia Downes at Norbury, Derbyshire.

Clenched Fist Crest usually left-handed; probably a mistake by the sculptor since left-hand suggests illegitimacy.

Suns and Roses Collar.

Feet resting on a Lion with Chunky Lions Mane.

Chest with Weepers.

Two wives shown on one end.

On 19 Nov 1498 James Harrington of Wolfege died.

Around 19 Nov 1506 William Browne (age 73) died at Calais [Map].

On 19 Nov 1516 Elizabeth Hussey Countess Kent died at Ampthill.

On 19 Nov 1524 Magnus of Mecklenburg died.

Before 19 Nov 1550 Agnes m Judde died. She was buried at St Helen's Church Bishopsgate.

On 19 Nov 1557 John Braye 2nd Baron Braye died from wounds received at the Battle of St Quentin without issue. He was buried at Chelsea Old Church. Baron Braye abeyant between his six sisters inherited. The abeyance would be terminated in 1839 in favour of Sarah Otway-Cave 3rd Baroness Braye a descendant of his sister Elizabeth Braye (age 56).

On 19 Nov 1564 John Grey (age 40) died.

On 19 Nov 1566 Reginald Corbet (age 55) died.

On 19 Nov 1569 Sébastien de Luxembourg Duke of Penthièvre (age 39) was killed at the Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.

On 19 Nov 1607 William Garrard (age 99) died.

On 18 Nov 1616 or 19 Nov 1616 Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole (age 38) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Jacobean Period. Two-stage altar tomb in alabaster and black marble with miniature effigies in the lower stage, inscription panels and shield of Chicheley Arms impaled, supporting a recumbent effigy in armour. Tassets.

Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole: On 28 Mar 1578 he was born to Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole and Anne Bourne. He was baptised 15 Apr 1578. On 29 Apr 1607 Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole was knighted. On 18 Jun 1607 he and Dorothy Kempe were married.

Before 19 Nov 1618 Elizabeth Spencer (age 28) died. She was buried at Chapel of St Nicholas, Westminster Abbey [Map].

On 19 Nov 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 35) was tried for treason, for attempting to betray the Parliamentary cause, by court-martial and convicted at Guildhall [Map].

On 23 Dec 1644 Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet (age 35) was beheaded at Tower Hill [Map]. His son John Carew 3rd Baronet (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Carew of Antony in Cornwall.

On 19 Nov 1668 Chidley Coote of Killester (age 60) died.

On 19 Nov 1672 Bishop John Wilkins (age 58) died.

On or before 19 Nov 1683 Henry Johnson (age 60) died.

On 19 Nov 1690 Thomas Tufton died.

On 19 Nov 1696 Frances Hungerford (age 61) died at St Decumans, Williton.

On 19 Nov 1698 Henry Spelman of Wickmere (age 69) died. On 02 Sep 1729 Margaret Spelman (age 81). Monument and chest tomb in Church of St Andrew, Wickmere [Map].

Henry Spelman of Wickmere: On 14 Jul 1629 he was born to Clement Spelman.

Margaret Spelman: Around 1648 she was born to Clement Spelman.

On 19 Nov 1701 Richard Annesley 3rd Baron Altham (age 46) died. His son Arthur Annesley 4th Baron Altham (age 12) succeeded 4th Baron Altham.

On 19 Nov 1702 Thomas Style 2nd Baronet (age 78) died. His son Oliver Style 3rd Baronet (age 23) succeeded 3rd Baronet Style of Wateringbury in Kent.

On 19 Nov 1705 William Cochrane 3rd Earl Dundonald (age 19) died. His brother John Cochrane 4th Earl Dundonald (age 18) succeeded 4th Earl Dundonald.

On or before 19 Nov 1706 Frances Napier Lady Barkham (age 73) died. She was buried at the Church of St George, South Acre [Map] where there is an inscription "Novembris 19: Sepulta Domina Francisca Relicta Dmi Edwardi Barkham Baronelli: et postea Dmi Henrici Rychardson Baronis De Cramon".

On 19 Nov 1723 Dorothy Yarde (age 56) died.

On 19 Nov 1730 Peter Pretyman (age 42) died.

On 19 Nov 1731 David Murray 5th Viscount of Stormont (age 66) died. His son David Murray 6th Viscount Stormont (age 41) succeeded 6th Viscount Stormont.

On 19 Nov 1733 Mary Somerset Duchess Ormonde (age 69) died. On 25 Nov 1733 she was buried in the Duke of Ormonde Vault, King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey.

On 19 Nov 1748 Richard Eliot (age 54) died.

On 19 Nov 1749 John Wallop Viscount Lymington (age 31) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Farleigh Wallop.

On 19 Nov 1762 Robert Manners-Sutton (age 40) died.

On 19 Nov 1763 Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 49) died. His son Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 17) succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 9th Baron Howard of Effingham.

On 19 Nov 1768 David Martineau (age 42) died.

On 19 Nov 1773 James Fitzgerald 1st Duke Leinster (age 51) died. His son William Robert Fitzgerald 2nd Duke Leinster (age 24) succeeded 2nd Duke Leinster.

On 19 Nov 1780 Henry Allington Finch (age 20) died.

On 19 Nov 1791 Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 45) died. On 19 Nov 1791 His brother Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham (age 43) succeeded 4th Earl of Effingham, 10th Baron Howard of Effingham.

On 19 Nov 1795 Thomas Linley (age 62) died.

On 19 Nov 1825 Henrietta Susanah Montagu (age 48) died.

On 19 Nov 1829 Edith Mary Marshall died.

On 19 Nov 1844 Robert William St John (age 53) died.

On 19 Nov 1844 Frederick St John (age 78) died.

On 19 Nov 1864 Edmund Molyneux (age 73) died at Monmartre in Paris where he was initially buried. His remains were subsequently removed to Kensal Green Cemetery.

On 19 Nov 1868 Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Reeve (age 41) died.

On 19 Nov 1873 Richard Cavendish (age 61) died.

On 19 Nov 1875 John Fane (age 71) died.

On 19 Nov 1881 Alexander Leslie-Melville (age 81) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Branston [Map].

Alexander Leslie-Melville: On 18 Jun 1800 he was born to Alexander Leslie-Melville 7th Earl of Leven. On 30 Sep 1858 he and Charlotte Smith were married.

On 19 Nov 1881 General Edward Harris Greathed (age 69) died.

On 19 Nov 1882 Otho Augustus Fitzgerald (age 55) died.

On 19 Nov 1884 Priscilla Strickland (age 88) died.

On 19 Nov 1890 Hannah Rothschild Countess Camden (age 39) died.

On 19 Nov 1891 Henrietta Mildred Hodgson (age 86) died.

On 19 Nov 1893 Alice Mary Cuffe Baroness Henniker (age 49) died.

On 19 Nov 1901 Gerard Noel Hoare (age 90) died.

On 19 Nov 1904 Augusta Lavinia Priscilla Ponsonby (age 90) died.

On 19 Nov 1925 Lucy Henrietta Nugent Lady Boileau died.

On 19 Nov 1927 George Cathcart 5th Earl Cathcart (age 65) died.

On 19 Nov 1933 Louise Jopling nee Goode (age 90) died.

On 19 Nov 1935 Frederick Somerset Gough-Calthorpe (age 43) died.

On 19 Nov 1941 Thomas William Coke 3rd Earl of Leicester (age 93) died. His son Thomas William Coke 4th Earl of Leicester (age 61) succeeded 4th Earl of Leicester.

On 19 Nov 1944 Bishop Watkin Williams (age 99) died.

On 19 Nov 1949 Maria Ponsonby (age 97) died.

On 19 Nov 1950 Charles Victor Hambleton Custance (age 53) died.

On 19 Nov 1951 Ethel Sarah Emerson-Tennent Lady Langham (age 80) died.

On 19 Nov 1957 Angus Valdemar Hambro (age 74) died.