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1415 Battle of Agincourt

1460 Battle of Wakefield

1525 Knighting of Henry Fitzroy

Culture, Lords of England, Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earl Rutland 1C 1390

On 25 Feb 1390 Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 17) was created 1st Earl Rutland 1C 1390. Beatrice Burgundy Countess Rutland and Cork (age 17) by marriage Countess Rutland.

On 25 Oct 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) defeated the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. King Henry V of England (age 29) commanded the Main Battle. Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys (age 64) commanded the Rearguard.

Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford (age 30) commanded. Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 25) was wounded, and was protected by his brother King Henry V of England (age 29).

Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 42), commander of the Vanguard, was killed; the most senior English casualty. Duke Albemarle aka Aumale, Earl Rutland 1C 1390 and Earl Cork extinct. Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke York (age 4) inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].

John Fortescue (age 35), Dafydd Gam Brecon (age 35) and Edward Burnell (age 44) and Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine (age 38) were killed.

Michael de la Pole 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 21) was killed. His brother William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Suffolk.

The English included: Louis Robbessart (age 25), Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 26), William Bourchier 1st Count Eu (age 41), John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 51), Edward Courtenay (age 30), Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell (age 12), Thomas Dutton (age 19), Edmund Ferrers 6th Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 29), Roger Fiennes (age 31), Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 57), John Grey (age 28), John Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 31), William Harrington (age 42) as the King's Standard Bearer, Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford (age 37), Piers Legh (age 26) (wounded), Alfred Longford, Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury (age 27), Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 22), John Rodney, Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 22), Robert Strelley (age 18), James Tuchet 5th Baron Audley, 2nd Baron Tuchet (age 17), Robert Umfraville (age 52), Thomas West 2nd Baron West (age 35), Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 30). Thomas Erpingham (age 60) commanded the archers. Thomas Rempston (age 26) was present. Thomas Strickland (age 48) carried the Banner of St George.

Thomas Tunstall (age 57) was killed.


The Welsh included: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert (age 35), Walter Sais (age 95), Roger Vaughan (age 70) and his son Roger Vaughan (age 5). Owen Tudor (age 15) is believed to have been present as a squire.


The French army suffered significant casualties. Charles Albret (age 46), Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 26), John of Bar (age 35), Jacques Chatillon (age 48), David Rambures (age 51) and his three sons: Jean Rambures, Hugues Rambures, Philippe Rambures, Waleran Luxemburg (age 60) and Hector de Chartres were killed.

Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 20) was captured by Richard Waller (age 20) for which he was knighted on the battlefield by King Henry V of England (age 29).

John Bourbon I Duke Bourbon (age 34) and Charles Artois Count Eu (age 21) were captured.

Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle (age 25) was killed. His daughter Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons succeeded Countess Soissons 1367.

Edward of Bar III Duke of Bar (age 38) was killed. His brother Cardinal Louis of Bar (age 38) succeeded I Duke Bar.

John Valois I Duke Alençon was killed. His son John Valois II Duke Alençon (age 6) succeeded II Duke Alençon.

Frederick Metz I Count Vaudémont (age 47) was killed. His son Antoine Count of Vaudémont (age 15) succeeded Count Vaudémont.

Anthony Valois Duke Brabant (age 31) was killed. His son John Valois IV Duke Brabant (age 12) succeeded IV Duke Brabant. Jacqueline Wittelsbach Duchess Brabant and Gloucester (age 14) by marriage Duchess Brabant.

Jean II Le Maingre "Boucicaut" (age 49) was captured.

Georges de La Trémoille (age 33) was captured.

Culture, Lords of England, Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earl Rutland 2C 1446

In 1446 Edmund York 1st Earl of Rutland (age 2) was created 1st Earl Rutland 2C 1446 by King Henry VI of England and II of France (age 24).

On 30 Dec 1460 the Lancastrian army took their revenge for the defeats of the First Battle of St Albans and the Battle of Northampton during the Battle of Wakefield at Sandal Castle [Map]. The Lancastrian army was commanded by Henry Holland 3rd Duke Exeter (age 30), Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke Somerset (age 24) and Henry Percy 3rd Earl of Northumberland (age 39), and included John Courtenay 15th Earl Devon (age 25) and William Gascoigne XIII (age 30), both knighted, and James Butler 1st Earl Wiltshire 5th Earl Ormonde (age 40), John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25), John Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby (age 50), Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 33), Henry Roos and Thomas St Leger (age 20).

The Yorkist army was heavily defeated.

Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke York (age 49) was killed. His son King Edward IV of England (age 18) succeeded 4th Duke York, 9th Earl Ulster, 3rd Earl Cambridge.

Thomas Neville (age 30), Thomas Harrington (age 60), and Edward Bourchier were killed.

William Bonville 6th Baron Harington (age 18) was killed. His daughter Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset succeeded 7th Baroness Harington.

Thomas Parr (age 53) fought in the Yorkist army.

Following the battle Richard Neville 5th Earl Salisbury (age 60) was beheaded by Thomas "Bastard of Exeter" Holland. William Bonville (age 40) was executed.

Edmund York 1st Earl of Rutland (age 17) was killed on Wakefield Bridge [Map] by John "Butcher" Clifford (age 25) by which he gained his sobriquet "Butcher". Earl Rutland 2C 1446 extinct.

Culture, Lords of England, Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earl Rutland 3C 1525

On 18 Jun 1525 Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was taken by barge to Bridewell Palace [Map] where he was enobled by his father King Henry VIII of England and Ireland (age 33).

In the morning Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was created 1st Earl Nottingham.

In the afternoon Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was created 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset.

Henry Percy 5th Earl of Northumberland (age 47) carried the Sword of State. Thomas More (age 47) read the patents of nobility. Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 41), Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset (age 47),

Henry Counrtenay (age 29) was created 1st Marquess Exeter. Gertrude Blount Marchioness of Exeter (age 22) by marriage Marchioness Exeter.

Henry Clifford (age 32) was created 1st Earl of Cumberland, Warden of the West Marches and Governor of Carlisle Castle.

Thomas Manners (age 33) was created 1st Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland (age 30) by marriage Countess Rutland. He was given the Earldom of Rutland to reflect his descent from Anne York Duchess Exeter sister of the previous Earl of Rutland. At the same time his arms Manners Arms were augmented with the Manners Augmented Arms

Henry Brandon (age 2) was created 1st Earl Lincoln.

Robert Radclyffe (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Fitzwalter.

On 20 Sep 1543 Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland (age 51) died. He was buried in the Chancel of St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His son Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland (age 16) succeeded 2nd Earl Rutland 3C 1525, 13th Baron Ros Helmsley. Margaret Neville Countess Rutland by marriage Countess Rutland.

On 17 Sep 1563 Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland (age 36) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His son Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 14) succeeded 3rd Earl Rutland 3C 1525, 14th Baron Ros Helmsley. Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 14) became a ward of Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 30) and was specially under the charge of William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43).

On 06 Jun 1573 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 23) and Isabel Holcroft Countess Rutland (age 23) were married. She by marriage Countess Rutland, Baroness Ros Helmsley. He the son of Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland and Margaret Neville Countess Rutland.

On 14 Apr 1587 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 37) died at his home Ivy Bridge on the Strand [Map] or at Puddle Wharf aka Dock [Map]. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His daughter Elizabeth Manners 15th Baroness Ros Helmsley (age 12) succeeded 15th Baroness Ros Helmsley. His brother John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland (age 36) succeeded 4th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland (age 34) by marriage Countess Rutland. He would be Earl for ten months only dying on 24 Feb 1588.

On 24 Feb 1588 John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland (age 37) died. His son Roger Manners 5th Earl of Rutland (age 11) succeeded 5th Earl Rutland 3C 1525.

On 05 Mar 1599 Roger Manners 5th Earl of Rutland (age 22) and Elizabeth Sidney Countess Rutland (age 14) were married. She by marriage Countess Rutland. Childless, unhappy and possibly not consummated. He the son of John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland and Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland.

On 26 Jun 1612 Roger Manners 5th Earl of Rutland (age 35) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His brother Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland (age 34) succeeded 6th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Cecily Tufton Countess Rutland by marriage Countess Rutland.

On 17 Dec 1632 Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland (age 54) died at Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire [Map]. On 20 Feb 1633 he was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His daughter Katherine Manners Duchess Buckingham (age 30) succeeded 18th Baroness Ros Helmsley. His brother George Manners 7th Earl of Rutland (age 52) succeeded 7th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Frances Carey Countess Rutland (age 61) by marriage Countess Rutland.

On 29 Mar 1641 George Manners 7th Earl of Rutland (age 61) died. His second cousin John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 36) succeeded 8th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Frances Montagu Countess Rutland (age 27) by marriage Countess Rutland. Monument sculpted by Grinling Gibbons at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map].

John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland: On 10 Jun 1604 he was born to George Manners (age 32) and Grace Pierrepont (age 29) at Haddon Hall. In 1619 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 14) educated Queen's College. In 1621 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 16) admitted Inner Temple. Before 02 Jun 1629 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 24) and Frances Montagu Countess Rutland (age 15) were married. In 1632 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 27) was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire. On 14 Feb 1667 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 62) was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire. On 29 Sep 1679 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 75) died at Nether Haddon. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire. His son John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 41) succeeded 9th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 22) by marriage Countess Rutland.

Frances Montagu Countess Rutland: Around 1614 she was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 51) and Frances Cotton (age 36) at Boughton House. On 19 May 1671 Frances Montagu Countess Rutland (age 57) died at Bottesford, Leicestershire.

On 29 Sep 1679 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 75) died at Nether Haddon [Map]. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Bottesford, Leicestershire [Map]. His son John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 41) succeeded 9th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 22) by marriage Countess Rutland.

On 10 Jan 1711 John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 72) died at Belvoir Castle [Map]. His son John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 34) succeeded 2nd Duke Rutland, 2nd Marquess Grandby, 10th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 34) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 22 Feb 1721 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 44) died. His son John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland (age 24) succeeded 3rd Duke Rutland, 3rd Marquess Grandby, 11th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Bridget Sutton Duchess Rutland (age 21) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 29 May 1779 John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland (age 82) died. His grandson Charles Manners 4th Duke Rutland (age 25) succeeded 4th Duke Rutland, 4th Marquess Grandby, 12th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Mary Isabella Somerset Duchess Rutland (age 22) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 24 Oct 1787 Charles Manners 4th Duke Rutland (age 33) died at Phoenix Park Lodge, Phoenix Park, Dublin. His son John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland (age 9) succeeded 5th Duke Rutland, 5th Marquess Grandby, 13th Earl Rutland 3C 1525.

On 20 Jan 1857 John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland (age 79) died. His son Charles Manners 6th Duke Rutland (age 41) succeeded 6th Duke Rutland, 6th Marquess Grandby, 14th Earl Rutland 3C 1525.

On 03 Mar 1888 Charles Manners 6th Duke Rutland (age 72) died unmarried at Belvoir Castle [Map]. His brother John James Robert Manners 7th Duke Rutland (age 69) succeeded 7th Duke Rutland, 7th Marquess Grandby, 15th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Janetta Hughan Duchess Rutland (age 51) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 05 Aug 1906 John James Robert Manners 7th Duke Rutland (age 87) died at Belvoir Castle [Map]. His son Henry John Brinsley Manners 8th Duke Rutland (age 54) succeeded 8th Duke Rutland, 8th Marquess Grandby, 16th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Violet Lindsay Duchess Rutland (age 50) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 08 May 1925 Henry John Brinsley Manners 8th Duke Rutland (age 73) died. His son John Henry Montagu Manners 9th Duke Rutland (age 38) succeeded 9th Duke Rutland, 9th Marquess Grandby, 17th Earl Rutland 3C 1525. Kathleen Tennant Duchess Rutland (age 30) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 22 Apr 1940 John Henry Montagu Manners 9th Duke Rutland (age 53) died. His son Charles John Robert Manners 10th Duke Rutland (age 20) succeeded 10th Duke Rutland, 10th Marquess Grandby, 18th Earl Rutland 3C 1525.

On 04 Jan 1999 Charles John Robert Manners 10th Duke Rutland (age 79) died. His son David Manners 11th Duke of Rutland (age 39) succeeded 11th Duke Rutland, 11th Marquess Grandby, 19th Earl Rutland 3C 1525.