On this Day in History ... 24th July

24 Jul is in July.

1399 Abdication of Richard II

1603 Coronation of James I

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Events on the 24th July

On 24 Jul 1128 Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal (age 18) was appointed Count Portugal.

On 24 Jul 1399 King Richard II of England (age 32) landed in Wales having travelled from Ireland.

After 24 Jul 1469. St Mary's Church, Kington [Map]. Genealogy of Thomas Vaughan and Ellen Gethen.

On 24 Jul 1553 Robert Wingfield (age 40) hosted Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (age 37) during her journey to London to claim the throne from Lady Jane Grey (age 17) at Ipswich, Suffolk [Map].

Wriothesley's Chronicle 24 Jul 1554. The 24 of Julie [1554], aboute 3 of the clock in the afternoone, he came from his lodginge on foote, the Lord Steward, the Earle of Darbie (age 45), the Earle of Pembrooke (age 53), and divers other lordes and gentlemen, both Englishe and Spanishe, goeinge afore him to the Courte, where everie bodye might see him, and so was brought up into the hall where the Queene (age 38) was standinge upon a skaffold richelye hanged, she meetinge him halfe waye, receivinge him, and kissinge him in the presence of all the peopleb. And then she tooke him by the hand, she goeinge on his right hand out of the hall in her great chamber of presence. And there in the presence of all the lordes and ladies they stoode a quarter of an hower under the clothe of estate talkiuge together; and then after a while he toke his leave of her Grace and came forthe into the open cowrte, where all the pentioners stood in araye and the garde all alonge on both sides the waye in theyr riche cotes to the Court gates; and from thence the lords brought him to the Cathedrall churche to evensonge, and after to his loginge agayne.

The same night, about 12 of the clock, the Emperor (age 54) sent a message to the Queen (age 38), declaringe to her that his sonne which should marrie with her was not then a Prince onelye but a Kinge; and that he was Kinge of Naples and Jerusalem before the marriage, and so did send his writings of the same under his great seale.

Note b. Mary took no pains to conceal her impatience, being enabled in her conscience to plead her anxiety for a legitimate Roman Catholic succession, as the only means of securing the faith in England.

On 24 Jul 1601 Joris Hoefnagel (age 59) died.

On 23 Jul 1603 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 37) created a number Knights at the Royal Gardens Whitehall Palace:

Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 24), William Morgan (age 43), George Carew, Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden (age 46), Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 18), James Calthorpe (age 44), Thomas Gresham (age 56), George Fane of Burston (age 22), Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 23), Robert Chichester (age 25), William Pope 1st Earl Downe (age 29), Gervase Clifton 1st Baronet (age 15), Thomas Berkeley (age 28), Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 40), William Herbert 1st Baron Powis (age 30), Anthony Irby (age 26), Drue Drury of Eccles and Rollesby in Norfolk and Arnold Lygon (age 45).

24 Jul 1603 Richard Browne Clerk (age 64).

Evelyn's Diary. 24 Jul 1680. Went with my wife (age 45) and daughter to Windsor [Map], to see that stately court, now near finished. There was erected in the court the King (age 50) on horseback, lately cast in copper, and set on a rich pedestal of white marble, the work of Mr. Gibbons (age 32), at the expense of Toby Rustate, a page of the back stairs, who by his wonderful frugality had arrived to a great estate in money, and did many works of charity, as well as this of gratitude to his master, which cost him £1,000. He is very simple, ignorant, but honest and loyal creature.

Evelyn's Diary. 24 Jul 1680. We all dined at the Countess of Sunderland's (age 34), afterward to see Signor Verrio's (age 44) garden, thence to Eton College [Map], to salute the provost, and heard a Latin speech of one of the alumni (it being at the election) and were invited to supper; but took our leave, and got to London that night in good time.

On 24 Jul 1756 George Vertue (age 72) died.

On 24 Jul 1802 Joseph Ducreux Baron Ducreux (age 67) died.

On 24 Jul 1832 Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon (age 54) died. His son Charles Henry Dillon 14th Viscount Dillon (age 22) succeeded 14th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallen in Mayo.

Monument to Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon (age 54) and Henrietta Browne, sister of Dominick, daughter of Dominick-Geoffrey Browne in All Saints Church, Spelsbury [Map]. Sculpted by Thomas Gaffin (age 52).

Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon: On 28 Oct 1777 he was born to Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon and Henrietta Maria Phipps at Brussels. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 09 Nov 1813 Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon died. His son Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon succeeded 13th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallen in Mayo.

Charles Henry Dillon 14th Viscount Dillon: On 20 Apr 1810 he was born to Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon at Dublin.

On 24 Jul 1847 Sophia Castila Rosamund Campbell Countess Granville was born to Walter Frederick Campbell (age 49) and Katherine Isabella Cole. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.56%.

The London Gazette 27457. Whitehall, July 24, 1902. The King has been pleased to direct the preparation of Warrants under His Majesty's Royal Sign Manual, authorizing Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, conferring the dignity of a Baronet of the said United Kingdom upon each of the following Gentlemen and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten, viz.:—

The Right Honourable Andrew Marshall Porter (age 65), of Merrion-square, in the city and county of Dublin, Master of the Rolls of Ireland;

The Right Honourable Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale (age 53), of Goldsmiths, Langdon Hills, in the county of Essex, and of Lancaster-street, in the borough of Paddington, in the county of London, Knight, Lord Mayor of the city of London;

Sir Edward Ridley Colborne Bradford, of South Audley-street, in the city-of Westminster, in the county of London, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. Chief Commissioner of the Police in the Metropolis, Colonel Indian Staff Corps;

Sir Andrew Noble, of Ardmore and Ardardan Noble, in the parish of Cardross, in the county of Dumbarton, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath;

Sir Francis Henry Evans, of Tubbendens, in the parish of Farnborough, in the county of Kent, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George;

Sir Francis Henry Laking, of Kensington, in the parish of Saint Mary Abbots, in the Royal Borough of Kensington, in the county of London, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Doctor in Medicine, Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London, Physician in Ordinary to His Majesty;

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, of Osidge, in the parish of Southgate, in the county of Middlesex, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order;

Sir Frederick Treves, of Dorchester, in the county of Dorset, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; Honorary Serjeant-Surgeon to His Majesty;

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, of Highfnam Court, in the parish of Churcham, in the county of Gloucester, Knight, Doctor of Music;

Sir George Henry Lewis, of Portland-place, in the borough of Marylebone, in. the county of London, Knight;

Sir Edward John Poynter (age 66), of Albert Gate, in the city of Westminster, in the county of London, Knight, President of the Royal Academy of Arts; [Note. Agnes Macdonald Lady Poynter (age 59) by marriage Lady Poynter of Albert Gate in Westminster in London]

Sir Thomas Jackson, of Stansted House, in the parish of Stansted, in the county of Essex, Knight;

Alexander Henderson, of Buscat Park, in the county of Berks, Esquire;

Robert Trotter Hermon Hodge, of Wyfold Court, in the Parish of Chickendon, in the county of Oxford, Esquire;

Philip Albert Muntz, of Dunsmore, near Rugby, in the parish of Clifton-on-Dunsmore, in the county of Warwick, Esquire;

Charles Benjamin Bright McLaren, of Bodnant, in the parish of Eglwysbach, in the county of Denbigh, Gwylgre, in the parish of Llauasa, in the county of Flint, and Hilders, in the parish of Shottermill, in the county of Surrey, Esquire, one of Ilis Majesty's Counsel learned in the Law; and

William Edward Murray Tomlinson, of Richmond-terrace,.Whitehall, in the city of Westminster, in the county of London, and of Preston, Heysham, and Bolton-le-Sands, in the County Palatine.of Lancaster, Esquire.

On 24 Jul 1913 Elizabeth Ellen Hulme Viscountess Leverhulme (age 62) died. She was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map].

Births on the 24th July

On 13 Mar 1372 Charles Bohemia was born to Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg (age 55) and Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 25). On 24 Jul 1373 Charles Bohemia (age 1) died.

On 24 Jul 1422 Thomas Darell was born to John Darell (age 36).

On 24 Jul 1424 George Percy was born to Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland (age 31) and Eleanor Neville Countess Northumberland (age 27). He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.42%.

On 24 Jul 1500 John Fisher was born to Michael Fisher (age 25).

On 24 Jul 1506 Joyce Denny was born to Edmund Denny (age 49) and Mary Troutbeck (age 18).

On 24 Jul 1541 Ursula Habsburg Spain was born to Ferdinand I Holy Roman Emperor (age 38) and Anne Jagiellon Holy Roman Empress (age 38).

On 24 Jul 1542 Isobel Kennedy was born to Gilbert Kennedy 3rd Earl Cassilis (age 27) and Margaret Kennedy Countess Cassilis (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.95%.

On 24 Jul 1633 Daniel Fleming of Rydal Hall was born.

On 24 Jul 1646 Lionel Vane was born to George Vane of Long Newton (age 28) and Elizabeth Maddison (age 27).

On 24 Jul 1654 Henry Herbert 1st Baron Chirbury was born to Henry Herbert (age 60).

On 24 Jul 1675 Elizabeth Bertie Baroness Fitzwalter was born to Charles Bertie (age 35) and Mary Tryon (age 22).

On 24 Jul 1691 Harry Powlett 4th Duke Bolton was born to Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton (age 30) and Frances Ramsden.

Before 24 Jul 1698 Gore Boothby was born to William Boothby 3rd Baronet (age 34).

On 24 Jul 1709 James Harris was born to James Harris (age 35) and Elizabeth Ashley-Cooper (age 27).

On 24 Jul 1710 Thomas Stradling 6th Baronet was born to Edward Stradling 5th Baronet (age 38).

On 24 Jul 1720 Thomas Bertie was born to Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 59) and Albinia Farington Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven.

On 24 Jul 1783 William Hicks-Beach was born to Michael Hicks-Beach (age 23) and Henrietta Maria Beach.

On 24 Jul 1801 Ferdinand Dalberg-Acton 7th Baronet was born to John Acton 6th Baronet (age 65) and Mary-Ann Acton Lady Acton (age 19). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

On 24 Jul 1844 William FitzGerald Digby was born to Reverend Kenelm Henry Digby (age 38).

On 24 Jul 1847 Sophia Castila Rosamund Campbell Countess Granville was born to Walter Frederick Campbell (age 49) and Katherine Isabella Cole. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.56%.

On 24 Jul 1850 Bertrand Gordon was born to Charles Gordon 10th Marquess Huntly (age 58) and Maria Antoinetta Pegus Marchioness Huntly (age 29).

On 24 Jul 1850 Philip Augustus Champion de Crespigny was born to Claude Champion de Crespigny 3rd Baronet (age 32) and Mary Tyrell Lady Champion de Crespigny (age 27).

On 24 Jul 1857 Lionel Frederick Archibald Fitzclarence was born to William Fitzclarence 2nd Earl Munster (age 33) and Wilhelmina Kennedy-Erskine (age 27). He a great grandson of King William IV of the United Kingdom. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

On 24 Jul 1860 Charlotte Hohenzollern was born to Frederick III King Prussia (age 28) and Victoria Empress Germany Queen Consort Prussia (age 19). She a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

On 24 Jul 1884 William Henry Alfred Fitzroy was born to Alfred Fitzroy 8th Duke Grafton (age 34) and Margaret Rose Smith (age 29).

On 24 Jul 1914 David Boswell Egerton 16th Baronet was born to Wion de Malpas Egerton (age 35).

On 24 Jul 1924 Edward Digby 12th and 6th Baron Digby was born to Edward Digby 11th and 5th Baron Digby (age 29) and Constance Pamela Alice Bruce.

Marriages on the 24th July

Before 24 Jul 1406 John Neville 6th Baron Latimer of Corby (age 24) and Maud Clifford Countess Cambridge (age 17) were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby. They were second cousin twice removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Before 24 Jul 1439 John Pympe (age 22) and Isabel Cheney (age 27) were married.

On 24 Jul 1592 Archibald Campbell 7th Earl Argyll (age 17) and Agnes Douglas Countess Argyll (age 18) were married. She the daughter of William Douglas 6th Earl Morton (age 52) and Agnes Leslie Countess Morton (age 50). He the son of Colin Campbell 6th Earl Argyll and Agnes Keith Countess Moray and Argyll. They were third cousins.

Before 24 Jul 1608 Philip Wodehouse 3rd Baronet and Lucy Cotton Lady Woodhouse were married.

On 24 Jul 1616 Dixie Hickman of Kew (age 26) and Elizabeth Windsor were married.

Before 24 Jul 1643 John Spelman of Heydon (age 49) and Anne Townshend were married.

On 24 Jul 1659 John Belasyse 1st Baron Belasyse (age 45) and Anne Crane (age 28) were married.

On 24 Jul 1662 Donald Macdonald 10th of Sleat 3rd Baronet and Mary Douglas were married. She the daughter of Robert Douglas 8th Earl Morton and Elizabeth Villiers Countess Morton.

On 24 Jul 1749 Brownlow Cecil 9th Earl Exeter (age 23) and Laetitia Townshend Countess Exeter (age 23) were married. He the son of Brownlow Cecil 8th Earl Exeter (age 47).

On 24 Jul 1753 Henry Seymour (age 23) and Caroline Cowper were married. She the daughter of William Clavering-Cowper 2nd Earl Cowper (age 43) and Henrietta Nassau 2nd Countess Cowper.

On 24 Jul 1781 Washington Shirley 8th Earl Ferrers (age 20) and Frances Ward were married at Gretna Green. He the son of Robert Shirley 6th Earl Ferrers (age 58) and Catherine Cotton Countess Ferrers.

On 24 Jul 1782 Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (age 25) and Elizabeth Lindsay Countess Hardwicke (age 18) were married. She the daughter of James Lindsay 5th Earl Balcarres and Anne Dalrymple Countess Balcarres (age 55).

After 24 Jul 1786 Colonel Thomas Richard Beaumont (age 28) and Diana Wentworth (age 21) were married.

On 24 Jul 1794 Bamber "The Younger" Gascoyne (age 36) and Sarah Bridget Frances Price (age 27) were married.

On 24 Jul 1800 Nathaniel Clements 2nd Earl Leitrim (age 32) and Mary Bermingham were married. He the son of Robert Clements 1st Earl Leitrim (age 67) and Elizabeth Skeffington Countess Leitrim.

On 24 Jul 1802 Stair Douglas (age 37) and Anne Payne (age 21) were married.

On 24 Jul 1806 General Henry Otway Trevor 21st Baron Dacre (age 28) and Pyne Crosbie Lady of the Bedchamber (age 26) were married. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 24 Jul 1815 Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 25) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 23) were married. He the son of Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton (age 55).

On 24 Jul 1837 Bishop Edward Grey (age 55) and Eliza Innes (age 32) were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years. He the son of Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey.

On 24 Jul 1860 Henry Bingham St John (age 32) and Georgian Bulteel were married.

Before 24 Jul 1896 Thomas Parker 6th Earl Macclesfield (age 85) and Mary Frances Grosvenor Countess Macclesfield (age 74) were married. She by marriage Countess Macclesfield. She the daughter of Richard Grosvenor 2nd Marquess Westminster and Elizabeth Mary Leveson-Gower Marchioness Westminster. He the son of Thomas Parker 5th Earl Macclesfield and Eliza Wolstenholme Countess Macclesfield.

Deaths on the 24th July

On 24 Jul 1204 Agnes Baudemont Countess Dreux (age 74) died.

On 24 Jul 1322 Louis Dampierre I Count Nevers (age 50) died. His son Louis Dampierre II Count Nevers I Count Flanders (age 18) succeeded II Count Nevers.

On 17 Jul 1345 or 24 Jul 1345 Jacob van Artevelde (age 55) died.

On 24 Jul 1438 Margaret Valois (age 1) died.

On 24 Jul 1473 Mary West died.

On 24 Jul 1505 Robert John Carr (age 55) died.

On 24 Jul 1522 Ralph Neville (age 57) died.

On 24 Jul 1531 John Fitzherbert (age 69) died.

On 24 Jul 1568 Carlos Habsburg Spain (age 23) died.

On 24 Jul 1601 Joris Hoefnagel (age 59) died.

On 24 Jul 1604 Bridget Manners (age 32) died.

On 24 Jul 1612 John Salusbury (age 45) died.

On 24 Jul 1614 Edward Knightley (age 75) died.

On or before 24 Jul 1634, the date she was buried at Christchurch, Alice Freke died.

On 24 Jul 1643 John Spelman of Heydon (age 49) died.

On 24 Jul 1655 Nicholas L'Estrange 1st Baronet (age 51) died. His son Hamon L'Estrange 2nd Baronet (age 23) succeeded 2nd Baronet Strange of Hunstanton in Norfolk.

On 24 Jul 1663 Thomas Baltzar (age 33) died.

On 24 Jul 1668 David Murray 4th Viscount of Stormont (age 32) died. His son David Murray 5th Viscount of Stormont (age 3) succeeded 5th Viscount Stormont. Marjory Scott Viscountess Stormont by marriage Viscountess Stormont.

On 24 Jul 1668 Margaret Dynham Lady Villiers died.

Around 24 Jul 1669 Elizabeth West Baroness Darcy (age 88) died.

On 24 Jul 1673 Abigail Lawrence Lady Vyner died.

On 24 Jul 1679 Thomas Cockayne (age 61) died.

On 21 Jul 1684 Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde (age 68) died. On 24 Jul 1684 she was buried in the Duke of Ormonde Vault, King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey.

In Jul 1688 Ambrose Browne (age 29) died. On 24 Jul 1688 Ambrose Browne (deceased) was buried at Dorking, Surrey [Map].

On 24 Jul 1705 Philip Sidney 5th Earl of Leicester (age 29) died. His brother John Sidney 6th Earl of Leicester (age 25) succeeded 6th Earl of Leicester, 6th Viscount Lisle.

On 24 Jul 1732 Henry Vernon (age 69) died.

On 24 Jul 1744 Michael Cuffe (age 50) died.

On 24 Jul 1756 George Vertue (age 72) died.

On 24 Jul 1762 Charlotte Stawell died. She was buried at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston [Map].

On 24 Jul 1774 Caroline Lennox 1st Baroness Holland (age 51) died. Her son Stephen Fox 2nd Baron Holland (age 29) succeeded 2nd Baron Holland in Lincolnshire.

On 24 Jul 1784 Dinah aka Diana Grosett (age 39) died.

On 24 Jul 1788 Frances Montagu Lady Burgoyne died.

On 24 Jul 1789 Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet (age 39) died. His son Watkin Williams-Wynn 5th Baronet (age 16) succeeded 5th Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.

On 24 Jul 1802 Joseph Ducreux Baron Ducreux (age 67) died.

On 24 Jul 1814 Caleb Barker (age 42) died.

On 24 Jul 1818 Chartlotte Catherine Hamilton-Gordon (age 10) died.

On 24 Jul 1823 Mary Finch died.

On 24 Jul 1832 Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon (age 54) died. His son Charles Henry Dillon 14th Viscount Dillon (age 22) succeeded 14th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallen in Mayo.

Monument to Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon (age 54) and Henrietta Browne, sister of Dominick, daughter of Dominick-Geoffrey Browne in All Saints Church, Spelsbury [Map]. Sculpted by Thomas Gaffin (age 52).

Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon: On 28 Oct 1777 he was born to Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon and Henrietta Maria Phipps at Brussels. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 09 Nov 1813 Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon died. His son Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon succeeded 13th Viscount Dillon of Costello Gallen in Mayo.

Charles Henry Dillon 14th Viscount Dillon: On 20 Apr 1810 he was born to Henry Augustus Dillon Lee 13th Viscount Dillon at Dublin.

On 24 Jul 1837 Bishop Edward Grey (age 55) died.

On 24 Jul 1841 Cecilia Mills (age 33) died.

On 24 Jul 1845 Captain George Augustus Frederick Heathcote (age 36) died.

On 24 Jul 1859 Henry William Beresford (age 38) died.

On 24 Jul 1860 Eliza Stonor (age 30) died.

On 24 Jul 1866 George Frederick Berkeley St John (age 68) died.

On 24 Jul 1873 George Glyn Banker 1st Baron Wolverton (age 76) died. His son George Glyn 2nd Baron Wolverton (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baron Wolverton. Georgiana "Giana" Maria Tufnell Baroness Wolverton (age 48) by marriage Baroness Wolverton.

On 24 Jul 1875 Frederick John Hobart-Hampden (age 54) died.

On 24 Jul 1880 Marianne Tollemache died.

On 24 Jul 1895 Robert John Abercromby 7th Baronet (age 45) died.

On 24 Jul 1896 Thomas Parker 6th Earl Macclesfield (age 85) died. His grandson George Parker 7th Earl Macclesfield (age 8) succeeded 7th Earl Macclesfield whic title he held for seventy-nine years.

On 24 Jul 1913 Elizabeth Ellen Hulme Viscountess Leverhulme (age 62) died. She was buried at Christ Church, Port Sunlight [Map].

On 24 Jul 1961 Lucius Cary 13th Viscount Falkland (age 80) died. His son Lucius Cary 14th Viscount Falkland (age 56) succeeded 14th Viscount Falkland.

On 24 Jul 1978 Richard Sykes 7th Baronet (age 72) died.