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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Paternal Family Tree: Wessex
Ceol King Wessex was born to Cutha Wessex.
In 584 [his uncle] Ceawlin King Wessex was defeated, probably by the Britons, possibly by Ceol King Wessex at the First Battle of Woden's Barrow which fought at Adam's Grave [Map], Pewsey, Wiltshire.
In 592 [his uncle] Ceawlin King Wessex was killed at the Battle of Wanborough. His nephew Ceol succeeded King Wessex.
[his son] King Cynegils of Wessex was born to Ceol King Wessex.
[his daughter] Unamed Daughter Wessex was born to Ceol King Wessex.
[his son] Cwichelm Wessex was born to Ceol King Wessex.
Kings Wessex: Grand Son of Cynric King Wessex
Great x 1 Grandfather: Cerdic King Wessex
GrandFather: Cynric King Wessex
Father: Cutha Wessex