Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Before 1630 [his father] Richard Hill of Lime Street and [his mother] Agnes Trewolla were married.
On 19th April 1633 Abraham Hill was born to [his father] Richard Hill of Lime Street and [his mother] Agnes Trewolla. He was baptised on 16th June 1635 at St Dionis Backchurch.
In 1654 [his father] Richard Hill of Lime Street was appointed Alderman of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.
In 1655 [his father] Richard Hill of Lime Street was appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.
In or before 1658 Abraham Hill (age 24) and Anne Whitelocke (age 9) were married.
In 1658 [his daughter] Frances Hill was born to Abraham Hill (age 24) and [his wife] Anne Whitelocke (age 9).
In 1660 [his son] Richard Hill was born to Abraham Hill (age 26) and [his wife] Anne Whitelocke (age 11).
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In January 1660 [his father] Richard Hill of Lime Street died.
In 1661 [his wife] Anne Whitelocke (age 12) died.
In or after 1661 Abraham Hill (age 27) and Elizabeth Pratt (age 17) were married.
On 23rd April 1663 Abraham Hill (age 30) was appointed Fellow of the Royal Society; one of the founder members.
On 30th November 1663 Abraham Hill (age 30) was elected Treasurer of the Royal Society which office he held until 30th November 1665.
In 1672 [his wife] Elizabeth Pratt (age 28) died.
In or before 1679. John Hayls (age 78). Portrait of Abraham Hill (age 45).
On 1st December 1679 Abraham Hill (age 46) was elected Treasurer of the Royal Society which office he held until 30th November 1700.
In 1721 [his son] Richard Hill (age 61) died.
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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On 5th February 1721 Abraham Hill (age 87) died.
Father: Richard Hill of Lime Street
GrandFather: Thomas Trewolla of Mevagissey
Mother: Agnes Trewolla