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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.
Around 1650 Admiral David Mitchell was born.
Between 31st October 1673 and 15th October 1674 Admiral David Mitchell (age 23) served as a midshipman in the 'Swallow' (46 guns) under Captain Edward Russell in the Mediterranean.
Between 21st May 1676 and 19th June 1677 Admiral David Mitchell (age 26) served with Captain Edward Russell on the 48-gun 'Reserve' voyaging to Newfoundland.
On 8th February 1693 Admiral David Mitchell (age 43) was appointed Rear-Admiral of the Blue.
In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) and Mary Dode (age 38) were married.
In January 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) commanded the squadron that escorted Tsar Peter to England from the Netherlands.
On 5th December 1698 Admiral David Mitchell (age 48) was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
In 1699 Admiral David Mitchell (age 49) was appointed Commissioner of the Admiralty which office he held until 1702.
Around 1700. Unknown Painter. Portrait of Admiral David Mitchell (age 50).
On1st June 1710 Admiral David Mitchell (age 60) died. He was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
On 30th September 1722 [his former wife] Mary Dode (age 62) died. She was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
Mary Dode: Around 1660 she was born to Robert Dode of Clorley, Shropshire. In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell and she were married.