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.'
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Paternal Family Tree: Zouche
Around 1203 Alan Zouche was born to Roger Zouche [aged 28] and Margaret Bisset at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In or before 1242 Alan Zouche [aged 38] and Helen or Ela Quincy were married. She the daughter of Roger de Quincy 2nd Earl Winchester [aged 46] and Helen Galloway Countess Winchester.
Around 1242 [his daughter] Helen Zouche was born to Alan Zouche [aged 39] and [his wife] Helen or Ela Quincy at Winchester, Hampshire [Map].
On 29th September 1242 [his son] Roger Zouche was born to Alan Zouche [aged 39] and [his wife] Helen or Ela Quincy at Lubbesthorpe Manor Lubbesthorpe Blaby, Leicestershire. He married before 1267 his fourth cousin Ela Longespée and had issue.
Around 1250 [his son] Oliver Zouche was born to Alan Zouche [aged 47] and [his wife] Helen or Ela Quincy.
Around 1251 [his daughter] Margaret Zouche Baroness Warkworth was born to Alan Zouche [aged 48] and [his wife] Helen or Ela Quincy. She married after 1307 Robert Fitzroger 5th Baron Warkworth, son of Roger Fitzjohn 4th Baron Warkworth, and had issue.
On 31st October 1266 the Dictum of Kenilworth was issued. The Dictum was a peace agreement between King Henry III of England [aged 59] and the rebels who were besieged in the impregnable Kenilworth Castle [Map]. The committee included: Bishop Walter Branscombe [aged 46], Archbishop Walter Giffard [aged 41], Bishop Nicholas Ely, Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford, Humphrey Bohun 2nd Earl Hereford 1st Earl Essex [aged 62], Philip Basset [aged 82], John Balliol [aged 58], Robert Walerand, Alan Zouche [aged 63], Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley [aged 76], and Warin Bassingbourne.
Robert Ferrers 6th Earl of Derby [aged 27] and Henry Hastings [aged 31] were fined seven times their annual income. The Dictum, however, required the rebels to pay their fines before being restored to their lands; something of a Catch-22 since if they weren't restored to their lands, they would have no income to pay the fine.
On 23rd June 1267 Alan Zouche [aged 64] was appointed Warden of London and Constable of the Tower of London which offices he held until September.
On 19th June 1270 Alan Zouche [aged 67] and his son Roger Zouche [aged 27] were attacked at during a trial between him and John Warenne 6th Earl of Surrey [aged 39]. Alan was seriously injured and left on the spot, his son escaped. On 4th August 1270 John Warenne 6th Earl of Surrey agreed to pay substantial compensation to the injured. Alan died eight days later.
On 12th August 1270 Alan Zouche [aged 67] died as a consequence of the wounds he had received a month before during a skirmish with supporters of John Warenne 6th Earl of Surrey [aged 39].
[his father] Roger Zouche and [his mother] Margaret Bisset were married.
[his son] Henry Zouche was born to Alan Zouche and Helen or Ela Quincy.
[his daughter] Lucy Zouche was born to Alan Zouche and Helen or Ela Quincy.
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.'
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[his son] Eudo Zouche was born to Alan Zouche and Helen or Ela Quincy.
[his daughter] Margaret Zouche was born to Alan Zouche and Helen or Ela Quincy.
[his daughter] Alice Zouche was born to Alan Zouche and Helen or Ela Quincy.
Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland [1]
King Richard III of England [2]
Anne Neville Queen Consort England [2]
King Henry VII of England and Ireland [1]
Catherine Parr Queen Consort England [2]
Jane Grey I Queen England and Ireland [3]
George Wharton [19]
Brigadier-General Charles Fitz-Clarence [69]
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [274]
Queen Consort Camilla Shand [87]
Mother: Margaret Bisset
