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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Algernon Percy 1851-1933

Paternal Family Tree: Smithson

In 1845 [his father] Algernon George Percy 6th Duke Northumberland (age 34) and [his mother] Louisa Drummond Duchess Northumberland were married. He the son of [his grandfather] George Percy 5th Duke Northumberland (age 66) and [his grandmother] Louisa Harcourt Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (age 63).

On 2nd October 1851 Algernon Percy was born to Algernon George Percy 6th Duke Northumberland (age 41) and Louisa Drummond Duchess Northumberland.

On 3rd August 1880 Algernon Percy (age 28) and Victoria Frederica Edgcumbe (age 21) were married. She the daughter of William Henry Edgecumbe 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (age 46) and Katherine Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Mount Edgcumbe. He the son of Algernon George Percy 6th Duke Northumberland (age 70) and Louisa Drummond Duchess Northumberland. They were fifth cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1882 Algernon Percy (age 30) was elected MP Westminster which seat he held until 1885 when the seat was divided.

In 1882 [his daughter] Katharine Louisa Victoria Percy was born to Algernon Percy (age 30) and [his wife] Victoria Frederica Edgcumbe (age 23).

In 1884 [his son] Algernon William Percy was born to Algernon Percy (age 32) and [his wife] Victoria Frederica Edgcumbe (age 25).

In 1885 Algernon Percy (age 33) was elected MP St George's, Hanover Square which seat he resigned in 1887.

In December 1890 [his mother] Louisa Drummond Duchess Northumberland died.

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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.

On 2nd January 1899 [his father] Algernon George Percy 6th Duke Northumberland (age 88) died. He was buried at Northumberland Vault, Crypt, Westminster Abbey. His son [his brother] Henry (age 52) succeeded 7th Duke Northumberland, 4th Earl Beverley, 10th Baronet Smithson of Stanwick in Yorkshire. Edith Campbell Duchess Northumberland (age 49) by marriage Duchess Northumberland.

On 15th September 1904 [his son-in-law] Josceline Reginald Heber-Percy (age 24) and [his daughter] Katharine Louisa Victoria Percy (age 22) were married at St Mary's Church, Warwick [Map]. They were third cousins.

In 1910 Algernon Percy (age 58) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire.

Battle of Jutland

In 1916 [his son] Algernon William Percy (age 32) was killed during the Battle of Jutland.

In 1920 [his wife] Victoria Frederica Edgcumbe (age 61) died.

On 28th December 1933 Algernon Percy (age 82) died.

Royal Ancestors of Algernon Percy 1851-1933

Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Algernon Percy 1851-1933

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Smithson 3rd Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: Langdale Smithson

Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Percy 1st Duke Northumberland

Great x 1 Grandfather: Algernon Percy 1st Earl Beverley 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 3 Grandfather: Algernon Seymour 7th Duke of Somerset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Percy Duchess Somerset 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Seymour Duchess Northumberland 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Thynne 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Thynne Duchess Somerset 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Grace Strode 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: George Percy 5th Duke Northumberland 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter Burrell

Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter Burrell

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Raymond

Great x 3 Grandmother: Amy Raymond

Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabella Susan Burrell Countess Beverley

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lewis

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Lewis

Father: Algernon George Percy 6th Duke Northumberland 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Stuart 1st Earl Bute 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Stuart 2nd Earl Bute 14 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Archibald Campbell 1st Duke Argyll 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Campbell Countess Bute 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Tollemache Duchess Argyll 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Sidney Wortley-Montagu 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Wortley-Montagu 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Fielding Countess Kingston upon Hull 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Louisa Harcourt Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 2 Grandfather: David Cunynghame 3rd Baronet

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Cunynghame

Algernon Percy 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

GrandFather: Henry Drummond

Mother: Louisa Drummond Duchess Northumberland 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Hay 7th Earl Kinnoull

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Henry Hay 8th Earl Kinnoull

Great x 2 Grandfather: Archbishop Robert Hay-Drummond 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Abigail Harley Countess Kinnoul 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Hay-Drummond 10th Earl Kinnoul 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter d'Auriol

Great x 2 Grandmother: Henrietta d'Auriol

GrandMother: Henrietta Hay-Drummond 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Harley 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Harley 3rd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Sarah Foley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Harley 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Morgan of Tredegar 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Martha Morgan Countess of Oxford and Mortimer 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Martha Vaughan

Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Harley Countess Kinnoul 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Bangham

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bangham