Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton was born to [her father] Bartholemew Walmesley.
In 1706 Thomas Petre 6th Baron Petre (age 73) died. His son [her future husband] Robert (age 17) succeeded 7th Baron Petre. Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton by marriage Baroness Petre.
On 1st March 1712 Robert Petre 7th Baron Petre (age 23) and Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton were married.
On 22nd March 1713 [her husband] Robert Petre 7th Baron Petre (age 24) died of smallpox. His son Robert succeeded 8th Baron Petre.
On 2nd April 1733 Charles Stourton 15th Baron Stourton (age 31) and Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton were married.
On 24th March 1744 Thomas Stourton 14th Baron Stourton (age 76) died without issue. His nephew [her husband] Charles (age 42) succeeded 15th Baron Stourton. Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton by marriage Baroness Stourton.
On 11th March 1753 [her husband] Charles Stourton 15th Baron Stourton (age 51) died without issue. His brother [her brother-in-law] William (age 48) succeeded 16th Baron Stourton. Winifrede Howard Baroness Stourton (age 26) by marriage Baroness Stourton.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 31st January 1785 Catherine Walmesley Baroness Petre and Stourton died.