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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Charles Edward Perugini is in Painters.
In 1860 Charles Allston Collins (age 31) and [his future wife] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 20) were married.
1870. Charles Edward Perugini (age 30). "I Know A Maiden Fair To See, Take Care".
1870. Charles Edward Perugini (age 30). "Greensleeves". Model the artist's future wife [his future wife] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 30).
1872. Charles Edward Perugini (age 32). "La Cucitrice" aka Seamstress.
1872. Charles Edward Perugini (age 32). "Playing at Work".
1872. Charles Edward Perugini (age 32). "The Goldfish Bowl".
In 1874 Charles Edward Perugini (age 34) and Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 34) were married.
After 1874. Charles Edward Perugini (age 34). Portrait of [his wife] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 34), the artist's wife.
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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1878. Charles Edward Perugini (age 38). "Faithful".
1878. Charles Edward Perugini (age 38). "A Girl Reading".
Before 1882. Charles Edward Perugini (age 42). Portrait of Sophie Gray (age 38).
1887. Charles Edward Perugini (age 47). "Peonies".
1888. Charles Edward Perugini (age 48). "A Summer Shower".
1888. Charles Edward Perugini (age 48). "Silvia".
Before 1890. Charles Edward Perugini (age 50). "Girl With Mirror".
Before 1890. Charles Edward Perugini (age 50). "Dressing Up".
1893. Charles Edward Perugini (age 53). "Pandora's Box.
Before 1918. Circle of Charles Edward Perugini (age 78). Portrait of Sophia Castila Rosamund Campbell Countess Granville (age 70).
Sophia Castila Rosamund Campbell Countess Granville: On 24th July 1847 she was born to Walter Frederick Campbell and Katherine Isabella Cole. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.56%. On 26th September 1865 Granville Leveson-Gower 2nd Earl Granville and she were married. The difference in their ages was 32 years. He the son of Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville and Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville. They were half third cousin twice removed. On 12th November 1938 she died.
On 22nd December 1918 Charles Edward Perugini (age 79) died.
On 9th May 1929 [his former wife] Catherine "Kate" Perugini nee Dickens (age 89) died.