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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Brugge
On 4th May 1664 [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 21) and [his mother] Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire.
On 6th January 1673 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos was born to James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 30) and Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 30) at Dewsall, Herefordshire.
Around 1677 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 3) educated at Westminster School [Map].
Around 1681 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 7) educated at New College, Oxford University.
Before 1690. John Riley (age 43). Portrait of [his future wife] Mary Lake (age 21). Frequently described as 'Mary Lake Duchess of Chandos' Mary died two years before her husband James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 16) was created Duke on 19th October 1714.
Mary Lake: On 18th July 1668 she was born to Thomas Lake and Rebecca Langham. On 2nd February 1695 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos and she were married. On 15th September 1712 Mary Lake died. She was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore.
In 1694 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 20) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
On 2nd February 1695 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 22) and Mary Lake (age 26) were married.
In 1698 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 24) was elected MP Hereford.
On 15th January 1703 [his son] John Brydges was born to James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 30) and [his wife] Mary Lake (age 34).
On 1st February 1708 [his son] Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos was born to James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 35) and [his wife] Mary Lake (age 39).
On 15th September 1712 [his wife] Mary Lake (age 44) died. She was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore.
On 4th August 1713 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 40) and Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 43) were married. They were half first cousins.
On 16th October 1714 [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 72) died at Aconbury, Herefordshire. His son James (age 41) succeeded 9th Baron Chandos of Sudeley, 4th Baronet Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 44) by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley.
On 19th October 1714 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 41) was created 1st Earl Carnarvon, 1st Viscount Wilton. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 44) by marriage Countess Carnarvon.
In 1719 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 45) was created 1st Duke Chandos, 1st Marquess Carnarvon. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 48) by marriage Duchess Chandos.
All About History Books
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 26th May 1719 [his mother] Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 77) died.
On 1st September 1724 [his son] John Brydges (age 21) and [his daughter-in-law] Catherine Tollemache were married. She the daughter of Lionel Tollemache 3rd Earl Dysart (age 75) and Grace Wilbraham Countess Dysart (age 63). He the son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 51) and [his former wife] Mary Lake.
On 8th April 1727 [his son] John Brydges (age 24) died.
On 21st December 1728 [his son] Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Bruce (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury (age 46) and Anne Savile. He the son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 55) and [his former wife] Mary Lake. They were fifth cousins.
On 11th June 1731 [his brother-in-law] Richard Child aka Tylney 1st Earl Tylney (age 51) was created 1st Earl Tylney of Castlemaine in County Kerry, 1st Viscount Castlemaine in County Kerry, 1st Baron Newtown in County Donegal. Dorothy Glynne Countess Castlemaine by marriage Countess Tylney of Castlemaine in County Kerry.
On 16th July 1735 [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 65) died. She was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore.
On 18th April 1736 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 63) and Lydia Catherine Van Hatten Duchess Chandos were married. She by marriage Duchess Chandos.
On 9th August 1744 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 71) died at Cannons House Little Stanmore. He was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore. His son [his son] Henry (age 36) succeeded 2nd Duke Chandos, 2nd Marquess Carnarvon, 2nd Earl Carnarvon, 2nd Viscount Wilton, 10th Baron Chandos of Sudeley, 5th Baronet Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 6th Baron Chandos
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Brydges 1st Baron Chandos
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Baynham Baroness Chandos
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Brydges 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Grey 9th Baron Grey of Wilton 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Chandos 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Florence Hastings Baroness Grey Wilton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Giles Brydges 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hovell Carne
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Carne
Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Kemys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Carne 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Brydges 1st Baron Chandos
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Brydges 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Chandos 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: John Brydges 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Scudamore of Holme Lacy 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Scudamore 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Pakington
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Scudamore 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Croft of Croft Castle
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elynor Croft
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Herbert
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Scudamore Lady Bridges 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Throckmorton of Tortworth
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Throckmorton of Tortworth
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Throckmorton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ann Reade
Father: James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Henry Barnard
Mother: Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos