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Around 1364 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke was born to John Cornwall (age 49) at Mount's Bay, Cornwall. He a great x 3 grandson of King John of England.
Around 1364 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke was baptised at Marazion, Cornwall.
On 24th June 1380 John Hastings 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 7) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 17) were married at Kenilworth Castle [Map]. She by marriage Countess Pembroke. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 40) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of John Hastings 2nd Earl Pembroke and Anne Manny Countess Pembroke. They were half third cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
After 24th June 1380 John Hastings 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 7) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 17) marriage annulled since she had become pregnant by John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 28) whom she subsequently married. It isn't clear whether John Holland was punished; he was half-brother to King Richard II of England (age 13) through their mother Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales (age 51).
On 24th June 1386 John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 34) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 23) were married at Plymouth, Devon [Map]. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 46) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of Thomas Holland 1st Earl Kent and Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales. They were half second cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1400 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 36) and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 36) were married. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King John of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 15th February 1400 Aubrey de Vere 10th Earl of Oxford (age 62) died. His son Richard (age 14) succeeded 11th Earl of Oxford. [his step-daughter] Alice Holland Countess of Oxford (age 8) by marriage Countess of Oxford.
In 1402 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 24) was appointed Captain Ludlow Castle.
Before 1st June 1402 Thomas Mowbray 4th Earl Norfolk 2nd Earl Nottingham (age 16) and [his step-daughter] Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham (age 15) were married. She by marriage Countess Norfolk, Countess Nottingham. She the daughter of John Holland 1st Duke Exeter and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 39). He the son of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 36). They were third cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1403 [his son] John Cornwall was born to John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 39) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 39). He a great grandson of King Edward III of England.
In 1403 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 25) was appointed Admiral of the Fleet.
In 1403 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 28) was appointed Lord Chancellor.
On 7th February 1403 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 35) and Joanna of Navarre Queen Consort England (age 33) were married at Winchester, Hampshire [Map]. His third marriage, her second. She had eight children with her first husband but, despite ten years of marriage, none with Henry. She the daughter of Charles "Bad" II King Navarre and Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre. He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were third cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
On 21st July 1403 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 36), with his son the future King Henry V of England (age 16), defeated the rebel army of Henry "Hotspur" Percy (age 39) at the Battle of Shrewsbury at the site now known as Battlefield, Shrewsbury [Map]. King Henry V of England took an arrow to the side of his face. John Stanley (age 53) was wounded in the throat. Thomas Strickland (age 36) fought and was awarded £38 and two of the rebel Henry's horses. Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 21) fought for the King. Walter Blount (age 55), the King's Standard Bearer, was killed by Archibald Douglas 1st Duke Touraine (age 31).
Thomas Wendesley (age 59), Edmund Cockayne (age 47) and Robert Goushill were killed.
Edmund Stafford 5th Earl Stafford (age 25) was killed. His son Humphrey Stafford succeeded 6th Earl Stafford, 7th Baron Stafford.
Hugh Shirley (age 52) was killed; he was one of four knights dressed as King Henry IV of England.
Of the rebels, Henry "Hotspur" Percy, Madog Kynaston (age 43) and John Clifton were killed.
Thomas Percy 1st Earl of Worcester (age 60) was beheaded after the battle. Earl Worcester extinct.
Richard Vernon 11th Baron Shipbrook (age 48) was hanged. Baron Shipbrook forfeit.
John Rossall was killed. His sister Eleanor Rossall (age 26) inherited a half-share in the Rossall Shrewsbury [Map] estates.
John Massey (age 65) was killed.
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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.
In 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 31) was appointed Constable of England.
Before 15th February 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 27) and Margaret Neville Countess Dorest (age 20) were married. He the illegitmate son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Katherine Swynford aka Roet Duchess Lancaster. They were half fifth cousin once removed. He a grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 19th November 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 29) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.
On 26th November 1405 Thomas Fitzalan 10th Earl of Surrey 5th or 12th Earl of Arundel (age 24) and Beatrice Aviz Duchess Exeter (age 23) were married. [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 38) and Joanna of Navarre Queen Consort England (age 35) were present at their wedding feast. She the illegitmate daughter of King John I of Portugal (age 53) and Ines Peres. He the son of Richard Fitzalan 9th Earl of Surrey 4th or 11th Earl of Arundel and Elizabeth Bohun Countess Arundel and Surrey. They were half fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England.
Around 1406 [his step-daughter] Alice Holland Countess of Oxford (age 14) died.
In 1409 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 45) was appointed 117th Knight of the Garter by [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 41).
Around 1410 John Grey (age 23) and [his step-daughter] Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham (age 23) were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Ruthyn. She the daughter of John Holland 1st Duke Exeter and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 46). They were half third cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 31st January 1410 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 33) was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer which position he held until 1411.
On 16th March 1410 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 37) died at Hospital of St Katharine's by the Tower Tower Hill [Map]. He was buried at St Michael's Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral [Map]. His son Henry (age 9) succeeded 2nd Earl Somerset.
On 5th July 1411 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 34) was created 1st Earl Dorset. Margaret Neville Countess Dorest (age 27) by marriage Countess Dorset.
In 1412 Thomas Lancaster 1st Duke of Clarence (age 23) was created 1st Duke Clarence by [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 44). Margaret Holland Duchess Clarence (age 27) by marriage Duchess Clarence.
In 1413 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 35) was appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine.
In 1413 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 17) was appointed 125th Knight of the Garter by King Henry V of England (age 26).
After 1413 [his step-son] Edward Holland (deceased) died.
On 20th March 1413 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 45) died in the Jerusalem Chamber, Cheyneygates, Westminster Abbey [Map] in Westminster Abbey confirming a prophesy that he would die in Jerusalem. His son Henry (age 26) succeeded V King of England. His sons King Henry V of England and Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 22) were present. He was buried in the Chancel of Canterbury Cathedral [Map].
All About History Books
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.
In 1415 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 37) was appointed Captain Harfleur.
After 1415 Ampthill Castle, Bedfordshire [Map] was commissioned by John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 51) paid for with ransoms from the the Battle of Agincourt.
On 19th July 1415 [his sister-in-law] Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal (age 55) died at Sacavém.
On 25th October 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) defeated the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. King Henry V of England commanded the Main Battle. Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys (age 64) commanded the Rearguard.
Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford (age 30) commanded. Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 25) was wounded, and was protected by his brother King Henry V of England.
Edward 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 42), commander of the Vanguard, was killed; the most senior English casualty. Duke Albemarle, Earl of Rutland and Earl Cork extinct. His nephew Richard (age 4) succeeded 3rd Duke York and inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].
John Fortescue (age 35), Dafydd Gam Brecon (age 35) and Edward Burnell (age 44) and Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine (age 38) were killed.
Michael de la Pole 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 21) was killed. His brother William (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Suffolk, 4th Baron Pole.
The English included: Louis Robbessart (age 25), Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 26), William Bourchier 1st Count of Eu (age 41), Thomas Rokeby (age 22), John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 51), Edward Courtenay (age 30), Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell (age 12), Thomas Dutton (age 19), Edmund Ferrers 6th Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 29), Roger Fiennes (age 31), Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 57), John Grey (age 28), John Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 31), William Harrington (age 42) as the King's Standard Bearer, Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford (age 37), Piers Legh (age 26) (wounded), Alfred Longford, Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury (age 27), Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 22), John Rodney, Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 22), Robert Strelley (age 18), James Tuchet 5th Baron Audley, 2nd Baron Tuchet (age 17), Robert Umfraville (age 52), Thomas West 2nd Baron West (age 35), Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 30). Thomas Erpingham (age 60) commanded the archers. Thomas Rempston (age 26) was present. Thomas Strickland (age 48) carried the Banner of St George.
Thomas Tunstall (age 57) was killed.
The Welsh included: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert (age 35), Walter Sais (age 95), Roger Vaughan (age 70) and his son Roger Vaughan (age 5). Owen Tudor (age 15) is believed to have been present as a squire.
The French army suffered significant casualties. Charles Albret (age 46), Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 26), John of Bar (age 35), Jacques Chatillon (age 48), David Rambures (age 51) and his three sons: Jean Rambures, Hugues Rambures, Philippe Rambures, Waleran Luxemburg (age 60) and Hector de Chartres were killed.
Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 20) was captured by Richard Waller (age 20) for which he was knighted on the battlefield by King Henry V of England.
John Bourbon I Duke Bourbon (age 34) and Charles Artois Count of Eu (age 21) were captured.
Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle (age 25) was killed. His daughter Jeanne succeeded Countess Soissons.
Edward of Bar III Duke of Bar (age 38) was killed. His brother Louis (age 38) succeeded I Duke Bar.
John Valois I Duke Alençon was killed. His son John (age 6) succeeded II Duke Alençon.
Frederick Metz I Count Vaudémont (age 47) was killed. His son Antoine (age 15) succeeded Count Vaudémont.
Anthony Valois Duke Brabant (age 31) was killed. His son John (age 12) succeeded IV Duke Brabant. Jacqueline Wittelsbach Duchess Brabant and Gloucester (age 14) by marriage Duchess Brabant.
Jean II Le Maingre "Boucicaut" (age 49) was captured.
Georges de La Trémoille (age 33) was captured.
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In 1416 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 20) was restored 2nd Duke Exeter, 2nd Earl Huntingdon.
On 18th November 1416 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 39) was created 1st Duke Exeter by King Henry V of England (age 30) for the remainder of his natural life for 'his service to the king and the realm on both sides of the seas'. At the time the only other dukes were the King's brothers.
On 2nd June 1418 [his sister-in-law] Catherine of Lancaster Queen Consort Castile (age 45) died at Valladolid [Map]. She was buried at Capilla de los Reyes Nuevos, Cathedral of Toledo.
In 1419 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 41) was appointed Captain of Rouen.
In 1420 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 24) was appointed Constable of the Tower of London.
In October 1421 King Henry V of England (age 35) commenced the Siege of Meaux. John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 57) fought. His son [his son] John Cornwall (age 18) was killed; his head being blown off by a cannon ball witnessed by his father. Meaux [Map] was eventually captured on 11th May 1422.
In 1424 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 49) was appointed Lord Chancellor.
In 1426 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 51) was appointed Cardinal.
On 24th November 1426 [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 63) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Burford [Map].
Before 1427 [his son-in-law] John Fitzalan 7th or 14th Earl of Arundel (age 18) and [his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel were married. There is some uncertainty as to whether they did marry; they were betrothed as children. She the daughter of John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 62) and [his former wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter. He the son of John Fitzalan 6th or 13th Earl of Arundel and Eleanor Berkeley Countess Arundel (age 44). They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1427 [his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel died.
On 17th July 1433 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 69) was created 1st Baron Fanhope.
On 17th July 1433 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 69) was appointed Privy Council.
On 30th January 1442 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 78) was created 1st Baron Milbroke.
On 11th December 1443 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 79) died at Ampthill Castle, Bedfordshire [Map]. He was buried at Blackfriars Priory, Ludgate. Baron Fanhope, Baron Milbroke extinct.
[his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel was born to John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
Kings Wessex: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 11 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 13 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 11 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 13 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King John of England Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Aymer Angoulême I Count Angoulême
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Cornwall Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Fitzroy de Cornwall
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Valletort
GrandFather: Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fitzalan
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Fitzalan
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fitzalan 6th Earl of Arundel 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William D'Aubigny 3rd Earl Lincoln 3rd Earl of Arundel
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel D'Aubigny 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mabel Gernon Countess Lincoln and Arundel 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Joan Fitzalan 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Walter
Great x 3 Grandfather: Theobald Butler
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Vavasour
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Verdun Countess Arundel
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Verdun
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rohesia Verdun
Father: John Cornwall 2 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Mortimer
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Mortimer 3rd Baron Mortimer
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Zouche
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Zouche
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Bisset
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Trailly
GrandMother: Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford
Great x 1 Grandmother: Matilda Baroness Mortimer
John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke 3 x Great Grand Son of King John of England