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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.

Biography of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland 1676-1721

Paternal Family Tree: Manners

Maternal Family Tree: Mary Morris Countess Dover 1565-1648

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On 15th July 1658 [his father] John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 20) and Anne Pierrepont (age 27) were married. See Lord Ross Divorce. She the daughter of Henry Pierrepont 1st Marquess Dorchester (age 52) and Cecilia Bayning. He the son of [his grandfather] John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 54) and [his grandmother] Frances Montagu Countess Rutland (age 44). They were second cousins.

On 10th November 1671 [his father] John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 33) and Diana Bruce were married. She the daughter of Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury (age 45) and Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury (age 41). He the son of [his grandfather] John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 67) and [his grandmother] Frances Montagu Countess Rutland. They were third cousin once removed.

On 8th January 1673 [his father] John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 34) and [his mother] Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 16) were married. He the son of [his grandfather] John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 68) and [his grandmother] Frances Montagu Countess Rutland. They were half first cousin twice removed.

On 18th September 1676 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland was born to John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 38) and Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 19).

Before 21st October 1696 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 20) and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 20) were married. He the son of John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 58) and Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 39). They were sixth cousins.

On 21st October 1696 [his son] John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 20) and [his wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 20).

On 13th November 1697 [his son] William Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 21) and [his wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 21).

In 1702 [his brother-in-law] Wriothesley Russell 2nd Duke Bedford (age 21) was appointed 511th Knight of the Garter by Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 36).

Before 13th August 1703 [his brother-in-law] Wriothesley Russell 2nd Duke Bedford (age 22) and Elizabeth Howland Duchess Bedford (age 21) were married. She by marriage Duchess Bedford.

On 18th August 1707 William Cavendish 1st Duke Devonshire (age 67) died. His son William (age 35) succeeded 2nd Duke Devonshire, 5th Earl Devonshire, 5th Baron Cavendish Hardwick. [his sister-in-law] Rachel Russell Duchess Devonshire (age 33) by marriage Duchess Devonshire.

In 1709 [his daughter] Elizabeth Manners Viscountess Galway was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 32) and [his wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 32).

On 10th January 1711 [his father] John Manners 1st Duke Rutland (age 72) died at Belvoir Castle [Map]. His son John (age 34) succeeded 2nd Duke Rutland, 2nd Marquess Grandby, 10th Earl of Rutland, 2nd Baron Manners of Haddon in Derbyshire. [his wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 34) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

On 26th May 1711 [his brother-in-law] Wriothesley Russell 2nd Duke Bedford (age 30) died. His son Wriothesley (age 3) succeeded 3rd Duke Bedford, 3rd Marquess Tavistock, 7th Earl Bedford, 7th Baron Russell of Cheneys, 5th Baron Russell of Thornhaugh, 3rd Baron Howland of Streatham.

On 30th October 1711 [his wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland (age 35) died.

On 1st January 1713 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 36) and Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 28) were married. She by marriage Duchess Rutland. He the son of John Manners 1st Duke Rutland and Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland (age 56).

After 1st January 1713 [his son] Sherard Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 36) and [his wife] Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 28).

In 1714 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 37) was appointed 526th Knight of the Garter by King George I (age 53).

On 19th October 1714 [his brother-in-law] Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough (age 39) was created 1st Baron Sherard of Harborough.

In 1715 [his brother-in-law] Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough (age 40) was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Rutland.

Around 1717 [his daughter] Lucy Manners Duchess Montrose was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 40) and [his wife] Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 32).

Before 1718 [his son] John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland (age 21) and [his daughter-in-law] Bridget Sutton Duchess Rutland (age 18) were married. He the son of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 41) and [his former wife] Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

On 31st October 1718 [his brother-in-law] Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough (age 43) was created 1st Viscount Sherard.

On 8th May 1719 [his brother-in-law] Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough (age 44) was created 1st Earl Harborough.

In 1720 [his son] James Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 43) and [his wife] Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 35).

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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.

Around 1721 [his son] Robert Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 44) and [his wife] Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 36).

In 1721 Charles Jervas (age 46). Portrait of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 44) in his Garter Robes.

On 22nd February 1721 John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland (age 44) died. His son [his son] John (age 24) succeeded 3rd Duke Rutland, 3rd Marquess Grandby, 11th Earl of Rutland, 3rd Baron Manners of Haddon in Derbyshire. [his daughter-in-law] Bridget Sutton Duchess Rutland (age 21) by marriage Duchess Rutland.

In 1751 [his former wife] Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland (age 66) died.

[his daughter] Rachel Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

[his son] Henry Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland.

[his son] George Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland.

[his son] Wriothesley Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

[his son] Thomas Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

[his daughter] Catherine Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

[his son] Edward Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

[his daughter] Caroline Manners Lady Harpur and Burdett was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland.

[his son] Charles Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Lucy Sherard Duchess Rutland.

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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.

[his daughter] Frances Manners was born to John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland.

Royal Ancestors of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland 1676-1721

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland 1676-1721

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne St Leger Baroness Ros of Helmsley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Manners 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Paston

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridget Heydon 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Manners 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Vernon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Vernon "King of the Peak" 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Dymoke aka Mistress Coffin 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Vernon 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Tailboys 9th Baron Kyme 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Tailboys 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gascoigne Baroness Kyme 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Pierrepont 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Pierrepont 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Empson

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Pierrepont 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Thwaites

Great x 3 Grandmother: Winifred Thwaites

Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Pierrepont 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cavendish 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cavendish 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Smith

Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Cavendish 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hardwick 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bess of Hardwick Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Leeke 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Father: John Manners 1st Duke Rutland 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall

Great x 3 Grandmother: Helen Roper

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Harrington

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham

GrandMother: Frances Montagu Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cotton

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Cotton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Cotton

Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Cotton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Shirley 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Shirley 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Shirley 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Giffard

Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Giffard

John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Noel

Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Noel

Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Noel

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hopton

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hopton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Noel 2nd Viscount Campden

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Harrington

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mabel Harrington

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham

GrandFather: Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hicks

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Hicks

Great x 2 Grandfather: Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden

Great x 1 Grandmother: Juliana Hicks Viscountess Campden

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard May

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth May Viscountess Campden

Mother: Catherine Noel Duchess Rutland 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Bertie Baron Willoughby

Great x 3 Grandfather: Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Willoughby Duchess Suffolk 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John de Vere 16th Earl of Oxford 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Vere Baroness Willoughby of Eresby 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Golding Countess of Oxford

Great x 1 Grandfather: Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Jeffrey of Chiddington Sussex

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jeffrey

GrandMother: Elizabeth Bertie Viscountess Campden 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Cockayne

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cockayne

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Cockayne

Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Medcalf

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Medcalf

Great x 1 Grandmother: Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Morris

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Morris Countess Dover