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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 1645 Peter Cross was born.
1667. Peter Cross (age 22). Miniature portrait of Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield (age 14).
Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield: In 1653 she was born to Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon in Wing, Buckinghamshire. After July 1665 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield and she were married. She by marriage Countess Chesterfield. She the daughter of Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon. He the son of Henry Stanhope and Katherine Wotton Countess Chesterfield. They were third cousin once removed. In November 1677 Elizabeth Dormer Countess Chesterfield died.
1685. Peter Cross (age 40). Miniature portrait of Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore (age 27).
In 1724 Peter Cross (age 79) died.