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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: Hopton
On or before 13th March 1596 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton was born to Robert Hopton of Witham (age 21). He was baptised 13th March 1596 at St Peter's Church.
In 1620 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 23) and William Waller (age 23) were members of the personal bodyguard for Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 23).
In 1623 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 26) and Elizabeth Capell (age 31) were married.
In 1629 James Ley 1st Earl of Marlborough (age 77) died. His son Henry (age 33) succeeded 2nd Earl Marlborough. [his sister-in-law] Mary Capell (age 31) by marriage Countess Marlborough.
In 1638 [his father] Robert Hopton of Witham (age 63) died.
On 1st April 1638 Henry Ley 2nd Earl of Marlborough (age 42) died. His son James (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Marlborough and [his sister-in-law] Mary Capell (age 40).
In 1643 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 46) was created 1st Baron Hopton of Evercreech.
On 5th July 1643 the Battle of Lansdowne was an inconclusive battle between a Royalist army commanded by Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 47) and a Parliamentary Army commanded by William Waller (age 46) at Lansdown Hill, Bath. The two commanders being old friends.
Edward Leke was killed.
Bevil Grenville (age 48) was killed at the at the head of the Cornish infantry as it reached the top of Lansdown Hill. He received a blow to the head with a pole-axe and was taken to the rectory at nearby Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire where he died.
In 1646 [his wife] Elizabeth Capell (age 54) died in the Channel Islands [Map] to where her husband had travelled with King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 15).
On 16th February 1646 the Royalist Army commanded by Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 49) was defeated at Great Torrington, Devon bringing to an end Royalist resistance in the West Counntry. The battle was brought to an end when eighty barrels of gunpowder stored in St Michael and All Angels Church exploded killing the prisoners held there and nearly killing Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax (age 34).
On 12th March 1646 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 49) surrendered his Royalist Army to Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax (age 34).
After 12th March 1646 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 49) with Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon (age 37) and King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 15) travelled to the Channel Islands [Map].
In 1647 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 50) moved to Rouen, France [Map] where he stayed with his uncle [his uncle] Arthur Hopton Diplomat (age 59).
John Evelyn's Diary. 7th June 1649. I visited [his uncle] Sir Arthur Hopton (age 61) (brother [Note. Nephew?] to Sir Ralph, Lord Hopton (age 53), that noble hero), who having been Ambassador extraordinary in Spain, sojourned some time with my father-in-law (age 44) at Paris, a most excellent person. Also Signora Lucretia, a Greek lady, whom I knew in Italy, now come over with her husband, an English gentleman. Also, the Earl and Countess of Arundel (age 18), taking leave of them and other friends now ready to depart for France. This night was a scuffle between some rebel soldiers and gentlemen about the Temple.
On 28th September 1652 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton (age 56) died. Baron Hopton of Evercreech extinct.
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Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hopton
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Hopton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Wentworth 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Hopton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Owen Hopton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Owen Tudor 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: David Owen 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ann Owen 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bohun 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Bohun 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandFather: Arthur Hopton of Witham Friary 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Echingham 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Echingham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joane Pigot
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Echingham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Wingfield 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Wingfield 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fitzlewis
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Echingham 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Father: Robert Hopton of Witham 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edmund Hall
GrandMother: Rachael Hall
Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England