Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Richard Buckner is in Painters.
On 25th October 1812 Richard Buckner was born.
1843. Richard Buckner (age 30). Portrait of Harriet Sophia Parker Countess Morley (age 34).
Harriet Sophia Parker Countess Morley: In 1809 she was born to Montagu Edmund Parker II. In 1842 Edmund Parker 2nd Earl Morley and she were married. She by marriage Countess Morley. He the son of John Parker 1st Earl Morley and Frances Talbot Countess Morley. They were second cousins. In 1897 Harriet Sophia Parker Countess Morley died.
Around 1850. Richard Buckner (age 37). Portrait of Emily Vaughan Lady Isham.
Emily Vaughan Lady Isham: she was born to John Vaughan and Louise Rouse-Boughton Baroness St John. On 26th October 1845 Charles Edmund Isham 10th Baronet and she were married. On 24th August 1846 Justinian Isham 9th Baronet died. His brother Charles succeeded 10th Baronet Isham of Lamport in Northamptonshire. She by marriage Lady Isham of Lamport in Northamptonshire. On 6th September 1898 Emily Vaughan Lady Isham died.
Before 1854. Richard Buckner (age 41). Portrait of Catherine Louise Georgina Marlay (age 22).
In or before 1855. Richard Buckner (age 42). Portrait of Harriet Ann Langford (age 30).
Harriet Ann Langford: In 1824 she was born. In or before 1847 Charles Langton Massingberd and she were married. In 1855 she died.
Before 8th July 1863. Richard Buckner (age 50). Portrait of William Alexander Archibald Hamilton 11th Duke Hamilton 8th Duke Brandon (age 52).
William Alexander Archibald Hamilton 11th Duke Hamilton 8th Duke Brandon: On 19th February 1811 he was born to Alexander Hamilton 10th Duke Hamilton 7th Duke Brandon and Susanna Euphemia Beckford Duchess Hamilton Duchess Brandon. On 18th August 1852 Alexander Hamilton 10th Duke Hamilton 7th Duke Brandon died. His son William succeeded 11th Duke Hamilton, 8th Duke Brandon of Suffolk, 7th Marquess Douglas, 8th Baron Dutton of Cheshire. On 8th July 1863 William Alexander Archibald Hamilton 11th Duke Hamilton 8th Duke Brandon died. His son William succeeded 12th Duke Hamilton, 8th Marquess Douglas, 9th Duke Brandon of Suffolk, 9th Baron Dutton of Cheshire.
Before 1867. Richard Buckner (age 54). Portrait of Elizabeth Sturt Baroness Northbrook.
Elizabeth Sturt Baroness Northbrook: she was born to Henry Charles Sturt and Charlotte Penelope Brudenell. In 1848 Thomas Baring 1st Earl Northbrook and she were married. On 6th September 1866 Francis Baring 1st Baron Northbrook died. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Baron Northbrook, 4th Baronet Baring of Larkbeer in Devon. She by marriage Baroness Northbrook. In June 1867 Elizabeth Sturt Baroness Northbrook died.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In or before 12th August 1883. Richard Buckner (age 70). Portrait of Georgina Moncrieffe Countess Dudley (age 37).
In or before 12th August 1883. Richard Buckner (age 70). Portrait of Horatio Walpole 4th Earl Orford (age 70).
Horatio Walpole 4th Earl Orford: On 18th April 1813 he was born to Horatio Walpole 3rd Earl Orford and Mary Fawkener Countess Orford. In 1835 Horatio Walpole 4th Earl Orford was elected MP Norfolk East whic hseat he held until 1837. On 29th December 1858 Horatio Walpole 3rd Earl Orford died. His son Horatio succeeded 4th Earl Orford, 5th Baron Walpole of Wollerton. On 7th December 1894 Horatio Walpole 4th Earl Orford died. His nephew Robert succeeded 5th Earl Orford, 6th Baron Walpole of Wollerton.
On 12th August 1883 Richard Buckner (age 70) died.