Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In 1550 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet was born to [his father] John Harries of Cruckton in Shropshire and [his mother] Eleanor Prowde.
In 1565 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 15) educated at Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury.
After 1565 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 15) educated at Clement's Inn.
In 1575 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 25) educated at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1586 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Shrewsbury.
Before 1597 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 46) and Eleanor Gifford (age 21) were married. The difference in their ages was 25 years.
Around 1597 [his daughter] Elizabeth Harries aka Harris was born to Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 47) and [his wife] Eleanor Gifford (age 22). She married 8th June 1628 William Pierrepont of Thoresby, son of Robert Pierrepont 1st Earl Kingston and Gertrude Talbot Baroness Pierrepont Holme Pierrepoint, and had issue.
In February 1604 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 54) was appointed Serjeant at Law.
In 1613 Edward Stanley (age 50) sold Tong Castle, Shropshire [Map] to Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 63).
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1613 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 63) purchased Tong Castle, Shropshire [Map] from Edward Stanley (age 50).
On 12th April 1623 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 73) was created 1st Baronet Harris of Tong Castle in Shropshire.
Before 18th February 1628 [his son] Francis Harries aka Harris died.
On 18th February 1628 Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet (age 78) died. Baronet Harris of Tong Castle in Shropshire extinct.
[his son] Francis Harries aka Harris was born to Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet and Eleanor Gifford.
[his daughter] Anne Harries was born to Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet and Eleanor Gifford.
[his daughter] Eleanor Harries aka Harris was born to Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet and Eleanor Gifford. She married in or before 1637 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet, son of Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Olmstead, and had issue.
Father: John Harries of Cruckton in Shropshire
Thomas Harries aka Harris 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Thomas Prowde of Sutton
Mother: Eleanor Prowde