This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Around 1582 William Larkin was born.
On 7th July 1606 William Larkin [aged 24] became a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Stainers.
On 7th July 1606 William Larkin [aged 24] became a Freeman of Worshipful Company of Stainers under the patronage of Arabella Stewart [aged 31] and Edward Seymour 1st Earl Hertford [aged 67].
Around 1610 William Larkin [aged 28]; possibly a follower. Portrait of Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell [aged 5].
Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell: Around 1605 she was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall. On 20th June 1622 John Stanhope and she were married in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. In December 1647 John Gell 1st Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Gell of Hopton in Derbyshire. Around April 1653 Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell died.
In 1613 William Larkin [aged 31]. Portrait of Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset [aged 22].
Around 1613 William Larkin [aged 31]. Portrait of Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset [aged 23].
Around 1615 William Larkin [aged 33]. Portrait of Lucy Harrington Countess Bedford [aged 35].
Around 1615 William Larkin [aged 33]. Portrait of Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos [aged 35].
Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos: Around 1580 he was born to William Brydges 4th Baron Chandos and Mary Hopton Baroness Chandos. In 1602 William Brydges 4th Baron Chandos died. His son Grey succeeded 5th Baron Chandos of Sudeley. Anne Stanley Countess Castlehaven by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley. On 28th February 1607 Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos and Anne Stanley Countess Castlehaven were married. She the daughter of Ferdinando Stanley 5th Earl of Derby and Alice Spencer Countess Derby. They were half fourth cousin twice removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland. On 10th August 1621 Grey Brydges 5th Baron Chandos died. His son George succeeded 6th Baron Chandos of Sudeley.
Around 1615 William Larkin [aged 33]. Portrait of Diana Cecil Countess of Oxford and Elgin [aged 19].
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Around 1615 William Larkin [aged 33]. Portrait of Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery [aged 30].
Around 1615 William Larkin [aged 33]. Portrait of Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset [aged 24].
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk [aged 52].
In 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Mary Curzon Countess Dorset [aged 26].
Mary Curzon Countess Dorset: In 1590 she was born to George Curzon. In 1612 Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset and she were married. He the son of Robert Sackville 2nd Earl Dorset and Margaret Howard. On 28th March 1624 Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset died at Dorset House. He was buried in the Sackville Chapel St Michael's Church Withyham East Sussex. His brother Edward succeeded 4th Earl Dorset, 4th Baron Buckhurst. She by marriage Countess Dorset. On 16th May 1645 she died.
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater [aged 31].
Elizabeth Tanfield Duchess Bridgewater: In 1585 she was born to Lawrence Tanfield. In 1602 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland and she were married. They were fifth cousins. In 1620 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland was created 1st Viscount Falkland. She by marriage Viscountess Falkland. In 1639 she died.
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Isabella Rich [aged 23].
Isabella Rich: John Smythe and she were married. She the daughter of Robert Rich 1st Earl Warwick and Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire. They were fifth cousin once removed. Around 1593 she was born to Robert Rich 1st Earl Warwick and Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire.
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke [aged 25].
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter [aged 37].
Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter: On 4th January 1578 she was born to William Drury and Elizabeth Stafford. After 1591 William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter and she were married. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter. They were third cousin once removed. On 8th February 1623 Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter died. He was buried at Chapel of St John the Baptist, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son William succeeded 2nd Earl Exeter, 3rd Baron Burghley. She by marriage Countess Exeter. On 26th February 1658 Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter died.
Around 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 24].
In 1616 William Larkin [aged 34]. Portrait of George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham [aged 23] wearing his Garter Robes and Leg Garter.
Before 1619 William Larkin [aged 36]; possibly a follower. Portrait of Susan Villiers Countess Denbigh [aged 35].
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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Before 1619 William Larkin [aged 36]. Portrait of Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park [aged 23].
Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park: In 1595 he was born to Thomas Lucy of Charlecote. In or before 1622 Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park and Alice Spencer were married. In December 1640 Thomas Lucy of Charlecote Park died.
Between 10th April 1619 and 14th May 1619 William Larkin [aged 37] died. The earlier date being when his will was witnessed, the latter date when it was proved.