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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Paternal Family Tree: Masham
Around 13th October 1591 William Masham 1st Baronet was born to [his father] William Masham of St Botolph without Aldgate in London.
Before 1610 James Altham of Mark Hall in Essex and [his future wife] Elizabeth Barrington were married.
On 26th June 1611 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 19) and Elizabeth Barrington were married. The had three sons, the eldest of whom predeceased him, and a daughter.
On 20th December 1621 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
In 1624, 1625 and 1626 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Maldon.
In 1628 and April 1640 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Colchester.
In November 1640 William Masham 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Essex. He was re-elected in 1654.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In or before 1st July 1656 [his son] William Masham died.
After 1st July 1656 William Masham 1st Baronet (deceased) died. His grandson [his grandson] William succeeded 2nd Baronet Masham of Long Ashton.
[his son] William Masham was born to William Masham 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Barrington.