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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.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire is in Leicestershire.
See: Ashby Castle [Map], Ashby Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, Bristow Park, Lower Church Street.
In 1175 Roger Zouche was born to Alain Zouche (age 50) and Adelicia Belmeis at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Around 1203 Alan Zouche was born to Roger Zouche (age 28) and Margaret Bisset at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1234 Margaret Zouche was born to William Zouche (age 20) and Maud Trailly at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In or before 1238 Eudo Zouche was born to Roger Zouche (age 62) and Margaret Bisset at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
On 14th May 1238 Roger Zouche (age 63) died at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
On 25th June 1279 Eudo Zouche (age 41) died at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1285 Roger Zouche (age 59) died at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Around 1315 Thomasina Zouche was born to William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Harringworth (age 38) and Maud Lovell Baroness Zouche Harringworth (age 35) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
On 15th September 1317 Alan Zouche 2nd Baron Zouche Mortimer was born to William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Mortimer (age 52) and Alice Tosny Countess Warwick (age 33) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1487 George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon was born to Edward Hastings 2nd Baron Hastings Baron Botreaux, Hungerford and Moleyns (age 20) and Mary Hungerford Baroness Hastings, 4th Baroness Hungerford, 5th Baroness Botreaux and 2nd Baroness Moleyns (age 21) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1514 Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon was born to George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon (age 27) and Anne Stafford Countess Huntingdon (age 31) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Around 1535 Henry Hastings 3rd Earl Huntingdon was born to Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 21) and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon (age 24) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.23%.
In 1541 Edward Hastings was born to Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 27) and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon (age 30) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.23%.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 24th April 1586 Henry Hastings 5th Earl Huntingdon was born to Francis Hastings (age 26) and Sarah Harrington (age 21) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He was educated at Gray's Inn.
On 3rd November 1592 Gervaise Sleigh of Ash, Derbyshire (age 32) and Elizabeth Cholmondeley (age 32) were married at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1629 Robert Shirley 4th Baronet was born to Henry Shirley 2nd Baronet (age 41) and Dorothy Devereux Lady Shirley (age 29) at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
On 31st March 1863 Joseph Hood 1st Baronet was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Ashby Castle is also in Castles in Leicestershire.
The Huntingdon Peerage Chapter IX Ferdinando Sixth Earl of Huntingdon. FERDINANDO, sixth Earl of Huntingdon, heir and successor of Henry the fifth Earl (age 21), was born at Ashby [Map], January 11th, 1608. In March, 1627, he was returned to serve in Parliament for the county of Leicester, and two years after was joined with his father in the Lieutenancy of the counties of Leicester and Rutland. By indenture, dated May, 1638, he and his brother Henry, in consideration of the sum of 4,50l. granted, to John Earl of Bridgewater (age 29) and Thomas Davies, a moiety of the rectory of Mould, otherwise Mouldesdale, in Flintshire. On the 13th of November, 1641, his father being then still living, he had summons to Parliament amongst the barons of the realm; and in 1643 he succeeded to the family honours. He married Lucy, daughter and sole heir to Sir John Davys (age 38), of Englefield, Berks, Knt. (Premier Serjeant at Law to James the First, and Charles the First, as also Solicitor, and afterwards Attorney General in Ireland, and finally Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench,) by his wife Lady Eleanor (age 18), youngest daughter of George Lord Audley, Earl of Castlehaven (age 57), and, settling at Donnington Park, had by her four sons; Henry, John, Ferdinando, and Theophilus, born after the decease of his three brothers; and likewise six daughters, Alice, Eleanor, both of whom died young; Elizabeth, married to Sir James Laughan, of Cottesbroke, in Nottinghamshire, Bart, being his second wife, and dying without issue; Lucy, who died unmarried; Mary, espoused to Sir William Joliffe, of Caverswell Castle in Staffordshire, Knt.; and lastly Christiana.
Around 1660. Ashby Castle [Map] was deliberately destroyed by Parliamentary forces to avoid it becoming a Royalist stronghold.
On 1st July 1574 Bishop Joseph Hall was born at Bristow Park. He was educated at Ashby Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1921 Ashby Grammar School Hood Extension [Map] was presented to Ashby Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire by Joseph Hood 1st Baronet (age 57).
Joseph Hood 1st Baronet: On 31st March 1863 he was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. In 1922 Joseph Hood 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Hood of Wimbledon in Surrey. On 10th March 1931 he died. His son Harold succeeded 2nd Baronet Hood of Wimbledon in Surrey.
On 1st July 1574 Bishop Joseph Hall was born at Bristow Park. He was educated at Ashby Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
In 1921 Ashby Grammar School Hood Extension [Map] was presented to Ashby Grammar School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire by Joseph Hood 1st Baronet (age 57).
Joseph Hood 1st Baronet: On 31st March 1863 he was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. In 1922 Joseph Hood 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Hood of Wimbledon in Surrey. On 10th March 1931 he died. His son Harold succeeded 2nd Baronet Hood of Wimbledon in Surrey.