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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Baron Courtenay is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Forfeit Baronies of England.
Summary
1299. Hugh Courtenay 1st or 9th Earl Devon (age 22) created.
23rd December 1340. Son Hugh Courtenay 2nd or 10th Earl Devon (age 37) succeeded.
1371. Grandson Hugh Courtenay (age 26) by writ of acceleration.
20th February 1374. First Cousin Edward Courtenay 3rd or 12th Earl Devon (age 17) succeeded.
5th December 1419. Son Hugh Courtenay 4th or 12th Earl Devon (age 30) succeeded.
16th June 1422. Son Thomas Courtenay 5th or 13th Earl Devon (age 8) succeeded.
1458. Son Thomas Courtenay 6th or 14th Earl Devon (age 26) succeeded.
3rd April 1461. Thomas Courtenay 6th or 14th Earl Devon forfeit. See 29th March 1461 Battle of Towton.
In 1299 Hugh Courtenay 1st or 9th Earl Devon (age 22) was created 1st Baron Courtenay. Agnes St John Countess Devon (age 24) by marriage Baroness Courtenay.
On 23rd December 1340 Hugh Courtenay 1st or 9th Earl Devon (age 64) died. His son Hugh (age 37) succeeded 2nd Earl Devon, 5th Baron Okehampton, 2nd Baron Courtenay. Margaret Bohun Countess Devon (age 29) by marriage Countess Devon.
In 1371 Hugh Courtenay (age 26) by writ of acceleration 3rd Baron Courtenay; he was summoned to Parliament in 1371.
On 20th February 1374 Hugh Courtenay (age 29) died. His first cousin Edward (age 17) succeeded 4th Baron Courtenay.
On 5th December 1419 Edward Courtenay 3rd or 12th Earl Devon (age 62) died. His son Hugh (age 30) succeeded 4th Earl Devon, 7th Baron Okehampton, 5th Baron Courtenay. Anne Talbot Countess Devon (age 26) by marriage Countess Devon.
On 16th June 1422 Hugh Courtenay 4th or 12th Earl Devon (age 33) died. His son Thomas (age 8) succeeded 5th Earl Devon, 8th Baron Okehampton, 6th Baron Courtenay. Margaret Beaufort Countess Devon (age 13) by marriage Countess Devon.
In 1458 Thomas Courtenay 5th or 13th Earl Devon (age 44) died at Yattendon Castle [Map]. He was buried at Courtenay Chantry Chapel Exeter Cathedral. His son Thomas (age 26) succeeded 6th Earl Devon, 9th Baron Okehampton, 7th Baron Courtenay.
On 3rd April 1461 Thomas Courtenay 6th or 14th Earl Devon (age 29) was beheaded at York [Map] following his capture at the 29th March 1461 Battle of Towton. he was attainted; Earl Devon, Baron Courtenay, Baron Okehampton forfeit.