The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Baron Latimer is in Baronies of England Alphabetically.
There have been three creations of Baron Latimer:
1st. 1290. William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby. Extant.
2nd. 1299. Thomas Latimer 1st Baron Latimer. Forfeit. June 1603. Main and Bye Plots.
3rd. 1432. George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape. Extant. 22nd April 1577.
Baron Latimer of Corby is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Succeeded Baronesses of England, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1290. William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 47] created.
5th December 1304. Son William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 28] succeeded.
27th February 1327. Son William Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 27] succeeded.
2nd November 1335. Son William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 5] succeeded.
28th May 1381. Daughter Elizabeth Latimer 5th Baroness Latimer, Baroness Neville and Willoughby [aged 24] succeeded.
5th November 1395. Son John Neville 6th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 13] succeeded.
10th December 1430. Nephew John Willoughby 7th Latimer of Corby [aged 30] de jure.
24th February 1437. Son John Willoughby 8th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 16] de jure.
28th August 1477. Son Robert Willoughby 1st Baron Willoughby 9th Baron Latimer [aged 25] de jure.
23rd August 1502. Son Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer [aged 30] succeeded.
10th November 1521. Granddaughter Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 9] succeeded.
15th November 1562. Son Fulke Greville 12th Baron Latimer 4th Baron Willoughby [aged 26] de jure.
15th November 1606. Son Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke [aged 52] de jure.
30th September 1628. Sister Margaret Greville 14th Baroness Latimer 6th Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 67] de jure.
26th March 1631. Son Greville Verney 15th Baron Latimer 7th Baron Willoughby [aged 45] succeeded.
12th May 1642. Son Greville Verney 16th Baron Latimer 8th Baron Willoughby [aged 22] succeeded.
9th December 1648. Son Greville Verney 17th Baron Latimer 9th Baron Willoughby succeeded.
23rd July 1668. Son William Verney 18th Baron Latimer 10th Baron Willoughby succeeded.
23rd August 1683. Great Uncle Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby [aged 62] succeeded.
18th July 1711. Son George Verney 20th Baron Latimer 12th Baron Willoughby [aged 51] succeeded.
26th December 1728. Son Richard Verney 21st Baron Latimer 13th Baron Willoughby [aged 35] succeeded.
11th August 1752. Nephew John Peyto Verney 22nd Baron Latimer 14th Baron Willoughby [aged 14] succeeded.
15th February 1816. Son John Peyto Verney 23rd Baron Latimer 15th Baron Willoughby [aged 53] succeeded.
1st September 1820. Brother Henry Peyto Verney 24th Baron Latimer 16th Baron Willoughby [aged 47] succeeded.
16th December 1852. Nephew Robert John Verney 25th Baron Latimer 17th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 43] succeeded.
5th June 1862. Son Henry Verney 26th Baron Latimer 18th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 18] succeeded.
19th December 1902. Son Richard Verney 27th Baron Latimer 19th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 33] succeeded.
16th December 1923. Son John Verney 28th Baron Latimer 20th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 27] succeeded.
25th May 1986. Son David Verney 29th Baron Latimer 21st Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 47] succeeded.
Around 1290 William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Corby. Alicia Ledet Baroness Latimer Corby [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby.
Before 24th March 1300 William Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Corby and Elizabeth Botetort Baroness Latimer Corby were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby.
On 5th December 1304 William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 61] died at Corby, Northamptonshire. His son William [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby.
On 27th February 1327 William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 51] died. His son William [aged 27] succeeded 3rd Baron Latimer of Corby.
Before 2nd November 1335 William Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 35] died. His son William [aged 5] succeeded 4th Baron Latimer of Corby.
On 28th May 1381 William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 51] died. He was buried at Guisborough Priory [Map]. His daughter Elizabeth [aged 24] succeeded 5th Baroness Latimer of Corby.
On 5th November 1395 Elizabeth Latimer 5th Baroness Latimer, Baroness Neville and Willoughby [aged 38] died. Her son John [aged 13] succeeded 6th Baron Latimer of Corby.
Before 24th July 1406 John Neville 6th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 24] and Maud Clifford Countess Cambridge [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby. They were second cousin twice removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 10th December 1430 John Neville 6th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 48] died. His nephew John [aged 30] de jure 7th Baron Latimer of Corby.
On 24th February 1437 John Willoughby 7th Latimer of Corby [aged 37] died. His son John [aged 16] de jure 8th Baron Latimer of Corby.
On 28th August 1477 John Willoughby 8th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 56] died. His son Robert [aged 25] de jure 9th Baron Latimer of Corby.
On 23rd August 1502 Robert Willoughby 1st Baron Willoughby 9th Baron Latimer [aged 50] died. His son Robert [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Baron Willoughby Broke, 10th Baron Latimer of Corby. Elizabeth Beauchamp Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Willoughby Broke, Baroness Latimer of Corby.
Around 1509 Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer [aged 37] and Dorothy Grey Baroness Mountjoy, Willoughby and Latimer [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Baroness Willoughby Broke, Baroness Latimer of Corby. She the daughter of Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset and Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset [aged 48]. They were half fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 10th November 1521 Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer [aged 49] died at Bere Ferrers, Devon. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Bere Ferrers [Map]. His granddaughter Elizabeth [aged 9] succeeded 11th Baroness Latimer of Corby, 3rd Baroness Willoughby Broke. It isn't clear whether she claimed the titles since the law of succession by females when a peerage was created by writ was not established until 1696.
Before 1536 Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby [aged 32] and Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 23] were married. He by marriage Baron Latimer of Corby, Baron Willoughby Broke.
Around 15th November 1562 Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 50] died. Her son Fulke [aged 26] de jure 12th Baron Latimer of Corby, 4th Baron Willoughby Broke. Anne Neville Baroness Latimer by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 15th November 1606 Fulke Greville 12th Baron Latimer 4th Baron Willoughby [aged 70] died. His son Fulk [aged 52] de jure 13th Baron Latimer of Corby, 5th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 30th September 1628 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke [aged 73] was killed at his house in London by servant Ralph Haywood who believed that he had been cheated in his master's will; Haywood then turned the knife on himself. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Warwick [Map]. His sister Margaret [aged 67] de jure 14th Baroness Latimer of Corby, 6th Baroness Willoughby Broke. Richard Verney 14th Baron Latimer 6th Baron Willoughby [aged 65] by marriage Baron Latimer of Corby, Baron Willoughby Broke. His first cousin once removed Robert [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Baron Brooke of Beauchamps Court in Warwickshire.
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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On 26th March 1631 or 26th March 1632 Margaret Greville 14th Baroness Latimer 6th Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 70] died. She was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. Her son Greville [aged 45] succeeded 15th Baron Latimer of Corby, 7th Baron Willoughby Broke. Catherine Southwell Baroness Latimer and Willoughby Broke [aged 38] by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 12th May 1642 Greville Verney 15th Baron Latimer 7th Baron Willoughby [aged 56] died. His son Greville [aged 22] succeeded 16th Baron Latimer of Corby, 8th Baron Willoughby Broke.
Before 9th December 1648 Greville Verney 16th Baron Latimer 8th Baron Willoughby [aged 28] and Elizabeth Wenman Baroness Latimer and Willoughby Broke were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 9th December 1648 Greville Verney 16th Baron Latimer 8th Baron Willoughby [aged 28] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son Greville succeeded 17th Baron Latimer of Corby, 9th Baron Willoughby Broke.
After 29th November 1651 Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby [aged 30] and Mary Pretyman Baroness Latimer and Willoughby Broke [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 29th August 1667 Greville Verney 17th Baron Latimer 9th Baron Willoughby [aged 18] and Diana Russell Baroness Latimer Willoughby Broke Alington [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke. She the daughter of William Russell 1st Duke Bedford [aged 51] and Anne Carr Countess of Bedford [aged 51]. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 23rd July 1668 Greville Verney 17th Baron Latimer 9th Baron Willoughby [aged 19] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son William succeeded 18th Baron Latimer of Corby, 10th Baron Willoughby Broke.
Around 1677 Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby [aged 55] and Frances Dove Baroness Latimer and Willoughby were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 23rd August 1683 William Verney 18th Baron Latimer 10th Baron Willoughby [aged 15] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His great uncle Richard [aged 62] succeeded 19th Baron Latimer of Corby, 11th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 18th July 1711 Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby [aged 90] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son George [aged 51] succeeded 20th Baron Latimer of Corby, 12th Baron Willoughby Broke. Margaret Heath Baroness Latimer and Willoughby by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 26th December 1728 George Verney 20th Baron Latimer 12th Baron Willoughby [aged 69] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son Richard [aged 35] succeeded 21st Baron Latimer of Corby, 13th Baron Willoughby Broke.
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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On 11th August 1752 Richard Verney 21st Baron Latimer 13th Baron Willoughby [aged 59] died. His nephew John [aged 14] succeeded 22nd Baron Latimer of Corby, 14th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 8th October 1761 John Peyto Verney 22nd Baron Latimer 14th Baron Willoughby [aged 23] and Louisa North Baroness Latimer Baroness Willoughby of Broke [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke. She the daughter of Francis North 1st Earl Guildford [aged 57] and Elizabeth Kaye Baroness North and Guildford.
On 15th February 1816 John Peyto Verney 22nd Baron Latimer 14th Baron Willoughby [aged 77] died. His son John [aged 53] succeeded 23rd Baron Latimer of Corby, 15th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 1st September 1820 John Peyto Verney 23rd Baron Latimer 15th Baron Willoughby [aged 58] died. His brother Henry [aged 47] succeeded 24th Baron Latimer of Corby, 16th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 16th December 1852 Henry Peyto Verney 24th Baron Latimer 16th Baron Willoughby [aged 79] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His nephew Robert [aged 43] succeeded 25th Baron Latimer of Corby, 17th Baron Willoughby Broke. He changed his surname from Barnard to Verney at this time as part of the settlement.
On 5th June 1862 Robert John Verney 25th Baron Latimer 17th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 52] died. He was buried in Church of St Lawrence, Lighthorne. His son Henry [aged 18] succeeded 26th Baron Latimer of Corby, 18th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 19th December 1902 Henry Verney 26th Baron Latimer 18th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 58] died on board the steamship Australia. He was buried at sea near Colombo.His son Richard [aged 33] succeeded 27th Baron Latimer of Corby, 19th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 16th December 1923 Richard Verney 27th Baron Latimer 19th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 54] died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son John [aged 27] succeeded 28th Baron Latimer of Corby, 20th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 4th October 1933 John Verney 28th Baron Latimer 20th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 37] and Rachel Wrey Baroness Latimer and Willoughby were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 25th May 1986 John Verney 28th Baron Latimer 20th Baron Willoughby de Broke [aged 90] died. His son David [aged 47] succeeded 29th Baron Latimer of Corby, 21st Baron Willoughby Broke.
Baron Latimer of Braybrook is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Succeeded Baronesses of England, Forfeit Baronies of England.
Summary
1299. Thomas Latimer 1st Baron Latimer [aged 29] created.
1334. Son Warin le Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 34] de jure.
1349. Son John Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 21] de jure.
1356. Brother Warin Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 15] de jure.
1361. Brother Thomas Latimer 5th Baronet [aged 20] de jure.
1401. Brother Edward Latimer 6th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 56] de jure.
1411. Great Nephew John Griffin 7th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 31] de jure.
1445. Nephew Nicholas Griffin 8th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 18] de jure.
6th June 1482. Son John Griffin 9th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 32] de jure.
26th September 1485. Son Nicholas Griffin 10th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 9] de jure.
15th May 1509. Son Thomas Griffin 11th Baron Latimer Braybrooke de jure.
27th August 1566. Granddaughter Mary Griffin 12th Baroness Braybrooke [aged 21] de jure.
1603. Son Griffin Markham 13th Baron Latimer of Braybrooke [aged 33] de jure.
June 1603. Griffin Markham 13th Baron Latimer of Braybrooke forfeit. See Main and Bye Plots.
In 1299 Thomas Latimer 1st Baron Latimer [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Braybrook by writ of summons.
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.
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In 1334 Thomas Latimer 1st Baron Latimer [aged 64] died. His son Warin [aged 34] de jure 2nd Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1349 Warin le Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 49] died. His son John [aged 21] de jure 3rd Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1356 John Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 28] died. His brother Warin [aged 15] de jure 4th Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1361 Warin Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 20] died. His brother Thomas [aged 20] de jure 5th Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1401 Thomas Latimer 5th Baronet [aged 60] died. His brother Edward [aged 56] de jure 6th Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1411 Edward Latimer 6th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 66] died. His great nephew John [aged 31] de jure 7th Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
In 1445 John Griffin 7th Baron Latimer of Braybrook [aged 65] died. His nephew Nicholas [aged 18] de jure 8th Baron Latimer of Braybrook although he was never summoned to Parliament.
On 6th June 1482 Nicholas Griffin 8th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 56] died. His son John [aged 32] de jure 9th Baron Latimer of Braybrook.
On 26th September 1485 John Griffin 9th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 35] died. His son Nicholas [aged 9] de jure 10th Baron Latimer of Braybrook.
On 15th May 1509 Nicholas Griffin 10th Baron Latimer Braybrooke [aged 33] died. His son Thomas de jure 11th Baron Latimer of Braybrook.
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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On 27th August 1566 Thomas Griffin 11th Baron Latimer Braybrooke died. His granddaughter Mary [aged 21] de jure 12th Baroness Latimer of Braybrook.
In or before 1603 Mary Griffin 12th Baroness Braybrooke [aged 57] died. Her son Griffin [aged 32] de jure 13th Baron Latimer of Braybrook.
In June and July 1603 Griffin Markham 13th Baron Latimer of Braybrooke [aged 33] took part in both the Main and Bye Plots for which he was convicted (1603) and sentenced to death. In 1605 he was reprieved and although his attainder appears to have remained.
Baron Latimer of Snape is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Abeyant Baronies of England, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1432. George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 25] created.
30th December 1469. Grandson Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 1] succeeded.
23rd December 1530. Son John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer [aged 37] succeeded.
2nd March 1543. Son John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 23] succeeded.
22nd April 1577. John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape abeyant.
1913. Fourth Cousin Nine times Removed Francis Money-Coutts 5th Baron Latymer [aged 60] abeyance terminated.
8th June 1923. Son Hugh Burdett Money-Coutts 6th Baron Latymer [aged 46] succeeded.
23rd November 1949. Son Thomas Burdett Money-Coutts 7th Baron Latymer [aged 48] succeeded.
24th May 1987. Son Hugo Money-Coutts 8th Baron Latymer [aged 61] succeeded.
10th November 2003. Son Crispin Money-Coutts 9th Baron Latymer [aged 48] succeeded.
In 1432 George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Snape.
In 1437 George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 30] and Elizabeth Beauchamp Baroness Latimer [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape. She the daughter of Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick [aged 54] and Elizabeth Berkeley Countess Warwick. He the son of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland [aged 58]. They were second cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 30th December 1469 George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 62] died at Well. He was buried at St Michaels Church, Well. His grandson Richard [aged 1] succeeded 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape. Grave marker at the Beauchamp Chapel, St Mary's Church, Warwick [Map].
In 1490 Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 22] and Anne Stafford Baroness Latimer [aged 19] were married at Grafton, Worcestershire. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape.
On 23rd December 1530 Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 62] died. He was buried at St Michaels Church, Well. His son John [aged 37] succeeded 3rd Baron Latimer of Snape. Elizabeth Musgrave Baroness Latimer Snape [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape.
Around July 1534 John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer [aged 40] and Catherine Parr Queen Consort England [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 2nd March 1543 John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer [aged 49] died at London. He was buried at St Paul's Cathedral [Map]. His son John [aged 23] succeeded 4th Baron Latimer of Snape.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Before 1545 John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 24] and Lucy Somerset Baroness Latimer Snape [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape. She the daughter of Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester [aged 48] and Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester [aged 42]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 22nd April 1577 John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 57] died. He was buried at St Michaels Church, Well. Baron Latimer of Snape abeyant between daughters Katherine Neville Countess Northumberland [aged 32], Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter [aged 29], Lucy Neville [aged 28] and Elizabeth Neville [aged 27].
In 1913 Francis Money-Coutts 5th Baron Latymer [aged 60] abeyance terminated 5th Baron Latimer of Snape. He was descended from John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape via Lucy Neville, Frances Cornwallis, Elizabeth Withipoll, William Withipoll, Elizabeth Withipoll, Frances Devereux, Frances Devereux, Robert Burdett 4th Baronet, Francis Burdett, Francis Burdett 5th Baronet and Clara Burdett.
On 8th June 1923 Francis Money-Coutts 5th Baron Latymer [aged 70] died. His son Hugh [aged 46] succeeded 6th Baron Latimer of Snape.
On 23rd November 1949 Hugh Burdett Money-Coutts 6th Baron Latymer [aged 73] died. His son Thomas [aged 48] succeeded 7th Baron Latimer of Snape.
On 24th May 1987 Thomas Burdett Money-Coutts 7th Baron Latymer [aged 85] died. His son Hugo [aged 61] succeeded 8th Baron Latimer of Snape.
On 10th November 2003 Hugo Money-Coutts 8th Baron Latymer [aged 77] died. His son Crispin [aged 48] succeeded 9th Baron Latimer of Snape.