William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Baronet Tempest is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
23rd December 1622. Nicholas Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 69] created.
26th March 1626. Son Thomas Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
August 1641. Son Richard Tempest 3rd Baronet [aged 22] succeeded.
1662. Son Thomas Tempest 4th Baronet [aged 20] succeeded.
1691. Son Francis Tempest 5th Baronet [aged 13] succeeded.
1698. First Cousin Once Removed Nicolas Tempest 6th Baronet [aged 34] succeeded.
31st May 1742. Nicolas Tempest 6th Baronet extinct.
On 23rd December 1622 Nicholas Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 69] was created 1st Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
On 26th March 1626 Nicholas Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Thomas [aged 45] succeeded 2nd Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
In August 1641 Thomas Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 60] died. His son Richard [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
In 1662 Richard Tempest 3rd Baronet [aged 43] died. His son Thomas [aged 20] succeeded 4th Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
In 1691 Thomas Tempest 4th Baronet [aged 49] died. His son Francis [aged 13] succeeded 5th Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
In 1698 Francis Tempest 5th Baronet [aged 20] died. His first cousin once removed Nicolas [aged 34] succeeded 6th Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham.
On 31st May 1742 Nicolas Tempest 6th Baronet [aged 78] died without issue. Baronet Tempest of Stella Hall in County Durham extinct.
Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
25th May 1664. John Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 19] created.
23rd June 1693. Son George Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
October 1745. Son Henry Tempest 3rd Baronet [aged 49] succeeded.
9th November 1753. Son Henry Tempest 4th Baronet succeeded.
29th January 1819. Henry Tempest 4th Baronet extinct.
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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On 25th May 1664 John Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 19] was created 1st Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire.
On 23rd June 1693 John Tempest 1st Baronet [aged 48] died. His son George [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire.
Around October 1745 George Tempest 2nd Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Henry [aged 49] succeeded 3rd Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire.
On 9th November 1753 Henry Tempest 3rd Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Henry succeeded 4th Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire.
On 29th January 1819 Henry Tempest 4th Baronet [aged 66] died without issue. Baronet Tempest of Tong in Yorkshire extinct.