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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.'
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Canon is in Lords Spritual England.
In 1500 Roger Lupton (age 44) was appointed Canon of the seventh stall at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle [Map] which position he held for life.
In 1660, at the Restoration, Bishop Peter Gunning (age 46) was appointed Canon Canterbury.
In 1375 Bishop Richard Mitford was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor which he held until 1390.
In 1677 Richard Meggot was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1813 Henry Cockayne-Cust (age 32) was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1822 Bishop Richard Bagot (age 39) was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1669 Zachary Crodock (age 6) was appointed Canon Chichester Cathedral.
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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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Before 1307 William Pontington Canon Exeter was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
In 1535 George Carew (age 37) was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
After 1236 Stephen Segrave (age 65) was appointed Canon Leicester Abbey.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th February 1665. Dr. Fell (age 39), Canon of Christ Church, preached before the King (age 34), on 15 ch. Romans, v. 2, a very formal discourse, and in blank verse, according to his manner; however, he is a good man. Mr. Philips, preceptor to my son, went to be with the Earl of Pembroke's (age 44) son, my Lord Herbert (age 24).
On 29th December 1670 Robert South (age 36) was appointed Canon of Christ Church.
In 1192 Bishop Roger Niger was appointed Canon St Paul's Cathedral.
On 2nd May 1674 Robert Crichton (age 35) was appointed Canon Wells and installed as Precentor Wells.
In or before 1826 Roger Frankland was appointed Canon Wells.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
Describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience.
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In 1669 Bishop Thomas Sprat (age 34) was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
In 1894 Bishop Charles Gore (age 40) was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
Amaury Montfort was appointed Canon York.
Reverend Matthew Marsh was appointed Canon of Salisbury Cathedral.