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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Canon is in Lords Spritual England.
In 1500 Roger Lupton [aged 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 [aged 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 [aged 32] was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1822 Bishop Richard Bagot [aged 39] was appointed Canon Chapel Royal Windsor.
In 1669 Zachary Crodock [aged 6] was appointed Canon Chichester Cathedral.
Before 1307 William Pontington Canon Exeter was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
In 1535 George Carew [aged 37] was appointed Canon Exeter Cathedral.
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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After 1236 Stephen Segrave [aged 65] was appointed Canon Leicester Abbey.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th February 1665. Dr. Fell [aged 39], Canon of Christ Church, preached before the King [aged 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 [aged 44] son, my Lord Herbert [aged 24].
On 29th December 1670 Robert South [aged 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 [aged 35] was appointed Canon Wells and installed as Precentor Wells.
In or before 1826 Roger Frankland was appointed Canon Wells.
In 1669 Bishop Thomas Sprat [aged 34] was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
In 1894 Bishop Charles Gore [aged 40] was appointed Canon Westminster Abbey.
Amaury Montfort was appointed Canon York.
Reverend Matthew Marsh was appointed Canon of Salisbury Cathedral.