Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Chief Baron of the Exchequer is in Exchequer.
In 1400 John Cockayne (age 40) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1483 Humphrey Starkey of Wouldham in Kent (age 44) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer serving for less than a year.
On 29th October 1486 William Hody (age 45) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1522 John Fitzjames (age 57) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
On 24th January 1526 Richard Broke was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1545 Roger Cholmeley (age 50) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer which position he held until 1552.
On 22nd July 1577 Robert Bell (age 38) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Edmund Bell (age 15) inherited the manor of South Acre, Norfolk.
In January 1593 William Peryam of Little Fulford (age 59) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1625 John Walter (age 59) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
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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On 7th November 1650 Matthew Hale (age 41) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
In 1676 William Montagu (age 58) was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer which office he held until 1686.
Edmund Denny was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
John Cobham was appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.