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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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Duke York and Albany

Duke York and Albany is in Dukedoms of England Alphabetically.

There have been two creations of Duke York and Albany:

1st. 29th June 1716. Ernest Augustus Hanover 1st Duke of York and Albany 1674-1728. Extinct. 14th August 1728.

2nd. 1st April 1760. Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York 1739-1767. Extinct. 17th September 1767.

Duke York and Albany 1st Creation 1716

On 29th June 1716 Ernest Augustus Hanover 1st Duke of York and Albany (age 41) was created 1st Duke York and Albany.

On 14th August 1728 Ernest Augustus Hanover 1st Duke of York and Albany (age 53) died at Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. Duke York and Albany extinct.

Duke of York and Albany 2nd Creation 1760

Summary

1st April 1760. Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York created.

17th September 1767. Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York extinct.

On 1st April 1760 Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York (age 21) was created 1st Duke of York and Albany.

On 17th September 1767 Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York (age 28) died at York Room, Prince's Palace. Duke of York and Albany extinct.