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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Summary
1812. John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 53] created.
8th October 1840. Son George Pratt 2nd Marquess Camden [aged 41] succeeded.
6th August 1866. Son John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden [aged 26] succeeded.
4th May 1872. Son John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden succeeded.
15th December 1943. Son John Pratt 5th Marquess Camden [aged 44] succeeded.
22nd March 1983. Son David George Pratt 6th Marquess Camden [aged 52] succeeded.
In 1812 John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 53] was created 1st Marquess Camden, 1st Earl Brecknock. Frances Molesworth Marchioness Camden [aged 56] by marriage Marchioness Camden.
On 8th October 1840 John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 81] died in Seale, Surrey. His son George [aged 41] succeeded 2nd Marquess Camden, 2nd Earl Brecknock, 3rd Earl Camden, 3rd Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 3rd Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent. Harriet Murray Marchioness Camden [aged 27] by marriage Marchioness Camden.
On 6th August 1866 George Pratt 2nd Marquess Camden [aged 67] died at his country seat Bayham Abbey, Tunbridge Wells [Map]. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Marquess Camden, 3rd Earl Brecknock, 4th Earl Camden, 4th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 4th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
After 6th August 1866 John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden [aged 26] and Clementina Augusta Spencer-Churchill Countess Camden [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Countess Camden, Countess Brecknock. She the daughter of George Spencer-Churchill 6th Duke of Marlborough and Charlotte Augusta Flower Duchess of Marlborough. He the son of George Pratt 2nd Marquess Camden [deceased] and Harriet Murray Marchioness Camden.
On 4th May 1872 John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden [aged 31] died at Eaton Square, Belgravia. His son John succeeded 4th Marquess Camden, 4th Earl Brecknock, 5th Earl Camden, 5th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 5th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 15th December 1943 John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden [aged 71] died. His son John [aged 44] succeeded 5th Marquess Camden, 5th Earl Brecknock, 6th Earl Camden, 6th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 6th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 22nd March 1983 John Pratt 5th Marquess Camden [aged 83] died. His son David [aged 52] succeeded 6th Marquess Camden, 6th Earl Brecknock, 7th Earl Camden, 7th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 7th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.