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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.
Earl Buckingham is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
There have been four creations of Earl Buckingham:
1st. 1097. Walter Giffard 1st Earl Buckingham -1102. Extinct. 1164.
2nd. 1377. Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester 1355-1397. Extinct. 2nd September 1399.
3rd. 5th January 1617. George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham 1592-1628. Extinct. 16th April 1687.
4th. 13th August 1618. Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham 1570-1632. Extinct. 19th April 1632.
Earl Buckingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1097. Walter Giffard 1st Earl Buckingham created.
15th July 1102. Son Walter Giffard 2nd Earl Buckingham succeeded.
1164. Walter Giffard 2nd Earl Buckingham extinct.
In 1097 Walter Giffard 1st Earl Buckingham was created 1st Earl Buckingham.
On 15th July 1102 Walter Giffard 1st Earl Buckingham died. His son Walter succeeded 2nd Earl Buckingham.
In 1164 Walter Giffard 2nd Earl Buckingham died. Earl Buckingham extinct.
Earl Buckingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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1377. Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester created.
8th September 1397. Son Humphrey Plantagenet 2nd Earl Buckingham succeeded. See Murder of Thomas of Woodstock.
2nd September 1399. Humphrey Plantagenet 2nd Earl Buckingham extinct.
In 1377 Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester (age 21) was created 1st Earl Buckingham. Eleanor Bohun Duchess Gloucester (age 11) by marriage Countess Buckingham.
Around 8th September 1397 Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester (age 42) was murdered in Calais [Map] for his role as leader of the Lords Appellant. Duke Albemarle, Duke Gloucester, Earl Essex forfeit. His son Humphrey (age 16) succeeded 2nd Earl Buckingham.
Walter Clopton was part of the inquiry into his death the outcome of which is not known. A John Hall was executed for the murder.
On 2nd September 1399 Humphrey Plantagenet 2nd Earl Buckingham (age 18) died. He was buried at Waldon Priory and Abbey [Map]. Earl Buckingham extinct.
Earl Buckingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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5th January 1617. George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham created.
23rd August 1628. Son George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham succeeded. See Murder of the Duke of Buckingham.
16th April 1687. George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham extinct.
On 5th January 1617 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 24) was created 1st Earl Buckingham by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 50); his favourite.
On 16th May 1620 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 27) and Katherine Manners Duchess Buckingham (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess Buckingham. She the daughter of Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland (age 42) and Frances Knyvet Lady Bevill. He the son of George Villiers of Brokesby and Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham (age 50).
On 23rd August 1628 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 35) was murdered at Greyhound Pub, Portsmouth by a disgruntled soldier John Felton (age 33). He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son George succeeded 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 2nd Marquess of Buckingham, 2nd Earl Buckingham.
Felton was considered a hero by many who blamed Buckingham for the failures of the 1625 Cádiz Expedition and 1627 Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Felton was subsequently hanged.
On 16th April 1687 George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 59) died. Duke of Buckingham, Marquess of Buckingham, Earl Buckingham extinct. Baron Ros Helmsley abeyant.
Earl Buckingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Created Countesses of England, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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13th August 1618. Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham created.
19th April 1632. Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham extinct.
Around 13th August 1618 Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham (age 48) was created 1st Countess Buckingham. It appears this title was for life only since her sons did not inherit it?
On 19th April 1632 Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham (age 62) died. She was buried at the Chapel of St Nicholas, Westminster Abbey [Map] with her husband. Their monument comprises an altar-tomb surmounted with effigies. Earl Buckingham extinct.