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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Earl Cleveland is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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1626. Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 35) created.
25th March 1667. Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland extinct.
In 1626 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 35) was created 1st Earl Cleveland. Anne Crofts Countess Cleveland by marriage Countess Cleveland.
After 16th January 1637 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 46) and Lucy Wentworth Countess Cleveland (age 26) were married. She by marriage Countess Cleveland. The difference in their ages was 20 years. They were half second cousin once removed.
On 25th March 1667 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Cleveland (age 76) died. Earl Cleveland extinct. His granddaughter Henrietta (age 6) de jure 10th Baroness Despencer.