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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 Halifax is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
There have been four creations of Earl Halifax:
1st. 1679. George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax 1633-1695. Extinct. 31st August 1700.
2nd. 1st August 1714. Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax 1661-1715. Extinct. 19th May 1715.
3rd. 1715. George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax 1684-1739. Extinct. 8th June 1771.
4th. May 1944. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood 1st Earl Halifax 1881-1959. Extant.
Earl Halifax is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1679. George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax (age 45) created.
5th April 1695. Son William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax (age 30) succeeded.
31st August 1700. William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax extinct.
In 1679 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax (age 45) was created 1st Earl Halifax. Gertrude Pierrepont Marchioness Halifax by marriage Countess Halifax.
On 5th April 1695 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax (age 61) died apparently as a consequence of eating undercooked chicken. He was buried in the north aisle of the King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son William (age 30) succeeded 2nd Marquess Halifax, 2nd Earl Halifax, 2nd Viscount Halifax, 2nd Baron Savile of Elland, 5th Baronet Savile of Thornhill. Mary Finch Duchess Roxburghe (age 18) by marriage Marchioness Halifax.
On 31st August 1700 William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax (age 35) died without male issue. Marquess Halifax, Earl Halifax, Viscount Halifax and Baron Savile of Elland extinct. His first cousin twice removed John (age 50) succeeded 6th Baronet Savile of Thornhill
Earl Halifax is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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1st August 1714. Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 53) created.
19th May 1715. Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax extinct.
On 1st August 1714 Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 53) was created 1st Earl Halifax.
On 19th May 1715 Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 54) died. Earl Halifax extinct. His nephew George (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baron Halifax.
Earl Halifax is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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1715. George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 31) created.
9th May 1739. Son George Montagu Dunk 2nd Earl Halifax (age 22) succeeded.
8th June 1771. George Montagu Dunk 2nd Earl Halifax extinct.
In 1715 George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 31) was created 1st Earl Halifax. Mary Lumley Countess Halifax (age 24) by marriage Countess Halifax.
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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.
On 9th May 1739 George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 55) died. His son George (age 22) succeeded 2nd Earl Halifax, 3rd Baron Halifax.
On 8th June 1771 George Montagu Dunk 2nd Earl Halifax (age 54) died. Earl Halifax, Baron Halifax extinct.
Earl Halifax is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
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May 1944. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood 1st Earl Halifax (age 63) created.
23rd December 1959. Son Charles Ingram Courtenay Wood 2nd Earl Halifax (age 47) succeeded.
19th March 1980. Son Charles Edward Peter Neil Wood 3rd Earl Halifax (age 36) succeeded.
In May 1944 Edward Frederick Lindley Wood 1st Earl Halifax (age 63) was created 1st Earl Halifax. Dorothy Evelyn Augusta Onslow Countess Halifax (age 59) by marriage Countess Halifax.
On 23rd December 1959 Edward Frederick Lindley Wood 1st Earl Halifax (age 78) died. His son Charles (age 47) succeeded 2nd Earl Halifax, 6th Baronet Wood of Barnsley in Yorkshire. Ruth Alice Hannah Mary Primrose Countess Halifax (age 43) by marriage Viscountess Halifax.
On 19th March 1980 Charles Ingram Courtenay Wood 2nd Earl Halifax (age 67) died. His son Charles (age 36) succeeded 3rd Earl Halifax, 4th Viscount Halifax, 7th Baronet Wood of Barnsley in Yorkshire.