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.'
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Earl Radnor is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl Radnor is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
1679. John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor [aged 73] created.
17th July 1685. Grandson Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 25] succeeded.
1723. Nephew Henry Robartes 3rd Earl Radnor [aged 28] succeeded.
1st February 1741. Half First Cousin Once Removed John Robartes 4th Earl Radnor [aged 55] succeeded.
15th July 1757. John Robartes 4th Earl Radnor extinct.
In 1679 John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor [aged 73] was created 1st Earl Radnor, 1st Viscount Bodmin by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 48] in reward for having supported Charles' brother James II King England, Scotland and Ireland 1633-1701's future accession. Letitia Isabella Smythe Countess Radnor [aged 49] by marriage Countess Radnor.
On 17th July 1685 John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor [aged 79] died at Chelsea. His grandson Charles [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Earl Radnor, 2nd Viscount Bodmin, 3rd Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, 3rd Baronet Robartes.
In 1689 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 29] and Elizabeth Cutler Countess Radnor were married. She by marriage Countess Radnor.
In 1723 Charles Robartes 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 63] died. His nephew Henry [aged 28] succeeded 3rd Earl Radnor, 3rd Viscount Bodmin, 4th Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, 4th Baronet Robartes.
On 1st February 1741 Henry Robartes 3rd Earl Radnor [aged 46] died unmarried in Paris [Map]. His half first cousin once removed John [aged 55] succeeded 4th Earl Radnor4th Viscount Bodmin, 5th Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, 5th Baronet Robartes.
On 15th July 1757 John Robartes 4th Earl Radnor [aged 71] died unmarried. Earl Radnor, Viscount Bodmin, Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall, Baronet Robartes extinct.
Earl Radnor is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1765. William Pleydell-Bouverie 1st Earl Radnor [aged 39] created.
28th January 1776. Son Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 25] succeeded.
27th January 1828. Son William Pleydell-Bouverie 3rd Earl Radnor [aged 48] succeeded.
9th April 1869. Son Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 4th Earl Radnor [aged 53] succeeded.
11th March 1889. Son William Pleydell-Bouverie 5th Earl Radnor [aged 47] succeeded.
3rd June 1900. Son Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 6th Earl Radnor [aged 31] succeeded.
26th June 1930. Son William Pleydell-Bouverie 7th Earl of Radnor [aged 34] succeeded.
23rd November 1968. Son Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 8th Earl of Radnor [aged 41] succeeded.
10th August 2008. Son William Pleydell-Bouverie 9th Earl of Radnor [aged 53] succeeded.
In 1765 William Pleydell-Bouverie 1st Earl Radnor [aged 39] was created 1st Earl Radnor.
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On 28th January 1776 William Pleydell-Bouverie 1st Earl Radnor [aged 50] died. His son Jacob [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Earl Radnor, 3rd Viscount Folkestone, 3rd Baron Longford, 5th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.
On 24th January 1777 Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 26] and Anne Duncombe Countess Radnor [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Countess Radnor. He the son of William Pleydell-Bouverie 1st Earl Radnor and Harriet Pleydell.
On 27th January 1828 Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 2nd Earl Radnor [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 48] succeeded 3rd Earl Radnor, 4th Viscount Folkestone, 4th Baron Longford, 6th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London. Judith St John-Mildmay Countess Radnor [aged 37] by marriage Countess Radnor.
On 9th April 1869 William Pleydell-Bouverie 3rd Earl Radnor [aged 89] died. His son Jacob [aged 53] succeeded 4th Earl Radnor, 5th Viscount Folkestone, 5th Baron Longford, 7th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London. Mary Augusta Frederica Grimston [aged 47] by marriage Countess Radnor.
On 11th March 1889 Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 4th Earl Radnor [aged 73] died. His son William [aged 47] succeeded 5th Earl Radnor, 6th Viscount Folkestone, 6th Baron Longford, 8th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.
On 3rd June 1900 William Pleydell-Bouverie 5th Earl Radnor [aged 58] died. His son Jacob [aged 31] succeeded 6th Earl Radnor, 7th Viscount Folkestone, 7th Baron Longford, 9th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.
On 26th June 1930 Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 6th Earl Radnor [aged 61] died. He was buried at Salisbury Cathedral [Map]. His son William [aged 34] succeeded 7th Earl Radnor, 8th Viscount Folkestone, 8th Baron Longford, 10th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.
On 23rd November 1968 William Pleydell-Bouverie 7th Earl of Radnor [aged 72] died. His son Jacob [aged 41] succeeded 8th Earl Radnor, 9th Viscount Folkestone, 9th Baron Longford, 11th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.
On 10th August 2008 Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 8th Earl of Radnor [aged 80] died. His son William [aged 53] succeeded 9th Earl Radnor, 10th Viscount Folkestone, 10th Baron Longford, 12th Baronet Bouverie of St Catherine Cree Church in London.