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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
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Henry Chaplin A Memoir: Youth I. It must have been immediately after the marriage of Diana Chaplin (age 18), and probably in honour of that event, that a masquerade was held at Blankney Hall, of which a list of some of the principal guests and their impersonations has been preserved. Thomas Chaplin having died in 1747, his son John (age 28), who was not yet married, was presumably the host on this occasion. He chose for himself the character of Henry V Ill., and if he enjoyed the same splendid proportions as his descendant, the last Squire, his choice was justified. An old yellow torn sheet of paper has been preserved on which in faded ink is written:
A LIST OF THE COMPANY AS THEY DANCED AT THE MASQUERADE AT BLANKNEY, THE 9TH JANUARY 1749.
Lord George Manners (age 25)... A Spaniard
Mr. Glover... A Rich Vandyke
Mr. Chaplin.. King Harry the 8th
Mr. C. Chaplin (age 18)... A Huzsar
Mr. Amcotts... A Venetian Dancer
Mr. Nevill... Mercury
Sir Francis Dashwood (age 40)... Pluto (King of Hell with a Little infernal boy bearing up his train)
Mr. Pownall... A Vandyke
Mr. Thornton... A Dancer
Capt. Bell... A Chimney Sweeper (in black Satin)
Duke of Kingston (age 38)... In a Gold White Domino
Mr. Carter... A Priest
Major Gibbon... Queen Elizabeth's Porter
Mr. Dashwood (age 32), Bror to Sir Francis... A Russian
Mr. Stevens... A Black Domino
Mr. Porter... Mercury
Mr. Foster... A Domino
Mr. Willis... A Sailor
Mr. King... A Vandyke
Mr. Richd Welby... A Hungarian
Lady Vere Bertie.. A fair Maid of the Inn
Lady Tyrconnel... A Spanish Lady
Miss Wheat... Rubens' Wife
Miss Thornton... Flora
Miss Disney... Violette
Miss N. Amcotts... The Rising Morn
Miss Carter... Queen of the Scots as a widow
Lady Thorold... A Spanish Lady
Miss Mainwaring... Representing Night in a Black Gown with Stars
Miss Maddison... A Country Girl
Lady Dashwood... A Vandyke
Miss Bertie... A Dancer
Miss Bet Hales... An old-fashioned Lady
Mrs. Willie... A Country Girl
Miss I. Cust... Italian Dancer
Miss King... Aurette
Miss N. Welby... A Quaker
Mrs. Porter... A Turkish Lady
Miss Hales... A Country Girl
Miss Lucy Cust... An old Lady
COMPANY THAT SAT BY
Lady Vere Bertie... An Italian Peasant
Lord Tyrconnel... In a blue & silver Domino
Colonel Armiger...
Young Mr. Wills... Capt. Flask
Mr. Middlemore... In a Pink Domino
Mr. Villarial... Scaramouch
Mrs. Chaplin... An Old Woman
Lady George Manners (the Bride) [Diana Chaplin]... A Jardiniere
Mrs. Wills... Queen Elizabeth
Miss Truman... Columbine
Among all this motley crowd, not the least imposing figure was probably that of Sir Francis Dashwood, appropriate in the character chosen, since he was one of the most prominent supporters of the Hell Fire Club.1
Note 1. He was Chancellor of the Exchequer. Wilkes described him as one who from puzzling all his life at tavern bills was called by Lord Bute to administer the finances of the Kingdom which were 100 millions in debt He was the founder of the Society of the Franciscans at Medmenham Abbey, where the door was surmounted by the motto, "Fay ce que voudras" ["Do Whatever You Want"], and where he played the part of an immoral buffoon for the amusement of Privy Councillors and Members of Parliament.
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Henry Chaplin A Memoir: Youth VI. Lord Henry Bentinck had died, I think, on the last day of 18701, and the Party Dinner was given quite early in the following year, 1871. As I was shown into the room, Mr. Disraeli said to me, "Both you and I have lost a great friend since we last parted." I replied, "Yes, Sir, I know that poor Lord Henry and you were great friends at one time, and he has often talked to me about you in those days." "Ah!" said Disraeli, "that is true, and I always wished it could have remained so." And then, after pausing a moment, he went on to say this, "I always said of Henry Bentinck that, taking him all round, I think he was probably the ablest man I ever knew, and with some eccentricities of character he combined the highest qualities of human nature in a greater degree than any I ever was acquainted with." This was a tribute, coming from a man such as Mr. Disraeli, which was indeed striking. It was as just in my opinion as it was striking, in view of the sacrifice which Lord Henry had made from regard for his brother's memory and aspirations, for a man with whom he was at that time not even on speaking terms.
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Miles Gloucester 1st Earl Hereford succeeded Lord Brecknock Brecon. Sibyl Neufmarché Countess Hereford by marriage Lord Brecknock Brecon.
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
In 1217 Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford (age 64) died. His son Gilbert (age 37) succeeded 5th Earl Gloucester, 4th Earl Hertford, 7th Lord Clare.
On 25th October 1230 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 50) died. His son Richard (age 8) succeeded 6th Earl Gloucester, 5th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 2nd Lord Glamorgan.
On 14th July 1262 Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 39) died. His son Gilbert (age 18) succeeded 7th Earl Gloucester, 6th Earl Hertford, 9th Lord Clare, 3rd Lord Glamorgan. Alice or Alix Lusignan Countess Gloucester and Hertford (age 26) by marriage Countess Gloucester, Countess Hertford.
On 7th December 1295 Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 52) died at Monmouth Castle [Map]. He buried at Tewkesbury Abbey [Map]. His son Gilbert (age 4) succeeded 8th Earl Gloucester, 7th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 4th Lord Glamorgan.
On 14th October 1257 John Deincourt 7th Lord Deincourt (age 32) died. His son Edmund (age 7) succeeded 8th Lord Deincourt.
Before 1265 Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 14) and Isabel Mohun Baroness Deincourt (age 21) were married. She by marriage Lord Deincourt. They were fifth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 6th January 1327 Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 77) died at Emley Wakefield. His nephew William (age 26) succeeded 9th Lord Deincourt. Millicent Zouche Baroness Deincourt by marriage Lord Deincourt. Baron Deincourt abeyant.
Around 1208 Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead (age 48) died at Flamstead, Hertfordshire. His son Ralph (age 18) succeeded VI Lord Flamstead.
Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead was appointed IV Lord Flamstead.
In 1217 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 37) was created 1st Lord Glamorgan.
On 25th October 1230 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 50) died. His son Richard (age 8) succeeded 6th Earl Gloucester, 5th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 2nd Lord Glamorgan.
On 14th July 1262 Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 39) died. His son Gilbert (age 18) succeeded 7th Earl Gloucester, 6th Earl Hertford, 9th Lord Clare, 3rd Lord Glamorgan. Alice or Alix Lusignan Countess Gloucester and Hertford (age 26) by marriage Countess Gloucester, Countess Hertford.
On 7th December 1295 Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 52) died at Monmouth Castle [Map]. He buried at Tewkesbury Abbey [Map]. His son Gilbert (age 4) succeeded 8th Earl Gloucester, 7th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 4th Lord Glamorgan.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Around 1483 William Redman Lord Harewood died. He was buried at Levens, Heversham. His brother Edward (age 28) succeeded Lord Harewood. Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 33) by marriage Lord Harewood.
William Redman Lord Harewood succeeded Lord Harewood.
In 1197 Hugh Ferrers 6th Baron Burford (age 30) and Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford (age 15) were married. She by marriage Lord Lechalde. He by marriage Baron Burford Feudal.
In 1201 Walchelin Ferrers (age 60) died. His son Hugh (age 34) succeeded Lord Lechalde.
In 1612 Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 36) was created Lord Mann.
In 1627 James Stanley 7th Earl of Derby (age 19) was appointed Lord Mann.
In 1125 Baderon Monmouth Lord Monmouth (age 25) was appointed Lord Monmouth.
In 1176 Baderon Monmouth Lord Monmouth (age 76) died. His son Gilbert succeeded Lord Monmouth.
Edward Powers Lord Powers was appointed Lord Powers.
In 1391 Thomas Clifford 6th Baron Clifford (age 28) died. His son John (age 2) succeeded 7th Baron de Clifford, 7th Lord Skipton. However, given his young age his mother's brother William Ros 6th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 21) enjoyed the benefit of his wardship until he came of age around Sep 1411.
On 13th March 1422 John Clifford 7th Baron Clifford (age 33) died. On 13th March 1422 His son Thomas (age 7) succeeded 8th Baron de Clifford, 8th Lord Skipton.
On 22nd May 1455 the Wars of the Roses commenced with the First Battle of St Albans. Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York (age 43) commanded with Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 26), Richard Neville Earl Salisbury (age 55), Edward Brooke 6th Baron Cobham (age 40) and Walter Strickland (age 44).
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Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke of Somerset (age 49) was killed. His son Henry (age 19) succeeded 2nd Duke Somerset, 2nd Marquess Dorset, 5th Earl Somerset, 2nd Earl Dorset. Note his father is frequently incorrectly referred to as the second Duke and Henry as the third Duke. His father's Dukedom, however, was a new creation.
Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland (age 62) was killed. His son Henry (age 33) succeeded 3rd Earl of Northumberland, 6th Baron Percy of Alnwick, 14th Baron Percy of Topcliffe. Eleanor Poynings Countess Northumberland (age 33) by marriage Countess of Northumberland.
Thomas Clifford 8th Baron Clifford (age 41) was killed. His son John (age 20) succeeded 9th Baron de Clifford, 9th Lord Skipton. Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford (age 21) by marriage Baroness de Clifford.
William Cotton (age 45) and Richard Fortescue (age 41) were killed.
Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 52) was wounded and captured.
King Henry VI of England and II of France (age 33), John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley (age 54) and Edmund Sutton (age 30) were captured.
Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset was wounded. James Butler 1st Earl Wiltshire 5th Earl Ormonde (age 34) and John Wenlock 1st Baron Wenlock (age 55) fought.
Richard Cotton of Hampstall Ridware (age 51) and his son William Cotton of Connington in Huntingdonshire (age 27) were killed.
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On 28th March 1461 a skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) was killed.
John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) was killed at Dintingdale. His son Henry (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.
William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York.
On 23rd April 1523 Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford (age 69) died. His son Henry (age 30) succeeded 11th Baron de Clifford, 11th Lord Skipton and High Sheriff of Westmoreland.
On 22nd April 1542 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland (age 49) died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Skipton [Map]. His son Henry (age 25) succeeded 2nd Earl of Cumberland, 12th Baron de Clifford, 12th Lord Skipton. Eleanor Brandon Countess Cumberland (age 23).
In January 1570 Henry Clifford 2nd Earl of Cumberland (age 53) died. His son George (age 11) succeeded 3rd Earl of Cumberland, 13th Baron de Clifford, 13th Lord Skipton. Being underage his wardship went to Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 36) who gave it to Francis Russell 2nd Earl Bedford (age 43) whose daughter George subsequently married.
On 15th April 1136 Richard de Clare was killed. His son Gilbert (age 21) succeeded 4th Lord Tonbridge.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
Around 12th June 1297 John Verdun (age 20) died. His brother Theobald (age 18) succeeded 2nd Lord Verdun.
On 29th July 1302 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 23) and Maud Mortimer Lady Verdun (age 16) were married at Wigmore, Herefordshire [Map]. She by marriage Lord Verdun. They were second cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King John of England.
On 4th February 1316 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 37) and Elizabeth Clare Lady Verdun (age 20) were married. She by marriage Lord Verdun. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford. They were third cousins. She a granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 27th July 1316 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 37) died at Alton Castle, Staffordshire. His son Theobald (age 9) succeeded 3rd Lord Verdun.
Theobald Verdun 1st Lord Verdun was created 1st Lord Verdun. Margery Bohun Lady Verdun by marriage Lord Verdun.
Robert Vipont Lord Westmoreland was appointed Lord Westmoreland.
In 1580 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 28) and Rachel Paulet (age 16) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Sark.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In 1584 Helier Carteret (age 51) died. His son Philippe (age 32) succeeded 2nd Seigneur of Sark.
In 1594 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 42) died at Sark. His son Philippe (age 9) succeeded 3rd Seigneur of Sark.
In or before 1601 Philippe Carteret 3rd Seigneur Sark (age 16) and Anne Dowse were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Sark. They were half third cousin once removed.
On 22nd August 1643 Philippe Carteret 3rd Seigneur Sark (age 59) died. His son Philippe (age 23) succeeded 4th Seigneur of Sark.
In 1672 Philippe Carteret 1st Baronet (age 52) died. His son Philippe (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baronet Carteret of Saint Owen in Jersey, 5th Seigneur of Sark.
Helier Carteret was created 1st Seigneur of Sark. Margaret Carteret by marriage Seigneur of Sark.