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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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Paternal Family Tree: Capet
Maternal Family Tree: Dangereuse Ile Bouchard Viscountess Chatellerault 1079-1151
In 1206 [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 20) and [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 18) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Alfonso VIII King Castile (age 50) and [his grandmother] Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile (age 44). He the son of [his grandfather] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal (age 51) and [his grandmother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. They were second cousin once removed. She a granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 5th May 1210 Alfonso III King Portugal was born to [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 25) and [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 22). He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 26th March 1211 [his grandfather] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal (age 56) died. His son [his father] Alfonso (age 25) succeeded II King Portugal. [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 23) by marriage Queen Consort Portugal.
On 3rd November 1220 [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 33) died.
On 25th March 1223 [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 37) died at Coimbra. His son [his brother] Sancho (age 13) succeeded II King Portugal.
In 1239 Alfonso III King Portugal (age 28) and Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal (age 37) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. She the daughter of Renaud Dammartin I Count Boulogne, Dammartin and Aumale and Ida Metz Countess Boulogne. He the son of Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal and Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal. They were third cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great granddaughter of King Stephen I England.
On 4th January 1248 [his brother] Sancho "Pious" II King Portugal (age 38) died. His brother Alfonso (age 37) succeeded III King Portugal.
In 1250 [his illegitimate son] Martim Afonso Chichorro was born illegitimately to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 39) and Madragana Bat Aloandro aka Mór Afonso (age 20). It is through this descent that Charlotte Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort England is considered by some to have had African ancestry - Martim is Charlotte's 12 x Great Grandfather. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Around 1250 [his illegitimate son] Martim Afonso Chichorro Burgundy was born illegitimately to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 39) and Madragana Ben Aloandro (age 20). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1253 Alfonso III King Portugal (age 42) and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 11) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. The difference in their ages was 31 years. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon (age 31) and Mayor Guillén de Guzmán (age 48). He the son of Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal and Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1253 Alfonso III King Portugal (age 42) and Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal (age 51) were divorced.
In January 1259 [his former wife] Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal (age 57) died.
On 25th February 1259 [his daughter] Blanche Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 48) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 17). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
Around 1260 [his illegitimate daughter] Urraca Afonso Burgundy was born illegitimately to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 49) and Madragana Ben Aloandro (age 30). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1260 [his son] Ferdinand Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 49) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 18). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%. He died aged two in 1262.
Around 1260 [his illegitimate son] Afonso Dinis Burgundy was born illegitimately to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 49) and Maria Peres Enxara. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 9th October 1261 [his son] Denis I King Portugal was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 51) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 19). Denis I King Portugal succeeded I King Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%. He married 1282 his half third cousin once removed Elisabeth Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of Peter III King Aragon and Constance Hohenstaufen Queen Consort Aragon, and had issue.
In 1262 [his son] Ferdinand Burgundy (age 2) died.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 8th February 1263 [his son] Afonso Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 52) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 21). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%. He married 1287 his first cousin once removed Violante Manuel.
On 2nd February 1264 [his daughter] Sancha Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 53) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 22). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
On 21st November 1264 [his daughter] Maria Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 54) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 22). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
In 1266 [his daughter] Constanza Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 55) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 24). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%. She died aged five in 1271.
In 1268 [his son] Vincent Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal (age 57) and [his wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 26). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%. He died aged three in 1271.
In 1271 [his son] Vincent Burgundy (age 3) died.
In 1271 [his daughter] Constanza Burgundy (age 5) died.
On 16th February 1279 Alfonso III King Portugal (age 68) died.
On 27th October 1303 [his former wife] Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal (age 61) died.
[his son] Fernando Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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[his son] Rodrigo Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
[his son] Leonor Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
[his son] Gil Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
[his son] Leonor Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
[his son] Henrique Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
Philip Capet Count Boulogne and Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal were married. She the daughter of Renaud Dammartin I Count Boulogne, Dammartin and Aumale and Ida Metz Countess Boulogne. He the son of King Philip II of France and Agnes of Merania Queen Consort France. They were third cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Stephen I England.
[his son] Urraca Burgundy was born to Alfonso III King Portugal and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.41%.
Kings Wessex: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings England: Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 12 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 5 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 10 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert I Duke Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry "Gallant" Burgundy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Burgundy Count Portugal
Great x 1 Grandfather: Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sancha Astur Leonese
Great x 2 Grandmother: Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jimena Munoz
GrandFather: Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humbert "Fat" Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy III Count Savoy
Great x 4 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Gisela Ivrea Countess Savoy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
Great x 1 Grandmother: Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mahaut Albon Countess Savoy
Father: Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Old" Barcelona I Count Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
Great x 1 Grandfather: Raymond V Count Barcelona 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 2 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Arles 1st Count Arles 1st Count Provence
Great x 3 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
Great x 4 Grandmother: Etienette Countess Provence and Arles
GrandMother: Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal
Alfonso III King Portugal 
Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond Ivrea
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 3 Grandmother: Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sancho III King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandmother: Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 3 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
GrandFather: Alfonso VIII King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho Jiménez
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramiro Jiménez
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constanza Unknown
Great x 2 Grandfather: García "Restorer" IV King Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rodrigo Díaz Vivar
Great x 3 Grandmother: Cristina Rodríguez Vivar
Great x 1 Grandmother: Blanche Ramirez Queen Consort Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Engenulphe Aigle
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle
Great x 4 Grandmother: Richvaride Unknown
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Chateaudun II Count Mortain III Count Perche
Great x 3 Grandmother: Juliette du Perche Chateaudun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrix de Ramerupt Montdidier Countess Mortain and Perche
Mother: Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France
Great x 2 Grandfather: Geoffrey Plantagenet Duke Normandy
Great x 4 Grandfather: Elias I Count Maine
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ermengarde of Maine Countess of Anjou
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Chateau Du Loir Countess Maine
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King William "Conqueror" I of England 
-2 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Henry I "Beauclerc" England Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Empress Matilda Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Malcolm III of Scotland 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Edith aka Matilda Dunkeld Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Wessex Queen Consort Scotland
GrandMother: Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Troubadour" Poitiers IX Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hildegarde Burgundy Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: William "Saint" Poitiers X Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Rouerge Duke Narbonne
Great x 3 Grandmother: Philippa Rouerge Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Emma Mortain Duchess Narbonne
Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Aimery Chatellerault Viscount Châtellerault
Great x 2 Grandmother: Aenor Chatellerault Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Bartholomew Île Bouchard
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dangereuse Ile Bouchard Viscountess Chatellerault