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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Alfred Edward Chalon is in Painters.
On 15th February 1780 Alfred Edward Chalon was born at Geneva.
In 1812 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 31) was elected Associate of the Royal Academy.
In 1816 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 35) was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy.
Before 3rd October 1860. Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80). Portrait of Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon (age 66).
Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon: On 20th June 1794 she was born to Alexander Brodie. On 11th December 1813 George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon and she were married. She brought £100,000 to the marriage and inherited more then £100,000 when her father died. The difference in their ages was 24 years. He the son of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon. On 17th June 1827 Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon died. His son George succeeded 5th Duke Gordon, 8th Marquess Huntly, 13th Earl Huntley, 13th Baron Mordaunt. She by marriage Duchess Gordon. On 31st January 1864 she died.
Before 3rd October 1860. Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80). Portrait of George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon.
On 3rd October 1860 Alfred Edward Chalon (age 80) died at Campden Hill.