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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Lusignan
Around 1150 Guy I King Jerusalem was born to Hugh VIII of Lusignan (age 42) and Bourgogne Dame de Fontenay Taillebourg Countess Lusignan at Lusignan.
On 27th March 1168 Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England (age 46) and her party were ambushed by brothers Guy I King Jerusalem (age 18) and [his brother] Geoffrey Lusignan (age 18).
Patrick of Salisbury 1st Earl Salisbury (age 46) was killed. His son William (age 18) succeeded 2nd Earl Salisbury.
William Marshal 1st Earl Pembroke (age 22) held off the enemy, was wounded and captured whilst Eleanor escaped. Eleanor subsequently paid his ransom.
Around 1170 [his father] Hugh VIII of Lusignan (age 62) died. His grandson Hugh (age 7) succeeded IX Seigneur of Lusignan.
In August 1186 Guy I King Jerusalem (age 36) was appointed I King Jerusalem.
In August 1186 [his step-son] Baldwin V King Jerusalem (age 9) died. His mother [his wife] Sibylla (age 26) succeeded Queen Jerusalem.
In August 1186 [his brother-in-law] Baldwin IV King Jerusalem (age 25) died at Jerusalem [Map]. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre [Map]. His nephew [his step-son] Baldwin (age 9) succeeded V King Jerusalem.
In August 1186 Guy I King Jerusalem (age 36) and Sibylla Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 26) were married. She the daughter of Almaric I King Jerusalem and Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem.
In 1190 [his wife] Sibylla Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 30) died. Her half sister [his sister-in-law] Isabella (age 18) succeeded Queen Jerusalem.
All About History Books
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.
In 1190 Conrad of Montferrat King of Jerusalem (age 44) and [his sister-in-law] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 18) were married; see Ralph of Coggeshall. The difference in their ages was 26 years. She the daughter of Almaric I King Jerusalem and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 36).
On 1st May 1191 King Richard "Lionheart" I of England (age 33) arrived in Limassol [Map] where he met with Guy I King Jerusalem (age 41).
[his father] Hugh VIII of Lusignan and [his mother] Bourgogne Dame de Fontenay Taillebourg Countess Lusignan were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan. He the son of [his grandfather] Hugh "Brown" VII of Lusignan II Count of La Marche and [his grandmother] Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche.
In or before 1177 William Montferrat and Sibylla Anjou Queen Jerusalem were married. She the daughter of Almaric I King Jerusalem and Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh "Fair and Pious" Lusignan
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh "Devil" VI of Lusignan I Count of La Marche
Great x 3 Grandfather: Bernard La Marche Count La Marche
Great x 2 Grandmother: Almodis La Marche Margrave Provence
GrandFather: Hugh "Brown" VII of Lusignan II Count of La Marche
Great x 3 Grandfather: Geoffrey Thouars
Great x 2 Grandfather: Aimery Thouars
Great x 1 Grandmother: Hildegarde Thouars Countess Lusignan and La Marche
Great x 2 Grandmother: Aremgarde Mauleon
Father: Hugh VIII of Lusignan
GrandMother: Saracine Lezay Countess Lusignan and La Marche
GrandFather: Geoffroy de Rancon Taillebourg
Mother: Bourgogne Dame de Fontenay Taillebourg Countess Lusignan