Hauts de France, Europe, Continents

In 1260 William Forz 4th Earl Albemarle died at Amiens. His son Thomas succeeded 5th Earl Albemarle 1C 1127.

Diary of Edward VI. 7th May 1550. The lord Cobham (age 53), the secretary Petre (age 45), and sir Jhon Mason (age 47) cam to the French king to Amyens, going on his journey, wher thei were received of al the nobles, and so brought to thear loginges, wich were wel dressed.

On 20th June 1413 Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 23) and Bonne Artois Duchess Burgundy (age 17) were married at Beaumont en Artois. She by marriage Countess Nevers. She the daughter of Philip Artois Count of Eu and Marie Valois I Duchess Auverge (age 38). He the son of Philip "Bold" Valois II Duke Burgundy and Margaret Dampierre Duchess Burgundy. They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 23rd November 1917 Algernon Hyde Villiers (age 31) was killed in action at Cambrai [Map] while serving with the Lothians & Border Horse, attached to the Machine Gun Corps.

On 11th October 1916 Second Lieutenant William Walter Vernon (age 26) was killed in action at Contalmaison whilst serving with the Royal Engineers 90th Field Coy. He was buried at Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery.

On 13th October 1914 Greville Arthur Bagot Chester (age 23) was killed in action at Hazelbrouck while leading his platoon in an attack on German rearguard, and was buried at Outtersteene Communal Cemetery, Calais. Lieutenant Chester's commanding officer wrote: "The Battalion was carrying out an attack on a German rearguard at Oulterstern, a small village a few miles east of Hazebrouk. Your boy's company was in front, and stood the brunt of the attack, and his Captain, Hume Kelly (who was himself killed a few days later), told me he behaved exceedingly well, and showed not only courage but common sense in leading his platoon. I personally am very sorry to lose him, for he was not only a thoroughly nice lad, but had the makings of a first rate office - willing, keen and reliable."

In 1202 Geoffrey Chateaudun III Count Perche died at Soissons.

On 9th April 1409 Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 19) and Isabelle Coucy Countess Nevers (age 23) were married at Soissons. She by marriage Countess Nevers. She the daughter of Enguerrand de Coucy 1st Earl Bedford 1st Count Soissons and Isabelle of Lorraine. He the son of Philip "Bold" Valois II Duke Burgundy and Margaret Dampierre Duchess Burgundy. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England.

In April 1170 Isabelle Flanders Queen Consort France was born to Baldwin Flanders V Count Hainault (age 20) and Margaret Metz Countess Hainault and Flanders at Valciennes.

In 1275 Henry Luxemburg VII Holy Roman Emperor was born to Henry Luxemburg VI Count Luxemburg (age 35) and Beatrice Avesnes Countess Luxemburg at Valciennes.

In 1381 John Chatillon II Count Blois died at Valciennes. His brother Guy succeeded II Count Blois.