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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.
Indre et Loire is in France.
Amboise, Indre et Loire, France, Europe, Continents
Loches, Indre et Loire, France, Europe, Continents
Chronicle of Roger de Hoveden. The knights of Navarre and the Brabançon mercenaries laid siege to the castle of Loches. Their leader and guide was Alfonso1, son of King Sancho VI of Navarre, and brother of Queen Berengaria of England. However, he did not complete the march to Loches, because before arriving there, he received news that his father, the King of Navarre, had died2. Because of this, he returned to his homeland, where he was proclaimed king by the people of Navarre.
Milites vero Navarræ, et Braibanceni, obsederunt castrum de Luches. Quorum dux et prævius extiterat Anfuns, filius Sanctii regis Navarræ, frater Berengeræ reginze Anglize: sed ipse non perduxit eos usque Luches, quia antequam illuc veniret, nunciatum est ei quod pater suus rex Navarræ obiret; et hac de causa reversus est in regionem suam, et receptus est in regem ab hominibus regni.
Note 1. Anfuns. Although here called Alfonso, the new king of Navarre really was Sancho VII,
Note 2. Sancho "Wise" King Navarre died on the 27 Jun 1194.
Royal Lodge, Loches, Indre et Loire, France, Europe, Continents
On 11th May 1429 following her success at Orléans Joan of Arc (age 17) met Charles "Victorious" VII King France (age 26) at the Royal Lodge, Loches where she persuaded him to be crowned at Reims Cathedral.
Monts, Indre et Loire, France, Europe, Continents
Château de Candé, Monts, Indre et Loire, France, Europe, Continents
On 3rd June 1937 King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom (age 42) and Wallis Warfield aka Simpson Duchess of Windsor (age 40) were married at the Château de Candé. No member of his family attended. He the son of King George V of the United Kingdom and Victoria Mary Teck Queen Consort England (age 70).
