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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Before 24th September 1592 [his father] George Wandesford of Kirklington (age 19) and [his mother] Catherine Hansby were married.
On 24th September 1592 Christopher Wandesford was born to [his father] George Wandesford of Kirklington (age 19) and [his mother] Catherine Hansby at Bishop Burton.
In 1612 [his father] George Wandesford of Kirklington (age 39) died.
In 1621 Christopher Wandesford (age 28) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1624 Christopher Wandesford (age 31) was elected MP Aldborough.
In 1625 Christopher Wandesford (age 32) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1626 Christopher Wandesford (age 33) was elected MP Richmond.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In or before 1628 Christopher Wandesford (age 35) and Alice Osborne were married.
In 1628 Christopher Wandesford (age 35) was elected MP Thirsk.
In 1628 [his son] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet was born to Christopher Wandesford (age 35) and [his wife] Alice Osborne. He married 30th September 1651 Eleanor Lowther Lady Wandesford and had issue.
In 1634 Christopher Wandesford (age 41) was elected MP Kildare.
In 1639 Christopher Wandesford (age 46) was elected MP Kildare.
On 3rd December 1640 Christopher Wandesford (age 48) died.
[his daughter] Alice Wandesford was born to Christopher Wandesford and Alice Osborne.
Father: George Wandesford of Kirklington
GrandFather: Ralph Hansby of Gray's Inn
Mother: Catherine Hansby