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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
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1613 Marriage of Elizabeth Stewart and Frederick V Elector Palatine
On 14th February 1613 [his father] Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 16) and [his mother] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 16) were married at Chapel Royal, Whitehall Palace. She the daughter of [his grandfather] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 46) and [his grandmother] Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 38). He the son of [his grandfather] Frederick IV Elector Palatine and [his grandmother] Electress Louise Juliana of the Palatine Rhine (age 36). They were fourth cousin once removed.
A grand occasion that saw more royalty than ever visit the court of England. The marriage was an enormously popular match and was the occasion for an outpouring of public affection with the ceremony described as "a wonder of ceremonial and magnificence even for that extravagant age".
It was celebrated with lavish and sophisticated festivities both in London and Heidelberg, including mass feasts and lavish furnishings that cost nearly £50,000, and nearly bankrupted King James. Among many celebratory writings of the events was John Donne's (age 41) "Epithalamion, Or Marriage Song on the Lady Elizabeth, and Count Palatine being married on St Valentine's Day".
On 22nd September 1617 Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern was born to [his father] Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 21) and [his mother] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 21) at Heidelburg. He a grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
On 4th November 1619 [his father] Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 23) was crowned King Bohemia. [his mother] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 23) crowned Queen Consort Bohemia.
On 29th November 1632 [his father] Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 36) died.
In 1633 [his uncle] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 32) created four Knights of the Garter..
423nd Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 15).
433rd James Stewart 4th Duke Lennox 1st Duke Richmond (age 20).
434th Henry Danvers 1st Earl Danby (age 59).
435th William Douglas 7th Earl Morton (age 51).
In 1642 [his brother] Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 22) was appointed 440th Knight of the Garter by his uncle [his uncle] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41).
On 23rd October 1642 the Battle of Edge Hill was fought at Edge Hill [Map]. The Royal army was commanded by [his uncle] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 41) (with his son King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 12) present), [his brother] Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 22) and Richard Spencer (age 49) commanded the army that included [his brother] Maurice Palatinate Simmern (age 21), Richard Byron 2nd Baron Byron (age 36), Lucius Carey 2nd Viscount Falkland (age 32), Charles Cavendish (age 22), Henry Newton aka Puckering 3rd Baronet (age 24), Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton (age 41), Thomas Salusbury 2nd Baronet (age 30), John Byron 1st Baron Byron (age 43) and William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh (age 55).
George Stewart 9th Seigneur D'Aubigny (age 24) was killed.
Of the Parliamentary army Basil Feilding 2nd Earl Denbigh (age 34) and Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex (age 51). Oliver St John 5th Baron St John (age 39) was wounded.
Samuel Sandys (age 27) commanded a troop of horse.
Richard Sandys (age 26) was killed.
Thomas Strickland (age 20) was knighted on the field for his gallantry.
Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet (age 24) was knighted by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.
William Dugdale (age 37) witnessed the battle and subsequently surveyed the battlefield.
John Hinton (age 38) was present.
Edward Verney (age 52) was killed.
John Assheton (age 29) was killed.
Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 59) was killed. His son Montagu (age 34) succeeded 2nd Earl Lindsey, 15th Baron Willoughby de Eresby.
William Pennyman 1st Baronet (age 35) commanded a regiment, of which he served as Colonel, which he led for the King.
Edward Stradling 2nd Baronet (age 42) fought for the King, was captured imprisoned for seven months, and died a month after his release.
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In 1644 [his brother] Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 24) was created 1st Duke Cumberland, 1st Earl Holderness by [his uncle] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 43).
On 22nd February 1650 Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 32) and Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 22) were married. She the daughter of Landgrave William V of Hesse-Kassel. He the son of Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine and Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 53).
On 31st March 1651 [his son] Charles Palatinate Simmern II Elector Palatine Rhine was born to Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 33) and [his wife] Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 23) at Heidelburg. He a great grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
On 27th May 1652 [his daughter] Elizabeth Charlotte Palatinate Simmern Duchess Orléans was born to Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 34) and [his wife] Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 24) at Heidelburg. She a great granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She married 16th November 1671 her half fourth cousin twice removed Philip Bourbon I Duke Orléans, son of Louis XIII King France and Anne of Austria Spain Queen Consort France, and had issue.
On 12th May 1653 [his son] Friedrich Palatinate Simmern was born to Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 35) and [his wife] Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 25). He a great grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. He died aged less than one years old.
On 13th May 1653 [his son] Friedrich Palatinate Simmern died.
Before 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63). Portrait of Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 38).
On 14th April 1657 Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 39) and Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 29) were divorced.
On 6th January 1658 Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 40) and Maria Susanne Luise von Degenfeld (age 23) were married morganatically. She had previously been his mistress. As a result of the marriage being morganatic their children were excluded from the succession. He the son of Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine and Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 61).
On 19th November 1659 [his daughter] Karoline von der Pfalz was born to Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 42) and [his wife] Maria Susanne Luise von Degenfeld (age 24). She a great granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She married 4th January 1682 Meinhart Schomberg 3rd Duke Schomberg, son of Frederick Schomberg 1st Duke Schomberg, and had issue.
On 13th February 1662 [his mother] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 65) died of pneumonia shortly after midnight. She was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map].
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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.
On 16th July 1663 [his former brother-in-law] Wilhelm "The Just" VI Hesse-Kassel (age 34) died. His son William (age 12) succeeded VII Landgrave Hesse Kassel.
On 3rd June 1665 at the Battle of Lowestoft an English fleet commanded by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 31), [his brother] Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 45) and Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich (age 39) defeated a Dutch Fleet.
Richard Boyle was killed.
Charles Maccarthy Viscount Muskerry was killed.
Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth (age 35) was killed by a cannonball aboard the Royal Charles. Earl Falmouth extinct, Baron Botetourt Langport in Somerset extinct. His father Charles (age 65) succeeded 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Penelope Godolphin Viscountess Fitzhardinge by marriage Viscountess Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Possibly the only occasion when a father has succeeded his son.
Charles Weston 3rd Earl of Portland (deceased) was killed by a cannon shot. On 13th June 1665 His uncle Thomas (age 55) succeeded 4th Earl of Portland, 4th Baron Weston of Nayland in Suffolk.
Thomas Allin 1st Baronet (age 53) was present.
Admiral Jeremy Smith commanded the Mary.
Captain George Batts fought. He was assigned to Sir George Ayscue's (age 49) division in the Blue Squadron.
James Ley 3rd Earl Marlborough (age 47) was killed at the Battle of Lowestoft commanding Old James attempting to recover a captured ship. His half brother William (age 53) succeeded 4th Earl Marlborough.
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Before 1668 James Hayes (age 30) was appointed Secretary to [his brother] Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland (age 48).
On 16th November 1671 [his son-in-law] Philip Bourbon I Duke Orléans (age 31) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Charlotte Palatinate Simmern Duchess Orléans (age 19) were married. She by marriage Duchess Orléans. He the son of Louis XIII King France and Anne of Austria Spain Queen Consort France. They were half fourth cousin twice removed. She a great granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
On 18th March 1677 [his wife] Maria Susanne Luise von Degenfeld (age 42) died.
On 28th August 1680 Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern (age 62) died. His son Charles (age 29) succeeded II Elector Palatine Rhine.
On 26th March 1686 [his former wife] Charlotte Hesse-Kassel (age 58) died at Heidelburg.
Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 14 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Grand Son of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John I Count Palatinate Simmern 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John II Count Palatinate Simmern 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Frederick III Elector Palatine 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Louis VI Elector Palatine 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Frederick IV Elector Palatine 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William "The Rich" I Count of Nassau Dillenburg
Great x 1 Grandfather: William "The Silent" Orange Nassau I Prince Orange
GrandMother: Electress Louise Juliana of the Palatine Rhine 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bourbon VIII Count Vendôme 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Louis Bourbon Prince of La Roche sur Yon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabelle Beauvau Countess Vendôme
Great x 2 Grandfather: Louis Duke of Montpensier 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Bourbon Count of Monpensier 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Louise Bourbon Duchess of Monpensier 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Clara Gonzaga 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Charlotte Bourbon Princess Orange 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Jean IV de Longwy Seigneur de Givry
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jacqueline de Longwy 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Valois Orléans Count Angoulême 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jeanne Valois 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Antoinette Polignac
Charles Louis Palatinate Simmern Grand Son of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Matthew Stewart 2nd Earl Lennox 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Stewart 3rd Earl Lennox 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Lennox 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Matthew Stewart 4th Earl Lennox 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Stewart 1st Earl Atholl 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel or Elizabeth Stewart Countess Lennox 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Sinclair Countess Atholl 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry "Lord Darnley" Stewart Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Douglas 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Archibald Douglas 6th Earl Angus 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Drummond m Douglas
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Douglas Countess Lennox Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry VII of England and Ireland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Tudor Queen Scotland Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth York Queen Consort England Daughter of King Edward IV of England
GrandFather: King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King James III of Scotland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King James IV of Scotland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Oldenburg Queen Consort Scotland
Great x 2 Grandfather: King James V of Scotland Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry VII of England and Ireland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Tudor Queen Scotland Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth York Queen Consort England Daughter of King Edward IV of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Queen of Scots Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: René Lorraine II Duke Lorraine Duke of Bar 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Claude Lorraine 1st Duke Guise 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Philippa Egmont Duchess of Bar Duchess Lorraine 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary of Guise Queen Consort Scotland 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Bourbon Count Vendôme and Soissons 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Antoinette Bourbon Duchess of Guise 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Marie Luxemburg Countess Vendôme and Soissons 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia Daughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christian I King of Denmark
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Frederick I of Denmark
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothea of Brandenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christian III King of Denmark 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John "Cicero" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anna of Brandenburg 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret of Thuringia 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Frederick II King of Denmark 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothea of Saxe Lauenburg Queen Consort Denmark and Norway
GrandMother: Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Magnus II Duke of Mecklenburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: Albrecht VII Duke Mecklenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ulrich Mecklenburg-Schwerin 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Joachim "Nestor" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anna Hohenzollern Duchess Mecklenburg 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England