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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.
David von Krafft 1655-1724 is in Painters.
In 1655 David von Krafft was born.
In 1702. David von Krafft (age 47). Portrait of Ulrika Eleonora Palatinate Zweibrücken Queen Consort Sweden (age 13).
Around 1706. David von Krafft (age 51). Portrait of Hedwig Eleonora Queen Consort Sweden (age 69).
Hedwig Eleonora Queen Consort Sweden: On 23rd October 1636 she was born to Frederick III Duke of Holstein Gottorp and Marie Elisabeth of Saxony Duchess Holstein Gottorp. On 24th November 1715 Hedwig Eleonora Queen Consort Sweden died.
Before 20th September 1724. David von Krafft (age 69). Equestrian Portrait of Charles XII King of Sweden.
Charles XII King of Sweden: On 17th June 1682 he was born to Charles XI King Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora Oldenburg. On 11th December 1718 Charles XII King of Sweden was killed whilst in the trenches around Fredriksten which his army was besieging. He was struck in the head by a projectile and killed. The shot struck the left side of his skull and exited from the right. It isn't clear who fired the shot. His sister Ulrika succeeded Queen Sweden. She effectively usurped her nephew Charles Frederick Duke of Holstein Gottorp whose parents were both dead.
Before 20th September 1724. David von Krafft (age 69). Portrait of Hedvig Sophia of Sweden.
Hedvig Sophia of Sweden: On 26th June 1681 she was born to Charles XI King Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora Oldenburg. On 12th May 1698 Frederick IV Duke of Holstein Gottorp and she were married. She the daughter of Charles XI King Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora Oldenburg. They were fourth cousin once removed. On 22nd December 1708 she died.
On 20th September 1724 David von Krafft (age 69) died.