John Lavery is in Painters.
On 20th March 1856 John Lavery was born. He was baptised at St Patrick's Church Belfast.
1885. John Lavery (age 28). "Under the Cheery Tree". Painted at Grez-sur-Loing, a small village on the river Loing, south of Fontainbleu, near Paris, where artists had gathered since the 1860s. Lavery worked there in 1883 and 1884
1889. John Lavery (age 32). "Eileen, Her First Communion". Portrait of [his daughter] Eileen Lavery.
In 1889 John Lavery (age 32) and Kathleen MacDermott were married.
1889. John Lavery (age 32). Portrait of Charles Tennant 1st Baronet (age 65).
Around 1889. John Lavery (age 32). Portrait of William Scott 6th Duke Buccleuch 8th Duke Queensberry (age 57).
1889. John Lavery (age 32). Portrait of Schomberg Henry Kerr Kerr 9th Marquess Lothian (age 55).
Schomberg Henry Kerr Kerr 9th Marquess Lothian: On 2nd December 1833 he was born to John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian and Cecil Chetwynd-Talbot Marchioness Lothian. In 1865 Schomberg Henry Kerr Kerr 9th Marquess Lothian and Victoria Alexandrina Montagu-Douglas-Scott Marchioness Lothian were married. She the daughter of Walter Scott 5th Duke Buccleuch 7th Duke Queensberry and Charlotte Anne Thynne Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensbury. He the son of John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian and Cecil Chetwynd-Talbot Marchioness Lothian. They were sixth cousins. On 17th January 1900 Schomberg Henry Kerr Kerr 9th Marquess Lothian died. His daughter Robert succeeded 10th Marchioness Lothian, 12th Countess Lothian, 10th Countess Lothian.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In or before 1891 [his daughter] Eileen Lavery was born to John Lavery (age 34) and [his wife] Kathleen MacDermott. She married (1) 1912 James Dickinson (2) 1919 William Francis Forbes-Sempill 10th Baronet 19th Lord Sempill and had issue.
In 1891 [his wife] Kathleen MacDermott died of tuberculosis.
1901. John Lavery (age 44). "The Bridge at Grès".
1901. John Lavery (age 44). "[his daughter] Eileen (age 10), her first communion".
In 1903 Edward Livingston Trudeau Junior and [his future wife] Hazel Martyn (age 22) were married. He died five months later. They had one daughter, Alice, born 10 October 1904.
Around 1908. John Lavery (age 51). Lady in Black.
In 1909 John Lavery (age 52) and Hazel Martyn (age 28) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
1909. John Lavery (age 52). "The Mother", showing the artist's daughter Eileen (age 18) with her child.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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1910 . John Lavery (age 53). Portrait of Priscilla Cecilia Moore Countess Annesley.
Priscilla Cecilia Moore Countess Annesley: she was born to William Armitage Moore. On 2nd July 1892 Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Annesley 5th Earl Annesley and she were married at St Marylebone Church. She by marriage Countess Annesley of Castlewellan in County Down. He the son of William Richard Annesley 3rd Earl Annesley and Priscilla Cecilia Moore. They were first cousins. On 9th October 1941 she died.
1911. John Lavery (age 54). "On the Cliffs".
In 1912 [his son-in-law] James Dickinson and Eileen Lavery (age 21) were married. They were divorced before 1920. She the daughter of John Lavery (age 55) and Kathleen MacDermott.
1913. John Lavery (age 56). "Loch Katrine".
7th July 1917. John Lavery (age 61). "Daylight raid from my studio window", records the afternoon of 7th July 1917, when twenty-one German biplanes appeared in the skies above London and were engaged by British aircraft. The ensuing combat could be seen from the large window of Lavery’s studio in Cromwell Place, London. The artist’s wife Hazel (age 37), her head outlined against a blackout curtain, is watching the scene
1919 . John Lavery (age 62). Portrait of Violet Keppel (age 24).
In 1919 [his son-in-law] William Francis Forbes-Sempill 10th Baronet 19th Lord Sempill (age 25) and Eileen Lavery (age 28) were married. She the daughter of John Lavery (age 62) and Kathleen MacDermott.
1920. John Lavery (age 63). "His Eminence Cardinal Logue".
1920. John Lavery (age 63). Portrait of James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon (age 48).
James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon: On 8th January 1871 he was born. In 1918 James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon was created 1st Baronet Craig. In 1927 James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon was created 1st Viscount Craigavon of Stormont in County Down. On 24th November 1940 he died.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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1920. John Lavery (age 63). "The Lady in Black and Green" aka Portrait of Mrs Dudley Ward aka Winifred "Freda" May Birkin (age 25).
1920. John Lavery (age 63). "The Green Coat". Portrait of [his wife] Hazel Martyn (age 39).
1920. John Lavery (age 63). "Tangier Bay Sunshine".
1920. John Lavery (age 63). "The Red Hammock". Portrait of the artist's wife Hazel Martyn (age 39).
1922. John Lavery (age 65). Portrait of Sybil Sassoon Marchioness Cholmondeley (age 27).
1922. John Lavery (age 65). "Lady Lavery". Portrait of the artist's second wife Hazel Martyn (age 41).
Around 1924. John Lavery (age 67). "Mrs Forbes-Semphill". Portrait of the artist's daughter Eileen Lavery (age 33) and his grand-daughter Ann Moira Forbes-Semphill (age 4).
Ann Moira Forbes-Semphill: In 1920 she was born to William Francis Forbes-Sempill 10th Baronet 19th Lord Sempill and Eileen Lavery. On 30th December 1965 William Francis Forbes-Sempill 10th Baronet 19th Lord Sempill died. Ann Moira Forbes-Semphill inherited the Semphill peerage. The Baronetcy passed to his younger sibling Ewans Forbes who had been registered at birth and raised as female, but lived as a man, and had his birth re-registered as male. This inheritance was challenged on grounds of sex by a cousin, John Forbes-Sempill, but upheld in the courts.
1924. John Lavery (age 67). "Twilight, Lake of Geneva".
Around 1924. John Lavery (age 67). Portrait of Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart 7th Marquess of Londonderry (age 45).
Around 1924. John Lavery (age 67). "Hazel in Black and Gold". Portrait of the artist's second wife Hazel Martyn (age 43).
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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1924 . John Lavery (age 67). Portrait of Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart 7th Marquess of Londonderry (age 45).
1927. John Lavery (age 70). "Florida in Winter".
1928. John Lavery (age 71). Self-portrait.
The Times. 24th October 1928. The King was represented by Sir Harry Verney, and the Prince of Wales by the Hon Bruce Ogilvy, and Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll by Col B. W. L. MacMahon at the service for Sir Frank Dicksee which took place yesterday in Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster officiated, assisted by Canon Storr, and the Reverend H. L. Nixon. A procession was formed at the West Door, and proceeded through the nave headed by the full choir and clergy.
The Pall Bearers were all titled with the exception of J. W. MacKail the distinguished academic and son-in-law of Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Amongst the mourners were many members of the Dicksee family, including Miss Mary Dicksee (sister), and Mr Herbert Thomas Dicksee. Official representatives included The French Ambassador, the Belgian Ambassador. The Brazilian Ambassador, the Swedish Minister, the High Commissioners for Australia and New Zealand, and (the 2nd) Lord Leverhume. Also present were many Academicians including W. Ouless, Sir John Lavery (age 72), W. Goscombe-John (age 68). Mrs Blair Leighton, widow of Edmund, and Lady East (age 83), widow of Sir Alfred were also among the mourners. The list of mourners in The Times includes many of the most distinguished people of the day.
1929. John Lavery (age 72). Portrait of the artist's wife Hazel Martyn (age 48).
In 1935 [his daughter] Eileen Lavery (age 44) died.
In 1935 [his wife] Hazel Martyn (age 54) died. Her funeral mass took place at the Brompton Oratory in Knightsbridge. She was buried with her husband in Putney Vale Cemetery.
Before 1941 . John Lavery (age 84). Portrait of Miss Diana Chamberlain. Possibly Diane Chamberlain.
Diane Chamberlain: she was born to Austen Chamberlain.
On 10th January 1941 John Lavery (age 84) died.