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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.'
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Earl Longford is in Earl Longford.
In 1785 Elizabeth Cuffe 1st Countess Longford (age 65) was created 1st Countess Longford.
In 1817 Thomas Pakenham 2nd Earl Longford (age 42) and Georgiana Lygon Countess Longford (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Longford. The difference in their ages was 23 years. She the daughter of William Lygon 1st Earl Beauchamp and Catherine Denn Countess Beauchamp.
On 28th May 1835 Thomas Pakenham 2nd Earl Longford (age 61) died. His son Edward (age 18) succeeded 3rd Earl Longford, 4th Baron Longford, 2nd Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.
In 1860 Edward Pakenham 3rd Earl of Longford (age 43) died. His brother William (age 40) succeeded 4th Earl Longford, 5th Baron Longford, 3rd Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.
In 1862 William Pakenham 4th Earl of Longford (age 42) and Selina Rice Trevor Countess Longford (age 25) were married. She by marriage Countess Longford. He the son of Thomas Pakenham 2nd Earl Longford and Georgiana Lygon Countess Longford (age 64).
On 19th April 1887 William Pakenham 4th Earl of Longford (age 68) died. His son Thomas (age 22) succeeded 5th Earl Longford, 6th Baron Longford, 4th Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.
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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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In 1899 Thomas Pakenham 5th Earl of Longford (age 34) and Mary Julia Child-Villiers Countess Longford (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Longford. She the daughter of Victor Albert George Child-Villiers 7th Earl Jersey (age 53) and Margaret Elizabeth Leigh Countess Jersey (age 49). He the son of William Pakenham 4th Earl of Longford and Selina Rice Trevor Countess Longford (age 62).
On 21st August 1915 Thomas Pakenham 5th Earl of Longford (age 50) was killed in action during the Gallipoli Campaign. His son Edward (age 12) succeeded 6th Earl Longford, 7th Baron Longford, 5th Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.
On 4th February 1961 Edward Pakenham 6th Earl of Longford (age 58) died. His brother Frank (age 55) succeeded 7th Earl Longford, 8th Baron Longford, 6th Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.
On 3rd August 2001 Frank Pakenham 7th Earl of Longford (age 95) died. His son Thomas (age 67) succeeded 7th Earl Longford, 9th Baron Longford, 7th Baron Silchester of Silchester in Hampshire.