Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Paternal Family Tree: Luxemburg
Anthony Luxemburg and Françoise Croÿ Chimay Countess Ligny were married. She by marriage Countess Ligny. He the son of Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons.
Anthony Luxemburg and Antoinette Bauffremont Countess Ligny were married. She by marriage Countess Ligny. He the son of Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons.
Anthony Luxemburg and Gilette Coétivy Countess Ligny were married. She by marriage Countess Ligny. He the son of Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons.
In 1435 [his father] Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol (age 17) and [his mother] Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons (age 20) were married. He by marriage Count Soissons. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle and [his grandmother] Jeanne Countess Marle, Soissons and Meaux. He the son of [his grandfather] Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and [his grandmother] Margherita Baux (age 41). They were half fifth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1450 Anthony Luxemburg was born to [his father] Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol (age 32) and [his mother] Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons (age 35). He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 14th May 1462 [his mother] Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons (age 47) died. Her son [his brother] John succeeded Count Soissons.
After 14th May 1462 [his father] Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol (age 44) and [his step-mother] Maria Savoy (age 14) were married. The difference in their ages was 30 years. She the daughter of Louis Savoy I Count Savoy (age 49) and Anne Cyprus Countess Savoy (age 43). He the son of [his grandfather] Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and [his grandmother] Margherita Baux (age 68).
After 29th August 1464 [his brother] Peter Luxemburg II Count Saint Pol and Soissons (age 24) and [his sister-in-law] Margaret Savoy Countess Saint Pol (age 25) were married. She the daughter of Louis Savoy I Count Savoy (age 51) and Anne Cyprus Countess Savoy. He the son of [his father] Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol (age 46) and [his mother] Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 19th December 1475 [his father] Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol (age 57) was beheaded at Paris [Map]. His son [his brother] Peter (age 35) succeeded II Count Saint Pol. [his sister-in-law] Margaret Savoy Countess Saint Pol (age 36) by marriage Countess Saint Pol.
On 22nd June 1476 [his brother] John Luxemburg Count Soissons was killed at the Battle of Morat. His brother [his brother] Peter (age 36) succeeded Count Soissons.
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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In 1478 [his brother] Peter Luxemburg II Count Saint Pol and Soissons (age 38) was appointed to the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In 1482 Anthony Luxemburg (age 32) succeeded Count Ligny.
On 25th October 1482 [his brother] Peter Luxemburg II Count Saint Pol and Soissons (age 42) died. His daughter [his niece] Marie succeeded Countess Soissons.
In 1488 [his son] Charles Luxemburg Count Ligny was born to Anthony Luxemburg (age 38) and Françoise Croÿ Chimay Countess Ligny.
In 1519 Anthony Luxemburg (age 69) died. His son Charles (age 31) succeeded Count Ligny.
[his daughter] Philiberta Luxemburg was born to Anthony Luxemburg and Antoinette Bauffremont Countess Ligny.
Kings Wessex: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Godwinson: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 9 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 17 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Waleran II of Luxemburg 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Luxemburg Lord of Ligby 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Guy of Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Ligny 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Guy of Dampierre Richebourg 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alix Dampierre 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Luxemburg Count St Pol 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Guy Chatillon IV Count Saint Pol 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Jean Chatillon Count Saint Pol Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Marie Capet 
Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mathilde Chatillon Countess Saint Pol 2 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Jean Fiennes 
4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jeanne Fiennes 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabelle Dampierre 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandFather: Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Louis Count of Enghien
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Brienne
Father: Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francesco Baux 1st Duke Andria 
GrandMother: Margherita Baux 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Romano Orsini
Great x 3 Grandfather: Count Roberto Orsini 2 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anastasia Montfort Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Count Nicholas Orsini 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sueva del Balzo
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sueva Orsini 4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jeanne Sabran
Anthony Luxemburg Count Ligny 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward of Bar Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry of Bar IV Count of Bar Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Burgundy 3 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert of Bar 1st Duke of Bar 2 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Dampierre Count Marle 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Yolande Dampierre Countess of Bar 2 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Montfort Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry of Bar 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Philip "Fortunate" VI of France 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: King John "The Good" II of France 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan "Lame" Burgundy Queen Consort France 3 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marie Valois Duchess Bar 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: King John I of Bohemia 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Bonne Luxemburg Queen Consort France 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia
GrandFather: Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William de Coucy 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Enguerrand 6th Lord de Coucy 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Enguerrand de Coucy 1st Earl Bedford 1st Count Soissons 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Leopold Habsburg I Duke Austria
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Habsburg
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Savoy Duchess Austria
Great x 1 Grandmother: Marie de Coucy Countess Soissons Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Edward II of England 
Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Edward III of England Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella of France Queen Consort England 4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabella Countess Bedford and Soissons Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William of Avesnes I Count Hainaut III Count Avesnes III Count Holland II Count Zeeland 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Philippa of Hainaut Queen Consort England 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Valois Countess Zeeland Holland Avesnes and Hainaut 4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Mother: Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons 2 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandMother: Jeanne Countess Marle, Soissons and Meaux