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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.
Steven van der Meulen -1564 is in Painters.
Around 1555. Attributed Steven van der Meulen of the English School. Portrait of Edward Courtenay 1st Earl Devon (age 28).
Around 1560 Steven van der Meulen. Portrait of William Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke (age 59).
Around 1562 Steven van der Meulen. Portrait of (probably) Catherine Carey (age 38).
Around 1563 Steven van der Meulen. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 29).
1564. Unknown Painter. Portrait of Robert Dudley 1st Earl of Leicester (age 31). The portrait shows the arms of Dudley twice, top left surrounded by the Collar of the Order of St Michael and top right the Order of the Garter. Dudley received the Order of St Michael in 1566 which suggest the painting isn't by Steven van der Meulen, to whom it was formerly attributed, who died in 1564.
Before 20th January 1564 Steven van der Meulen died. His will was proved 20th January 1564.
Around 1572 Steven van der Meulen. Portrait of Frances Sidney Countess Sussex (age 41).
Frances Sidney Countess Sussex: In 1531 she was born to William Sidney and Anne Pakenham at Penshurst Place, Kent [Map]. In 1555 Thomas Radclyffe 3rd Earl of Sussex and she were married. He the son of Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex and Elizabeth Howard. On 17th February 1557 Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex died. He was buried at St Lawrence Pountney Church. His son Thomas succeeded 3rd Earl of Sussex, 3rd Viscount Fitzwalter, 12th Baron Fitzwalter. She by marriage Countess of Sussex. On 9th March 1589 Frances Sidney Countess Sussex died. On 15th April 1589 she was buried in Chapel of St Paul, Westminster Abbey [Map].