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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1656 Willem Wissing was born.
In 1676 Willem Wissing (age 20) moved to London where he studied under Peter Lely (age 57).
Around 1680 Willem Wissing (age 24). Portrait of King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 29) wearing his Garter Collar.
Around 1680 Willem Wissing (age 24). Portrait of Winifred Trentham (age 34).
In 1684 Willem Wissing (age 28). Portrait of Elizabeth Jones Countess Kildare (age 19).
Elizabeth Jones Countess Kildare: In 1665 she was born to Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh and Elizabeth Willoughby Countess Ranelagh. On 12th June 1684 John Fitzgerald 18th Earl of Kildare and she were married. She by marriage Countess Kildare. She the daughter of Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh and Elizabeth Willoughby Countess Ranelagh. He the son of Wentworth Fitzgerald 17th Earl of Kildare and Elizabeth Holles Countess Kildare. They were second cousins. In April 1758 Elizabeth Jones Countess Kildare died.
Around 1685 Willem Wissing (age 29). Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland (age 26).
Around 1685 Willem Wissing (age 29). Portrait of Ruperta Palatinate Simmern (age 14).
Ruperta Palatinate Simmern: In 1671 she was born illegitimately to Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland and Margaret "Peg" Hughes. She a great granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. In 1695 Emanual Scrope Howe and she were married. She the illegitmate daughter of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland and Margaret "Peg" Hughes. In 1740 Ruperta Palatinate Simmern died.
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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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Around 1686 Willem Wissing (age 30). Portrait of Mary Stewart II Queen England Scotland and Ireland (age 23).
Around 1686 Willem Wissing (age 30). Portrait of Frances Jones (age 18), future Countess of Scarborough.
Frances Jones Countess Scarborough: In March 1667 she was born to Henry Jones of Oxfordshire and Frances Belasyse. In or before 1685 Richard, Baron Lumley and Frances Jones were married. On 15th April 1690 Richard Lumley was created Earl of Scarborough by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland in recognition of his support of the Glorious Revolution he having been one of the signatories of the Invitation to William of Orange from the Immortal Seven. Frances Jones by marriage Countess of Scarborough. In 1722 she died.
Around 1686 Willem Wissing (age 30). Portrait of Lawrence Hyde 1st Earl Rochester (age 43) wearing his Garter Robes including the Garter Collar and holding his white Lord Treasurer Staff of Office.
In 1686 Willem Wissing (age 30). Portrait of Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 20).
In 1686 Willem Wissing (age 30). Portrait of Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 18).
In 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of Frances Teresa Stewart Duchess Lennox.
In 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of Anna Mason Countess Macclesfield (age 19).
In 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of Frances Jones (age 14) and Catherine Jones (age 15).
Frances Jones: Around 1673 she was born to Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh and Elizabeth Willoughby Countess Ranelagh. On 23rd April 1698 Thomas Coningsby 1st Earl Coningsby and she were married. She the daughter of Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh and Elizabeth Willoughby Countess Ranelagh. They were second cousins. Around 1716 Frances Jones died.
Catherine Jones: In 1672 she was born to Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh and Elizabeth Willoughby Countess Ranelagh. On 5th January 1712 Richard Jones 1st Earl Ranelagh died. His daughter Catherine Jones inherited Ranelagh House. On 14th April 1740 Catherine Jones died.
Before 10th September 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of Alice Sherard Baroness Brownlow (age 28).
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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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Before 10th September 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde (age 76).
Before 10th September 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31). Portrait of Dorothy Ferrers Countess Arran (age 32).
Dorothy Ferrers Countess Arran: In 1655 she was born to John Ferrers and Anne Carlton Before 19th February 1674 Richard Butler 1st Earl Arran and she were married. She by marriage Countess Arran. He the son of James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde and Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde. On 30th November 1716 Dorothy Ferrers Countess Arran died.
On 10th September 1687 Willem Wissing (age 31) died at Burghley House. He was buried at St Martin's Church, Stamford [Map].