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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.

Biography of Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln 1126-1156

Paternal Family Tree: Gaunt

1138 Battle of the Standard aka Northallerton

1141 First Battle of Lincoln

Around 1126 Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln was born to Walter Gaunt (age 46) and Maud Penthièvre (age 45).

On 21st April 1135 [his mother] Maud Penthièvre (age 54) died.

Battle of the Standard aka Northallerton

On 22nd August 1138 [his father] Walter Gaunt (age 58) died. Possibly at the Battle of the Standard aka Northallerton?

After 1141 Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln (age 15) and Rohese Clare Countess Lincoln were married. She the daughter of Richard de Clare and Alice Gernon. They were half fourth cousin once removed.

First Battle of Lincoln

On 2nd February 1141 the army of Empress Matilda (age 38) commanded by Robert Normandy 1st Earl Gloucester (age 42) defeated the army of King Stephen I England (age 47). Matilda's army included Ranulf Gernon 4th Earl Chester (age 42) and Madog ap Maredudd Mathrafal Prince Powys. King Stephen I England, Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln (age 15), William "The Younger" Peverell (age 61) and Ilbert Lacy 3rd Baron Pontefract were captured. William of Blois 1st Earl Albemarle 1st Earl York (age 40) fought for Stephen, his cousin.

In 1148 Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln (age 22) founded Rufford Abbey, Nottinghamshire [Map].

Around 1149 Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln (age 23) was created 1st Earl Lincoln. [his wife] Rohese Clare Countess Lincoln by marriage Countess Lincoln.

In 1156 Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln (age 30) died. Earl Lincoln merged with the Crown.

Alice Gaunt Countess Huntingdon and Northampton was born to Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln and Rohese Clare Countess Lincoln. She married 1185 Simon Senlis 7th Earl Huntingdon 6th Earl of Northampton, son of Simon Senlis 4th Earl Huntingdon 4th Earl of Northampton and Isabel Beaumont Countess Huntingdon and Northampton.

[his father] Walter Gaunt and [his mother] Maud Penthièvre were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Stephen Penthièvre Count Tréguier and [his grandmother] Hawise Guingamp.