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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.
Anders Zorn 1860-1920 is in Painters.
On 18th February 1860 Anders Zorn was born.
1882. Anders Zorn (age 21). Self-Portrait.
1893. Anders Zorn (age 32). Portrait of Mrs Potter Palmer (age 66) ie Bertha "Cissie" Honoré (age 43).
Potter Palmer: On 20th May 1826 he was born. In 1871 he and Bertha "Cissie" Honoré were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
Bertha "Cissie" Honoré: On 22nd May 1849 she was born to Henry Hamilton Honoré and Eliza Jane Carr. On 5th May 1918 she died.
1894. Anders Zorn (age 33). "Isabella Stewart Gardner (age 53) in Venice".
Isabella Stewart Gardner: On 14th April 1840 he was born in New York City, the daughter of wealthy linen-merchant David Stewart and Adelia Stewart née Smith. On 17th July 1924 he died.
1896. Anders Zorn (age 35). Self-Portrait with Model.
1897. Anders Zorn (age 36). Portrait of Mrs Walter Rathbone Bacon aka Virginia Purdy Barker (age 34). In 1917 American Art News described the painting as "the finest woman's portrait the Swedish modern master ever produced." When exhibited in 1897 at the Paris Salon it was admired by James Abbott McNeill Whistler (age 62) and John Singer Sargent (age 40).
Virginia Purdy Barker: On 20th February 1862 she was born to Smith Barker and Catherine Vanderbilt. On 16th February 1882 Walter Rathbone Bacon and she were married at Bordeaux [Map]. There was no issue from the marriage. On 7th April 1919 she died.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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1898. Anders Zorn (age 37). Portrait of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway (age 68).
1899. Anders Zorn (age 38). Portrait of Henry Clay Pierce (age 49).
Henry Clay Pierce: On 7th April 1849 he was born to Dyer Ensworth Pierce at Saint Lawrence, Jefferson County. Before 27th June 1927 Henry Clay Pierce was Founder & President of Waters-Pierce Oil Company, Pierce was considered one of the four richest men in the country. On 27th June 1927 he died.
1907. Anders Zorn (age 46). Self-Portrait with Hat.
1915. Anders Zorn (age 54). Self-Portrait in Red.
1915. Anders Zorn (age 54). Self-Portrait with Fur.
On 22nd August 1920 Anders Zorn (age 60) died.