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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
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Maternal Family Tree: Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark 1557-1631
On 20th July 1572 [her father] Frederick II King of Denmark (age 38) and [her mother] Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark (age 14) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Denmark. The difference in their ages was 23 years. He the son of [her grandfather] Christian III King of Denmark and [her grandmother] Dorothea of Saxe Lauenburg Queen Consort Denmark and Norway. They were second cousin once removed.
On 12th December 1574 Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland was born to [her father] Frederick II King of Denmark (age 40) and [her mother] Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark (age 17).
In 1578 [her father] Frederick II King of Denmark (age 43) was appointed 364th Knight of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 44)..
On 4th April 1588 [her father] Frederick II King of Denmark (age 53) died. His son [her brother] Christian (age 10) succeeded IV King of Denmark.
On 23rd November 1589 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 23) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 14) were married at Bishop's Palace. She by marriage Queen Consort Scotland. She the daughter of Frederick II King of Denmark and Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark (age 32). He the son of Henry "Lord Darnley" Stewart and Mary Queen of Scots. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
In 1590 [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 23) was appointed 375th Knight of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 56).
On 19th February 1594 [her son] Henry Frederick Stewart Prince of Wales was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 27) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 19) at Stirling Castle [Map]. He was baptised on the 30th August 1594.
1595. Circle of Adrian Vanson. Portrait of Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 20).
On 19th August 1596 [her daughter] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 30) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 21) at Falkland Palace, Falkland, Fife. She married 14th February 1613 her fourth cousin once removed Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine, son of Frederick IV Elector Palatine and Electress Louise Juliana of the Palatine Rhine, and had issue.
On 24th December 1598 [her daughter] Margaret Stewart was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 32) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 24). She died aged one in 1600.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In 1599 Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 35) was appointed Keeper of the Jewels to Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 24).
On 5th February 1600 John Gordon 13th Earl Sutherland (age 24) and Agnes Elphinstone were married. The marriage was celebrated ovre two days at his lodgings Royal Mint aka Cunyiehous. [her husband] King James VI of Scotland (age 33) and Queen Anne of Denmark (age 25) were house guests. As wedding gifts, James VI gave Agnes and Jean Elphinstone suites of gold and pearl accessories comprising, a necklace, a belt, and back and fore "garnishings" for their hair, which cost £1,333-6s-8d Scots. He the son of Alexander Gordon 12th Earl Sutherland. They were fourth cousin once removed.
In March 1600 [her daughter] Margaret Stewart (age 1) died.
On 5th August 1600. The Gowrie Conspiracy was an attempt by John Ruthven 3rd Earl Gowrie (age 23) and his brother Alexander Ruthven (age 20) to kill [her husband] King James I (age 34). He, King James, had had their father William Ruthven 1st Earl Gowrie executed for his part in the Raid of Ruthven eighteen years earlier.
The attempt was botched. John Ruthven 3rd Earl Gowrie and Alexander Ruthven were killed, the former by John Ramsay 1st Earl Holderness (age 20).
William Ruthven fled to France.
Patrick Ruthven was imprisoned for nineteen years at the Tower of London [Map].
On 19th November 1600 [her son] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 34) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 25) at Dunfermline Palace, Dunfermline. He married 1st May 1625 his third cousin once removed Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England, daughter of Henry IV King France and Marie de Medici Queen Consort France, and had issue.
On 18th January 1602 [her son] Robert Stewart was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 35) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 27). He died aged less than one years old.
On 27th May 1602 [her son] Robert Stewart died.
In 1603 William Segar (age 49) was appointed Deputy Garter King of Arms to invest [her brother] Christian IV King of Denmark (age 25) with the Order of the Garter.
In 1603 Anne Keilway Baroness Harington (age 49) and her daughter Lucy Harrington Countess Bedford (age 23) travelled to Scotland to gain favour with the new Queen Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 28). She was subsequently appointed Lady of the Bedchamber and governess to [her daughter] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 6).
In 1603 [her brother] Christian IV King of Denmark (age 25) was appointed 394th Knight of the Garter by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 36)..
On 24th March 1603 Elizabeth I (age 69) died at Richmond Palace [Map] around three in the morning. Her first cousin twice removed [her husband] James (age 36) succeeded I King England Scotland and Ireland.
Immediately following her death Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth (age 43) started on horseback for Edinburgh to inform King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland arriving at Holyrood Palace [Map] late on the 26 Mar 1603. His conduct met with general disapproval and merited censure as contrary to all decency, good manners and respect. George Carew and Thomas Lake (age 35) were sent by the Council to formally inform James of her death.
On 3rd June 1603 a number of English noble ladies selected by the Privy Council greeted Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 28) at Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland [Map] with two-hundred horse including...
Frances Howard Countess Kildare
Elizabeth Hastings Countess of Worcester (age 57)
Philadelphia Carey Baroness Scrope Bolton
Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire (age 40).
Anne Lady Herbert (age 20)
Audrey Shelton Lady Walsingham (age 34).
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On 18th June 1603 William Skipwith (age 39) met Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 28) at Worksop Manor, and she and her son [her son] Prince Henry (age 9) went on to stay in his house at Leicester on 23rd June 1603, despite fears of plague. [her daughter] Princess Elizabeth (age 6) stayed at the house of Mr Pilkington.
On 25th June 1603 the Ben Johnson (age 31) Masque The Entertainment at Althorp was performed at Althorp House, Northamptonshire [Map] to welcome the new Royal Family on their journey from Edinburgh to London following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The performance was attended by Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 28) and her son [her son] Henry Frederick Stewart Prince of Wales (age 9).
On 21st July 1603 [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 37) created a number of new Baronies...
Thomas Egerton (age 63) was created 1st Baron Ellesmere. Alice Spencer Countess Derby (age 54) by marriage Baroness Ellesmere.
Robert Spencer (age 33) was created 1st Baron Spencer Wormleighton.
John Harrington (age 63) was created 1st Baron Harington of Exton. Anne Keilway Baroness Harington (age 49) by marriage Baroness Harington of Exton.
On 25th July 1603 [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 37) was crowned I King England Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map].
Charles Howard 1st Earl Nottingham (age 67) was appointed Lord High Steward.
On 26th July 1603 Thomas Bennett (age 60) and Thomas Cambell (age 67) were knighted.
On 27th July 1603 William Wrey 1st Baronet was knighted at Whitehall Palace [Map].
On 30th July 1603 Richard Preston 1st Earl Desmond was knighted at Whitehall Palace [Map].
Bishop Thomas Bilson (age 56) gave the sermon. While the wording conceded something to the divine right of kings, it also included a caveat about lawful resistance to a monarch.
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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.
In August 1603 during a plague in London the royal court moved to Basing House, Old Basing. Francis Palmes of Lindley (age 49) entertained courtiers at his house nearby at Lancelevy, Sherfield on Loddon. The party included Lady Anne Clifford (age 13), her mother Margaret Clifford (age 43), Countess of Cumberland and Elizabeth Bourchier, Countess of Bath, who used Lancelevy as a base to visit Anne of Denmark (age 28) and Arbella Stuart (age 28).
On 8th January 1604 the Masque of the Twelve Goddesses was performed in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace, Richmond [Map]. The performers included:
Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 29) played Pallas.
Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 40) played Juno.
Frances Howard Duchess Lennox and Richmond (age 25) played Diana.
Lucy Harrington Countess Bedford (age 24) played Vesta.
Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 28) played Proserpine.
Margaret Stewart 1st Countess Nottingham (age 13) played Concordia.
Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire (age 41) played Venus.
Elizabeth Cecil Lady Hatton (age 26) played Macaria.
Audrey Shelton Lady Walsingham (age 35) played Astraea.
Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 16) played Flora.
Dorothy Hastings (age 25) played Ceres.
Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury (age 21) played Tethys.
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Around 1605 Dorothy Bulstrode (age 13) was appointed Lady in Waiting to Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 30).
Around 1605 Cecily Bulstrode (age 20) was appointed Lady in Waiting to Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 30).
Around 1605 John Critz (age 54). Portrait of Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 30).
On 5th January 1605 [her son] King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 4) was created 1st Duke York and Knight of the Bath by his father [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 38)
Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland (age 27) and Thomas Somerset 1st Viscount Somerset (age 26) was @@appointed Knight of the Bath.
On 6th January 1605, Twelfth Night, the Ben Johnson (age 33) Masque of Blackness was performed at the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace [Map]. The performers included:
Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 30) played Euphoris.
Lucy Harrington Countess Bedford (age 25) played Aglaia.
Anne Lady Herbert (age 22) played Diaphane.
Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 29) played Eucampse.
Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk (age 41) played Kathare.
Penelope Devereux Countess Devonshire (age 42) played Ocyte.
Frances Knyvet Lady Bevill (age 39) played Notis.
Anne St John Lady Effingham (age 30) played Psychrote.
Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury (age 22) played Glycyte.
Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 17) played Malacia.
Mary Sidney Lady Wroth (age 18) played Baryte.
Audrey Shelton Lady Walsingham (age 36) played Periphere.
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Memorials of affairs of state in the reigns of Q Elizabeth and K James I Volume 2. At Night we had the Queen's Maske in the Banqueting-House [Map], or rather her Pagent. There was a great Engine at the lower end of the Room, which had Motion, and in it were the Images of Sea-Horses with other terrible Fishes, which were ridden by Moors: The Indecorum was, that there was all Fish and no Water. At the further end was a great Shell in form of a Skallop,wherein were four Seats; on the lowest sat the Queen (age 30) with my Lady Bedford (age 25); on the left were placed the Ladies Suffolk (age 41), Darby (age 29), Rich (age 42), Effingham (age 30), Ann Herbert (age 22), Susan Herbert (age 17), Elizabeth Howard (age 22), Walsingham (age 36) and Bevil (age 39). Their Apparell was rich, but too light and Currizan-light for such great ones. Instead of Vizzards, their Faces, and Arms up to the Elbows, were painted black, which was Disguise sufficient, for they were hard to be known; but it became them nothing so well as their red and white, and you cannot imagine a more ugly Sight, then a Troop of lean-cheeked Moors. The Spanish and Venetian Ambassadors were both present, and sate by the King in State; at which Monsieur Beaumont quarrells so extreamly, that he saith the whole Court is Spanish. But by his Favour, he should fall out with none but himself, for they were all indifferently invited to come as private Men, to a private Sport; which he refusing, the Spanish Ambassador willingly accepted, and being there, feeing no Cause to the contrary, he put off Don Taxis, and took upon him El Senor Embaxadour, wherein he outstript our little Monsieur. He was privately at the first Mask, and fate amongst his Men disguised; at this he was taken out to dance, and footed it like a lusty old Gallant with his Country Woman. He took out the Queen, and forgot not to kiss her Hand, though there was Danger it would have left a Mark on his Lips. The Night's Work was concluded with a Banquet in the great Chamber, which was so furioufly assaulted, that down went Table and Tresses before one bit was touched. They say the Duke Holst will come upon us with an after reckoning, and that we shall see him on Candlemas Night in a Mask, as he hath shewed himself a lusty Reveller all this Christmas.
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Memorials of affairs of state in the reigns of Q Elizabeth and K James I Volume 2. The [her husband] King (age 38) is gone to Huntington where he will stay till towards Candlemas. The Queen (age 30) goes to Greenwich, Kent [Map] this Week, to give Whitehall some Ayre against that time; and presently after the King goes back sur ses brisees, and the Queen returns to Greenwich to lay down her great Belly, which is iook'd for about three Months hence.
On 8th April 1605 [her daughter] Princess Mary Stewart was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 38) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 30) at the Palace of Placentia, Greenwich [Map]. Alice Dennis was chosen as midwife for which she received a reward of £100. She died aged two in 1607.
On 5th May 1605 [her daughter] Princess Mary Stewart was christened at the Palace of Placentia [Map]. Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 29) carried the child. The infant's clothing, a train of purple velvet, embroidered with gold and furred with Ermines, was supported by two countesses, being so long that it fell to the ground. Archbishop Richard Bancroft (age 60) performed the christening. The Queen's (age 30) brother [her brother] Prince Ulrik Oldenburg (age 26), the [her husband] King's (age 38) first cousin Arabella Stewart (age 30) and Dorothy Devereux Countess Northumberland (age 41) were godparents. The King presented Queen Anne (who was not present) with new jewelry.
On 27th December 1605 Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery (age 21) and Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 18) were married at Whitehall. The bride was escorted into the church by the Queen's (age 31) brother [her brother] Prince Ulrik Oldenburg (age 26) and her son [her son] Henry Frederick Stewart Prince of Wales (age 11). She the daughter of Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford and Anne Cecil Countess of Oxford. He the son of Henry Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke and Mary Sidney Countess Pembroke (age 44).
Memorials of affairs of state in the reigns of Q Elizabeth and K James I Volume 2. Jan 1605. Dudley Carleton (age 32) to Ralph Winwood (age 42)
Sir
I had written unto you at this time, though I had not been invited by your Letters I received by Captain Doyly. For in Mr. Chamberlain's Absense, I come in quarter, and have waited so diligently at Court this Christmas, that I have Matter enough, if the Report of Masks and Mummings can please you.
On St. John's Day we had the Marriage of Sir Philip Herbert (age 21) and the Lady Susan (age 18) performed at Whitehall, with all the Honour could be done a great Favourite. The Court was great, and for that Day put on the best Bravery. The [her son] Prince (age 11) and [her brother] Duke of Holst (age 26) led the Bride to Church, the Queen (age 31) follow'd her from thence. The [her husband] King (age 39) gave her, and she in her Tresses, and Trinketts brided and bridled it so handsomly, and indeed became her self so well, that the King said, if he were unmarried he would not give her, but keep her himself. The Marriage Dinner was kept in the great Chamber, where the Prince and the Duke of Holst, and the great Lords and Ladies accompanied the Bride. The Ambassador of Venice was the only bidden Guest of Strangers, and he had place above the Duke of Holst, which the Duke took not well. But after Dinner he was as little pleased himself; for being brought into the Closet to retire himself, he was there suffered to walk out his Supper unthought of. At Night there was a Mask in the Hall, which for Conceit and Fashion was fuitable to the Occasion. The Actors, were the Earle of Pembrook (age 25), the Lord Willoby, Sir Samuel Hays, Sir Thomas Germain, Sir Robert Cary (age 22), Sir John Lee, Sir Richard Preston, and Sir Thomas Eager. There was no smal Loss that Night of Chaines and Jewells, and many great Ladies were made shorter by the Skirts, and were well enough served that they could keep cut no better. The Presents of Plate, and other Things given by the Noblemen, were valued at £2500, but that which made it a good Marriage, was a Gift of the King's of £500 Land for the Bride's Joynture. They were lodged in the Councill Chamber, where the King in his Shirt and NightGown gave them a Reveille Matin before they were up, and spent a good time in or upon the Bed, chuse which you will believe. No Ceremony was omitted of Bride-Cakes, Points, Garters, and Gloves, which have been ever since the Livery of the Court; and at Night there was sewing into the Sheet, casting off the Bride's left Hose, with many other petty Sorceries.
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In 1607 Robert "The Elder" Peake (age 56) was appointed Sarjeant Painter to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 40) sharing the office with John Critz (age 56).
In June 1607 [her daughter] Princess Sophia Stewart was born to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 40) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 32). She died aged less than one years old.
In June 1607 [her daughter] Princess Sophia Stewart died.
On 16th September 1607 [her daughter] Princess Mary Stewart (age 2) died of pneumonia at the Stanwell Park Stanwell, Surrey home of Thomas Knyvet 1st Baron Knyvet (age 62) in whose care she had been placed. As soon as Mary died, the Earl of Worcester (age 57), the Earl of Leicester (age 43) and the Earl of Totnes (age 52) went to Hampton Court Palace [Map], to inform the Queen (age 32) of her daughter's death. Seeing the three men before her, Queen Anne realized what had happened and spared the men the task of telling her.
On 10th January 1608 the Ben Johnson (age 36) Masque of Beauty was performed at the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace [Map] to celebrate the completion of its refurburbishment. [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 41) attended.
The performers included:
Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 33).
Alethea Talbot Countess Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk (age 23).
Catherine Brydges Countess Bedford (age 28).
Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 32).
Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 20).
Lettice Perrot Baroness Chichester (age 48).
Audrey Shelton Lady Walsingham (age 39).
Catherine Somerset Baroness Windsor (age 33).
Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 17).
Elizabeth Barkham Lady Garrard (age 15).
Elizabeth Somerset (age 18).
Elizabeth Cecil Lady Hatton (age 30).
Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer (age 54).
Catherine Somerset Baroness Windsor.
Arabella Stewart (age 33).
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On 5th June 1610 the Tethy's Festival Masque was performed at Whitehall Palace [Map] to celebrate the investiture of [her son] Prince Frederick (age 16) as Prince of Wales. The script was written by Samuel Daniel at the request of the Queen (age 35), who appeared in person as Tethys a goddess of the sea. Inigo Jones (age 36) designed the staging and scenery.
[her son] Prince Charles (age 9) took the part of Zephyrus,.
[her daughter] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 13) appeared as the companion or daughter of Tethys, the "Nymph of Thames",.
Arabella Stewart (age 35) took the part of the "Nymph of Trent",.
Alethea Talbot Countess Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk (age 25) as "Nymph of Arun".
Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 34) as "Nymph of Derwent",.
Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset (age 20) as "Nymph of Lee",.
Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 20) as "Nymph of Air",.
Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 23) as "Nymph of Severn",.
Elizabeth Radclyffe Viscountess Haddington as "Nymph of Rother",.
Elizabeth Talbot Countess Kent (age 28) as "Nymph of Medway",.
Four sisters, daughters of Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester (age 60) and Elizabeth Hastings Countess of Worcester (age 64), danced as the rivers of Monmouthshire:
Catherine Somerset Baroness Windsor (age 35) the "Nymph of Usk".
Katherine Somerset Baroness Petre (age 35) the "Nymph of Olwy".
Elizabeth Somerset (age 20) the "Nymph of Dulesse" (Dulas), and.
Mary Wintour the "Nymph of Wye".
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 22nd June 1610 William Seymour 2nd Duke of Somerset (age 22) and Arabella Stewart (age 35) were married in secret at Palace of Placentia, Greenwich [Map]. For having married without permission [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 44) had Arabella Stewart imprisoned in Sir Thomas Perry's House, Lambeth and he in the Tower of London [Map]. She the daughter of Charles Stewart 5th Earl Lennox and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Lennox. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
On 4th July 1610 Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 35) gave Dorothy Bulstrode (age 18) a gown of ash-colour taffeta.
On 14th October 1610 Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 35) gave Dorothy Bulstrode (age 18) a gown of black satin.
On 24th March 1611 Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset (age 24) was created 1st Viscount Rochester and admitted to the Privy Council. Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset was now the [her husband] Kings (age 44) favourite.
On 22nd May 1611 the first Baronets were created by [her husband] James I (age 44)
Walter Aston 1st Baronet (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Aston of Tixall.
Nicolas Bacon (age 71) was created 1st Baronet Bacon of Redgrave in Suffolk. The Premier Baronet being the first creation.
Henry Belasyse 1st Baronet (age 55) was created 1st Baronet Belasyse of Newborough.
George Booth (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Booth of Dunham Massey. Katherine Anderson Lady Dunham Massey (age 43) by marriage Lady Booth of Dunham Massey.
Edward Carr (age 68) was created 1st Baronet Carr of Sleaford in Lincolnshire. Anne Dyer Lady Carr by marriage Lady Carr of Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
Gervase Clifton 1st Baronet (age 23) was created 1st Baronet Clifton of Clifton in Nottinghamshire.
Moyle Finch 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Finch of Eastwell in Kent. Elizabeth Heneage 1st Countess Winchelsea (age 54) by marriage Lady Finch of Eastwell in Kent.
Thomas Gerard 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Gerard of Bryn in Lancashire.
Henry Hobart 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. Dorothy Bell Lady Hobart by marriage Lady Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
Richard Hoghton 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Hoghton of Hoghton Tower in Lancashire.
Phillip Knyvet (age 41) was created 1st Baronet Knyvet of Buckenham in Norfolk.
Thomas Mansel 1st Baronet (age 55) was created 1st Baronet Mansel of Margam.
Thomas Pelham 1st Baronet (age 71) was created 1st Baronet Pelham of Laughton. Mary Walsingham Baroness Pelham Laughton (age 47) by marriage Lady Pelham of Laughton.
John Peyton 1st Baronet (age 50) was created 1st Baronet Peyton of Isleham.
George Savile 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Savile of Thornhill.
John Shelley of Mitchelgrove 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Shelley of Mitchelgrove in Sussex.
George Shirley 1st Baronet (age 52) was created 1st Baronet Shirley of Staunton Harold in Leicestershire. Dorothy Wroughton Lady Shirley (age 41) by marriage Lady Shirley of Staunton Harold in Leicestershire.
John St John (age 25) was created 1st Baronet St John Lydiard Tregoze in Wiltshire.
John Stradling 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Stradling of St Donats in Glamorganshire.
Thomas Temple 1st Baronet (age 44) was created 1st Baronet Temple of Stowe.
Lionel Tollemache 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Talmash of Helmingham in Suffolk.
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On 29th June 1611 another tranche of Baronets were created by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45)...
Francis Barrington 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Barrington of Barrington Hall.
Thomas Bendish 1st Baronet (age 43) was created 1st Baronet Bendish of Steeple Bumstead in Essex.
Robert Cholmondeley 1st Earl Leinster (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Cholmondley of Cholmondeley. Catherine Stanhope Countess Leinster by marriage Lady Cholmondley of Cholmondeley.
Anthony Cope 1st Baronet (age 63) was created 1st Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire. Anne Paston Lady Hanwell (age 58) by marriage Lady Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.
William Constable 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Constable of Flamborough in Yorkshire.
Robert Bruce Cotton 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.
George Gresley 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire. Susan Ferrers Lady Gresley by marriage Lady Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.
Edward Hales 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Hales of Woodchurch and Tunstall.
James Harrington 1st Baronet (age 69) was created 1st Baronet Harington of Ridlington in Rutlandshire.
Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 25) was created 1st Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire.
William Kniveton 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Kniveton of Mercaston in Derbyshire.
Henry Lee 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Lee of Quarrendon in Buckinghamshire.
Thomas Mildmay 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Mildmay of Moulsham.
John Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Teversall in Nottinghamshire.
Richard Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Frances Gerard Lady Molyneux (age 42) by marriage Lady Molyneux of Sefton.
Thomas Monson 1st Baronet (age 46) was created 1st Baronet Monson of Carleton in Lincolnshire.
Estrange Mordaunt 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Mordaunt of Massingham Parva.
Charles Morrison 1st Baronet (age 24) was created 1st Baronet Morrison of Cashiobury. Mary Hicks Lady Cooper and Morrison by marriage Lady Morrison of Cashiobury.
Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Musgrave of Hartley Castle in Westmoreland.
Samuel Peyton 1st Baronet (age 20) was created 1st Baronet Peyton of Knowlton in Kent.
John Savage 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Savage of Rocksavage in Cheshire.
Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 32) was created 1st Baronet Savile of Methley.
William Sedley 1st Baronet (age 53) was created 1st Baronet Sedley of Ailesford in Kent.
Edward Seymour 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Seymour of Berry Pomeroy. Elizabeth Champernowne Baroness Seymour by marriage Lady Seymour of Berry Pomeroy.
Thomas Spencer 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Spencer of Yarnton in Oxfordshire.
George St Paul 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire. Frances Wray Countess Warwick by marriage Lady St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire.
Lewis Tresham 1st Baronet (age 36) was created 1st Baronet Tresham of Rushton in Northamptonshire.
John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 67) was created 1st Baronet Tufton of Hothfield.
William Twysden 1st Baronet (age 45) was created 1st Baronet Twysden of Roydon in Kent. Anne Finch Lady Twysden (age 37) by marriage Lady Twysden of Roydon in Kent.
John Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 28) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Gosfield. Catherine Finch Lady Wentworth (age 23) by marriage Lady Wentworth of Gosfield.
William Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire.
Henry Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire.
Philip Wodehouse 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Note. Date uncertain.
Richard Worsley 1st Baronet (age 22) was created 1st Baronet Worsley of Appuldurcombe.
John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 58) was created 1st Baronet Wynn of Gwydir.
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On 24th September 1611 a further tranche of Baronets was created by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45)...
Robert Napier 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Napier of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire.
Thomas Penyston 1st Baronet (age 20) was created 1st Baronet Penyston of Leigh in Iden in Sussex. Martha Temple Lady Penyston (age 16) by marriage Lady Penyston of Leigh in Iden in Sussex.
On 25th November 1611 a further tranche of Baronets was created by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45)...
Edward Devereux 1st Baronet (age 67) was created 1st Baronet Devereux of Castle Bromwich. Catherine Arden Baroness Devereux (age 53) by marriage Lady Devereux of Castle Bromwich.
Francis Englefield 1st Baronet (age 50) was created 1st Baronet Englefield of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire.
Harbottle Grimston 1st Baronet (age 42) was created 1st Baronet Grimston of Bradfield.
John Portman 1st Baronet (age 36) was created 1st Baronet Portman of Orchard Portman in Somerset.
William Wray 1st Baronet (age 56) was created 1st Baronet Wray of Glentworth in Lincolnshire. Frances Drury Lady Glentworth (age 35) by marriage Lady Wray of Glentworth in Lincolnshire.
Thomas Puckering 1st Baronet (age 19) was created 1st Baronet Puckering of Weston in Hertfordshire.
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Before 1612 John Eyre (age 31) was appointed Gentleman of the Privy Chamber and received a gift of £500 from [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45). He served to at least 1632.
Around 1612 Henry Vane "The Elder" (age 22) and Frances Darcy (age 21) were married. She being one of the heirs, possibly the only heir, of her father Thomas Darcy. She brought considerable wealth to the marriage as evidenced by Henry's subsequent spending on court positions. Immediately after the marriage Vane writes... I put myself into court, and bought a carver's place by means of the friendship of Sir Thomas Overbury (age 31), which cost me £5,000.' Next year he devoted the £3,000 of his wife's portion to purchasing from Sir Edward Gorges a third part of the subpoena office in chancery, and later so ingratiated himself with the [her husband] king (age 45) that James gave him the reversion of the whole office for forty years.
On 6th November 1612 [her son] Henry Frederick Stewart Prince of Wales (age 18) died. Earl Chester extinct. The death of the heir to the throne significant; compare William Adelin Normandy Duke Normandy, Edward "Black Prince", Prince Arthur Tudor, Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales, perhaps Edward York Prince of Wales.
On 14th February 1613 [her son-in-law] Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 16) and [her daughter] Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 16) were married at Chapel Royal, Whitehall Palace. She the daughter of [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 46) and Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 38). He the son of Frederick IV Elector Palatine and Electress Louise Juliana of the Palatine Rhine (age 36). They were fourth cousin once removed.
A grand occasion that saw more royalty than ever visit the court of England. The marriage was an enormously popular match and was the occasion for an outpouring of public affection with the ceremony described as "a wonder of ceremonial and magnificence even for that extravagant age".
It was celebrated with lavish and sophisticated festivities both in London and Heidelberg, including mass feasts and lavish furnishings that cost nearly £50,000, and nearly bankrupted King James. Among many celebratory writings of the events was John Donne's (age 41) "Epithalamion, Or Marriage Song on the Lady Elizabeth, and Count Palatine being married on St Valentine's Day".
On 6th May 1613 Gervase Helwys (age 51) was appointed Lieutenant of the Tower of London by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 46) having been recommended by Henry Howard 1st Earl of Northampton (age 73). Gervase Helwys paid £2000 for the appointment of which £1400 went to Henry Howard 1st Earl of Northampton and £300 to Thomas Monson 1st Baronet (age 48), Master of the Armory in the Tower, and a friend of Gervase Helwys.
Letters of the Court of James I 1613. 15th July 1613. London. Reverend Thomas Lorkin to Thomas Puckering 1st Baronet (age 21).
Since my last letters, the king hath signed the book for the prince's household, and *** first entry thereupon on Friday last. The same day were sworn unto him all such officers as have been thought fit to be about him for the present. In the bed-chamber - Sir Robert Carey (age 30), Sir James Fullerton (age 50), Robert Carr of Ancram (age 35), were sworn gentlemen, whereof the last came in by my Lord of Rochester's (age 26) means. Sir David Murray was not only rejected, but taxed openly at the council-table, for having suggested none of the best counsels to the late prince deceased. Into the same place were sworn, as grooms, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Gray (who was formerly his highness's page), and Pitcairne, who, till then, supplied the office of carver. This man is likewise one of my Lord of Rochester's creatures. In the privy-chamber were sworn gentlemen-ushers, Sir William Irwin and Mr. Heydon, to the prejudice of Sir Robert Darcy, who is left out for a wrangler, notwithstanding his continual attendance since his last master's death ***. In quality of gentlemen were sworn into the same place, Sir Arthur Mainwaring (age 33), Sir Edward Vemey (age 23), Sir Edward Lewis, Mr. Clare, and Mr. Dallington. The grooms are taken out of the gentlemen-waiters to the prince, while he was Duke of York, without the addition of any, unless it be Trotter, who is either already come in, or like to obtain the like condition very soon. Mr. Young and Mr. Alexander are sworn gentlemen-ushers of the presence. For carvers, cup-bearers, and sewers, I have not yet learned certainly who they be; but I hear there is little alteration. Ramsay is the first equerry, and Sir Thomas Howard (age 28) master of the horse. The great officers rest still in expectation. Sir David Foulis, it seems, promiseth himself the best assurance; for he executes his place still, though more by permission and sufferance than any commission he hath received to that purpose. D. Ramsay and **** have been great suitors, but with as bad success as may be.
The court is at Theobalds, where his [her husband] majesty (age 47) hath been much afflicted with a flux and griping of the belly. He is much amended; and, if the occasion of this sickness alter, not his purpose, begins his progress in [Wiltshire], and so to Salisbury, Wiltshire, next Saturday. The queen (age 38), likewise, returns to the Bath, Somerset [Map] the Saturday following.
The chief subject of our French news is the compounding of the quarrel between the Dukes of Savoy (age 51) and Mantua; whereof to write aught to you, who live so near them, were to send owls to Athens.
There hath lately fallen out a great difference between the Duke de Rohan and Monsieur de Plessis (both men of principal mark of them of the Religion, though in a several kind); but what is the cause of their quarrel I yet know not. The chief church there is not a little troubled at it, insomuch that the deputies-general have sent Monsieur Durand, one of the ministers of Paris, down into those parts, to clear the matter, and to mediate a friendly peace between both. The Duke of Lennox (age 38) hath received there a very honourable entertainment. He was expected in the condition of ambassador; but on his arrival took no other quality than of a private person, which gives many occasion to think, that his first commission was countermanded upon the Duke of Savoy's late ambassage hither. These are but conjectures.
I wish your return into these quarters as soon as the season of the year will permit you; it was your purpose when I left you, and I trust you still keep that resolution. The knowledge of that state is chiefly necessary, and the use of that language. I am sure you understand these things better than myself, and therefore dare not [presume] to advise you. Only my desire is the more earnestly led hereunto by an opinion I have of being able to do you there some pleasing service, and of putting into your hands the commodity of advantaging yourself [into] his highnesses favour, than either your friends or money are like to do in haste. I have heard that you have formerly had some inward acquaintance with Sir Robert Carr of Ancram. It will not be unworthy your entertaining still.
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On 3rd February 1614 Robert Ker 1st Earl Roxburghe (age 44) and Jean Drummond Countess Roxburghe (age 29) were married at Somerset House [Map]. She, Jean, was the sister of his son-in-law John Drummond 2nd Earl Perth (age 26) who had married his daughter Jean Ker Countess Perth. The wedding was attended by the [her husband] King (age 47) and Queen (age 39). There was a masque Hymen's Triumph written by Samuel Daniel.
After August 1614 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 21) was appointed Cupbearer to [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 48).
In 1617 Archbishop John Williams (age 34) was appointed Chaplain to [her husband] King James I (age 50).
In 1617 the Masque of Cupid's Banishment by Robert White was a Masque performed for Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 42) at Deptford, Kent [Map]. Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 12) played the part of "Diana".
On 5th January 1617 George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 24) was created 1st Earl Buckingham by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 50); his favourite.
On 29th September 1617 John Villiers 1st Viscount Purbeck (age 26) and Frances Coke Viscountess Purbeck (age 15) were married at Hampton Court Palace, Richmond [Map]. [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 51) gave away the bride. He the son of George Villiers of Brokesby and Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham (age 47).
On 2nd October 1617 Edward Fitton 1st Baronet (age 44) was created 1st Baronet Fitton of Gawsworth Hall by [her husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 51).
Letters of the Court of James I 1618. 31st October 1618. London. John Chamberlain (age 65), Esq., to Sir Dudley Carleton (age 45).
I remember, that in my last letter, I said that Sir Walter Raleigh (age 64) was not secure. But now he is past all peradventure; for, upon Thursday morning [29th October 1618], he was be-headed, in the old Palace at Westminster, 'twixt the Parliament House and the church. On Wednesday, he was brought from the Tower to the King's Bench bar, as they say, the manner is when a man lives above a year and a day after he is condemned; and there demanded what he could say for himself, why the sentence pronounced against him at Winchester should not be put in execution. The sum of his answer was, that the king had employed him in his service, and given him a commission, wherein he styled him "his loyal subject;" and withal given him potestatem vitæ et mortis [the power of life and death]; which did amount to a pardon. For in all reason he must be master of his own life, that hath power over other men's. The judges replied, that there is no pardon for treason by implication. Wherefore, he must find a better plea, or undergo the sentence. Thus he spoke of his trial at Winchester, and avowed that all, or the far greater part of those that were present, did acquit him in their consciences; and that the king's gracious forbearing him so long, and, but for this late accident, longer would have done, even to a hundred years, if nature could have drawn out his life so long, did show that his majesty approved his innocence. But, in conclusion, he was willed to prepare himself, and so was delivered to the sheriffs of London, and conveyed to the Gatehouse, where he spent the rest of that day in writing letters to the king, and others, and in prayer with the Dean of Westminster, who came the next morning at five o'clock, and ministered to him the communion; and, when he had broken his fast, about eight o'clock, came to the scaffold, where he found the Earls of Arundel, Oxford, Northampton, the Lord of Doncaster, and divers others. He made a speech of more than half an hour, wherein he cleared himself of having any intelligence with France, which had been objected to him, more than to save his life, and hide himself from the king's indignation. Then, that he never said any ill intent words towards his majesty, not so much as in thought. That he had no other pretence, nor end in his last voyage, than the enriching of the king, the realm, himself, and his followers. That he never had any undutiful speech concerning his majesty with the runagate French physician, nor ever offered to Sir Lewis Stukely £10,000 to go with him into France, nor told him that the Lord Arran had given him advice to be gone; and that he and the Lord of Doncaster would maintain him in France, of which points he had been accused by them. And, though he protested not only to forgive them, but to pray God to forgive them, yet he thought fit to give men warning of such persons. To all this, and much more, he took God, so often, and so solemnly to witness, that he was believed of all that heard him.
He spake somewhat of the death of the Earl of Essex, and how sorry he was for him; for though he was of a contrary faction, yet he foresaw that those who esteemed him then in that respect, yet would cast him off, as they did afterwards. He confessed himself the greatest sinner that he knew; and no marvel, as having been a soldier, a seaman, and a courtier. He excused the disfiguring of himself, by the example of David, who feigned himself mad, to avoid danger, and never heard it imputed to him for a sin. In conclusion, he spake and behaved himself so, without any show of fear or affectation, that he moved much commiseration; and all that saw him confessed that his end was, as far as man can discern, every way perfect.
It will not be amiss to set down some few passages, of divers that I have heard. The morning that he went to execution, there was a cup of excellent sack brought him, and, being asked how he liked it, "As the fellow,"said he, " that, drinking of St. Giles's bowl, as he went to Tyburn, said, that was good drink if a man might tarry by it." As he went from Westminster Hall to the Gatehouse, he spied Sir Hugh Beeston in the throng, and, calling to him, prayed he would see him die to-morrow. Sir Hugh, to make sure work, got a letter from Secretary Lake to the sheriffs, to see him placed conveniently; and meeting them, as they came near to the scaffold, delivered his letter, but the latter, by mishap, had left his spectacles at home, and put the letter in his pocket. In the mean time, Sir Hugh being thrust by, Sir Walter bade him farewell, and said, "I know not what shift you will make, but I am sure to have a place." When the hangman asked his forgiveness, he desired to see the axe; and, feeling the edge, he said, that was a sharp medicine, to cure him of all his diseases and miseries. When he was laid down, some found fault that his face was westward, and would have him turned. Whereupon, rising, he said, "It was no great matter which way a man's head stood, so his heart lay right." He had given order to the executioner, that, after some short meditation, when he stretched forth his hands, he should despatch him; ´after once or twice putting forth his hands, the fellow, out of timorousness (or what other cause), forbearing, he was fain to bid him strike, and so, at two blows, he took off his head, though he stirred not a whit after the first. The people were much affected at the sight, insomuch that one was heard to say, that we had not such another head to cut off. Another wished the head and brains to be upon S. N.'s shoulders.
There was great means made for his life; and I hear the queen (age 43) wrote very earnestly to the king, as he tendered her health, to spare him, for that she had received great good by his receipts. I hear not so much of her recovery of late, as when I wrote last, but rather that she goes peggiorando1, insomuch that it is doubted whether the king will come hither to-day from Theobalds, or go direct to Hampton Court, where she lies.
peggiorando i.e. getting worse.
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Letters of John Chamberlain Volume 2 315. [30th January 1619] The Quene (age 44) begins to recover and this weeke gave audience to the Venetian ambassador1 and the next day to the Baron of Donau2, and the States commissioners3 have sent to be admitted likewise. They were at a stand some ten dayes since, but now are fallen to yt again, though I doubt yt will prove a fruitles labour, unles the King and States interpose themselves and overrule the marchants on both sides: the Lord Digbie as he is prime in place, so he is held the prime man for under- standing and sufficiencie, and they say hath shewed himself in this treatie every way very able, as I have heard by divers that (I know) care not for his person, and yet commend his extraordinarie parts. The alarme of the Spanish preparations sounds lowde here at last, and minis- ters much matter of discourse: most men doubt!* they have a meaning to Ireland, the rather for that they have entertained many Scottish and Irish pilots, and that the earle of Argile (age 44) and Tirones sonne (age 19) are saide to be gon for Spaine: we talke of order taken for twenty ships to be presently made redy, half of the Kings, the rest marchants the best that can be had. Though we cannot be perswaded that he hath any intent hitherward yet is yt not goode to stand in his curtesie: for my part by all that I can gather I shold rather thincke he hath a mind to the Venetians, or to land his forces thereabout and go for Austria or Bohemia to settle and make sure all on that side, that he may the better hereafter follow his other desseigns a bell' agio and as occasions shall fall out.
Note 1. Antonio Donat.
Note 2. Christopher von Dohna, ambassador of Frederick, Elector Palatine.
Note 3. Cf. Letter 306, 309-312.
On 2nd March 1619 Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 44) died.
On 13th May 1619 Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland was buried in the north eastern area Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey [Map].
The principal mourner was Alethea Talbot Countess Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk (age 34).
Anne Carey (age 27) and Mary Woodhouse walked in the procession.
As Keeper of the Wardrobe Lionel Cranfield 1st Earl Middlesex (age 44) supervised the spending of £20,000 on the funeral.
Richard Young 1st Baronet (age 39) carried the banner roll.
Her grave has the inscription: "ANNE OF DENMARK QUEEN OF KING JAMES 1st 1619". her coffin has the inscription: "Here lies buried the Most Serene Queen Anne, consort of James, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, daughter of Frederick II, King of Denmark and Norway and of the Vandals and Goths, sister of Christian IV and mother of many Princes. She died at Hampton Court, in the year of salvation 1618, on the 4th March, aged 43 years, 4 months and 18 days."
On 27th March 1625 [her former husband] King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 58) died at Theobalds House, Hertfordshire. His son [her son] Charles (age 24) succeeded I King England Scotland and Ireland. Duke York merged with the Crown.
Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Dietrich Count of Oldenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christian I King of Denmark
Great x 3 Grandmother: Helvig of Schauenburg
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Frederick I of Denmark
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick I Elector Brandenburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: John "The Alchemist" Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothea of Brandenburg
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rudolf III Duke of Saxe-Wittenberg
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara of Saxe-Wittenberg
GrandFather: Christian III King of Denmark 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick I Elector Brandenburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: Albert "Achilles" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: John "Cicero" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anna of Brandenburg 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick I Duke Saxony
Great x 3 Grandfather: William III Duke of Luxemburg 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine of Brunswick-Lüneburg 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret of Thuringia 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Albert Habsburg V Duke Austria 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Habsburg 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Luxemburg Duchess Austria 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Father: Frederick II King of Denmark 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandMother: Dorothea of Saxe Lauenburg Queen Consort Denmark and Norway
Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry IV Duke of Mecklenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Magnus II Duke of Mecklenburg
Great x 1 Grandfather: Albrecht VII Duke Mecklenburg
GrandFather: Ulrich Mecklenburg-Schwerin 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Albert "Achilles" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: John "Cicero" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg
Great x 2 Grandfather: Joachim "Nestor" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William III Duke of Luxemburg 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret of Thuringia 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Habsburg 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anna Hohenzollern Duchess Mecklenburg 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Mother: Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England