Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Martin van Meytens is in Painters.
On 24th June 1695 Martin van Meytens was born.
Before 23rd December 1762. Martin van Meytens (age 67). Portrait of Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria (age 12).
Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria: On 4th February 1750 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 23rd December 1762 Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria died of smallpox.
Around 1765. Martin van Meytens (age 69). Portrait of Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma (age 18).
Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma: On 26th February 1746 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 19th July 1769 Ferdinand Duke of Parma and she were married. She the daughter of Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. They were half second cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 18th June 1804 Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma died.
Around 1765. Martin van Meytens (age 69). Portrait of Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen (age 22).
Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen: On 13th May 1742 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. In 1766 Albert Casimir Duke of Teschen and she were married. She the daughter of Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. They were second cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 24th June 1798 Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen died.
1767. Martin van Meytens (age 71). Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (age 11).
On 23rd March 1770 Martin van Meytens (age 74) died.