Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Paternal Family Tree: Dál Riata
Eochaid Buide was born to [his father] Áedán mac Gabráin King of Dál Riata. "Buide" means yellow-haired.
Around 574 Conall mac Comgaill King of Dál Riata died. His first cousin [his father] Áedán (age 14) succeeded King of Dál Riata.
Around 609 [his father] Áedán mac Gabráin King of Dál Riata (age 49) died. His son Eochaid succeeded King of Dál Riata.
In 629 Eochaid Buide died. His son Domnall succeeded King of Dál Riata.
[his son] Domnall Brecc King of Dál Riata was born to Eochaid Buide . "Brecc" means Freckled.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Erc King of Dál Riata
Great x 2 Grandfather: Fergus Mór aka Great mac Eirc King of Dál Riata
Great x 1 Grandfather: Domangart Réti King of Dál Riata
GrandFather: Gabrán mac Domangairt