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.'
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In 1723 Gavin Hamilton was born.
Around 1735 Gavin Hamilton [aged 12]. Portrait of John Montagu 2nd Duke Montagu [aged 45] and Mary Churchill Duchess of Montagu [aged 45], and Mary Montagu Duchess of Montagu [aged 24].
Around 1740 Gavin Hamilton [aged 17]. Portrait of John Campbell 5th Duke Argyll [aged 16].
In 1750 Gavin Hamilton [aged 27]. Portrait of James Hamilton 6th Duke Hamilton 3rd Duke Brandon [aged 25].
Around 1754 Gavin Hamilton [aged 31]. Portrait of Elizabeth Gunning Duchess Hamilton and Argyll [aged 20].
In 1778 Gavin Hamilton [aged 55]. Portrait of John Henderson [aged 25].
John Henderson: On 8th January 1752 he was born. In 1781 John Henderson succeeded 5th Baronet Henderson of Fordell. Anna Loudon Robertson by marriage Lady Henderson of Fordell. In 1781 he and Anna Loudon Robertson were married. On 12th December 1817 he died.
On 4th January 1798 Gavin Hamilton [aged 75] died in Rome, Italy [Map].