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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William Aikman is in Painters.
On 24th October 1682 William Aikman was born.
In 1711 William Aikman (age 28). Self-Portrait.
Around 1723 William Aikman (age 40). Portrait of John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll (age 42).
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet. Chiswick House.
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Henry Harpur 5th Baronet (age 19).
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington (age 29). Chiswick House.
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of John Hay 1st Marquess Tweeddale.
In 1729 William Aikman (age 46). Portrait of Robert Rich 4th Baronet (age 43).
Robert Rich 4th Baronet: On 3rd July 1685 he was born to Robert Rich 2nd Baronet and Mary Rich. On 17th October 1706 Charles Rich 3rd Baronet died. He was buried in St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. His brother Robert succeeded 4th Baronet Rich of London. On 1st February 1768 Robert Rich 4th Baronet died. His son Robert succeeded 5th Baronet Rich of London.
Around 1729 William Aikman (age 46). Portrait of William Leman 2nd Baronet.
William Leman 2nd Baronet: On 19th December 1637 he was born to William Leman 1st Baronet and Rebecca Prescot. In or before 1662 William Leman 2nd Baronet and Mary Mansel Lady Leman were married. In 1667 William Leman 1st Baronet died. His son William succeeded 2nd Baronet Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire. Mary Mansel Lady Leman by marriage Lady Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire. On 18th July 1701 William Leman 2nd Baronet died. His grandson William succeeded 3rd Baronet Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Edmund Prideaux (age 36).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington (age 31) and her son William Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland (age 8).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 53).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale (age 43).
Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale: Around 1688 he was born to John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Lauder Countess of Lauderdale. On 15th July 1710 Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale were married . She the daughter of James Ogilvy 1st Earl Seafield 4th Earl Findlater. He the son of John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Lauder Countess of Lauderdale. On 30th August 1710 John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale died. His son Charles succeeded 6th Earl Lauderdale, 6th Viscount Maitland, 6th Viscount Lauderdale, 2nd Baronet Maitland of Ravelrig in Nova Scotia. Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale by marriage Countess Lauderdale. On 15th July 1744 Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale died. His son John succeeded 7th Earl Lauderdale, 7th Viscount Maitland, 7th Viscount Lauderdale, 3rd Baronet Maitland of Ravelrig in Nova Scotia.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of John St John 2nd Viscount St John (age 29).
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton (age 41).
Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton: In 1690 she was born to Archibald Kennedy 1st Baronet. In 1701 Alexander Montgomerie 8th Earl Eglinton died. His son Alexander succeeded 9th Earl Eglinton. She by marriage Countess Winton. In June 1709 Alexander Montgomerie 9th Earl Eglinton and she were married. The difference in their ages was 30 years. He the son of Alexander Montgomerie 8th Earl Eglinton and Elizabeth Crichton. On 18th March 1780 Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton died at Auchans Castle, Auchans.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48) (manner of). Portrait of Helen Sutherland (age 14).
Helen Sutherland: In 1717 she was born. In 1791 she died.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale (age 39).
Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale: Before 6th May 1692 she was born to James Ogilvy 1st Earl Seafield 4th Earl Findlater. On 24th September 1778 Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale died.
On 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48) died.