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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.
Chilvaric Orders is in Scotland.
In 1721 Charles Bennet 1st Earl Tankerville (age 47) was appointed 24th Knight of the Thistle.
On 2nd February 1725 Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch (age 30) was appointed 25th Knight of the Thistle.
In 1730 Charles Bennet 2nd Earl Tankerville (age 32) was appointed 29th Knight of the Thistle.
In 1752 King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 68) created a number of new Garter Knights:
567th Prince Edward Hanover 1st Duke of York (age 12).
568th William Orange Nassau V Prince Orange (age 3).
569th Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton 2nd Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne (age 31).
570th Daniel Finch 8th Earl Winchilsea 3rd Earl Nottingham (age 62).
571st George Brudenell aka Montagu 1st Duke Montagu (age 39).
William Dalrymple Crichton 5th Earl Dumfries 4th Earl of Stair (age 53) was appointed 42nd Knight of the Thistle.
Richard Onslow 3rd Baron Onslow (age 39) was appointed Order of the Bath.
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On 18th August 1773 Robert Henley 2nd Earl Northington (age 26) was appointed 57th Knight of the Thistle.
In 1955 Steven Bilsland 1st Baron Bilsland (age 62) was appointed Knight of the Thistle.
In 1972 Ronald John Bilsland Colville 2nd Baron Clydesmuir (age 54) was appointed Knight of the Thistle.
The Knights of the Thistle at the Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh Cathedral [Map].
