Earl Menteith is in Earl.
In 1213 Muireadhach Menteith II Earl Menteith succeeded II Earl Menteith.
In 1231 Isabella Menteith I Countess Menteith (age 14) succeeded I Countess Menteith.
In 1258 Walter "Freckled" Menteith 1st Earl Menteith (age 31) was created 1st Earl Menteith.
In 1272 Mary Menteith I Countess Menteith succeeded I Countess Menteith.
In 1294 Walter "Freckled" Menteith 1st Earl Menteith (age 67) died. His son Alexander succeeded I Earl Menteith.
Before 1306 Alexander Menteith I Earl Menteith died. His son Alan succeeded I Earl Menteith.
Around 1330 Alan II Earl Menteith died. His daughter Margaret succeeded Countess Menteith.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 29th April 1360 Margaret Graham 2nd Countess Menteith and Mar died. Her daughter Margaret (age 26) succeeded 3rd Countess Menteith.
On 28th September 1361 Robert Stewart 1st Duke Albany (age 21) and Margaret Graham 3rd Countess Menteith (age 27) were married. He by marriage Earl Menteith. See Dispensation. She the daughter of John Graham Earl Menteith and Margaret Graham 2nd Countess Menteith and Mar. He the son of King Robert II of Scotland (age 45) and Elizabeth Mure Queen Consort Scotland. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England.
On 6th September 1427 Malise Graham 3rd Earl Strathearn 1st Earl Menteith (age 20) was created 1st Earl Menteith, with remainder to the heirs male of his body, probably in compensation for the loss of the Earldom of Strathearn.
On 8th December 1485 Malise Graham 3rd Earl Strathearn 1st Earl Menteith (age 78) died. His son Alexander (age 13) succeeded 2nd Earl Menteith.
Between 27th February 1537 and 16th May 1557 Alexander Graham 2nd Earl Menteith (age 65) died. His son William (age 37) succeeded 3rd Earl Menteith.
Around 1543 William Graham 3rd Earl Menteith (age 43) was killed in a clan fight with the Stewarts of Appin. His son John (age 14) succeeded 4th Earl Menteith.
In October 1548 John Graham 4th Earl Menteith (age 19) and Marie Seton Countess Menteith and Sutherland were married. She by marriage Countess Menteith. He the son of William Graham 3rd Earl Menteith. They were fifth cousin once removed.
Around 1565 John Graham 4th Earl Menteith (age 36) died. His son William (age 14) succeeded 5th Earl Menteith.
Around September 1578 William Graham 5th Earl Menteith (age 27) died. His son John (age 4) succeeded 6th Earl Menteith.
In December 1598 John Graham 6th Earl Menteith (age 24) died. His son William (age 7) succeeded 7th Earl Menteith.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 26th February 1612 William Graham 7th Earl Menteith 1st Earl Airth (age 21) and Agnes Gray Countess of Menteith and Airth (age 26) were married. She by marriage Countess Menteith. He the son of John Graham 6th Earl Menteith. They were fifth cousin once removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.