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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
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In 1407 Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney (age 32) and Egidia "Fair Maid of Nithsdale" Douglas Countess Orkney (age 27) were married. She by marriage Countess Orkney.
Around 1420 Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney (age 45) died. His son William (age 10) succeeded 3rd Earl Orkney.
Before 1448 William Sinclair 3rd Earl Orkney 1st Earl Caithness (age 37) and Marjory Sutherland Countess Orkney and Caithness were married. She by marriage Countess Orkney, Countess Caithness. He the son of Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney and Egidia "Fair Maid of Nithsdale" Douglas Countess Orkney.
On 14th December 1561 Robert Stewart 1st Earl Orkney (age 28) and Jean Kennedy Countess Orkney were married. She by marriage Countess Orkney. She the daughter of Gilbert Kennedy 3rd Earl Cassilis and Margaret Kennedy Countess Cassilis (age 47). He the illegitmate son of King James V of Scotland and Euphame Elphinstone (age 52). They were fifth cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
In 1615 Robert Stewart 1st Earl Orkney (age 82) was executed. His son Patrick succeeded 2nd Earl Orkney.
William Sinclair 3rd Earl Orkney 1st Earl Caithness and Janet Yeman Countess Orkney and Caithness were married. She by marriage Countess Orkney, Countess Caithness. He the son of Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney and Egidia "Fair Maid of Nithsdale" Douglas Countess Orkney.
William Sinclair 3rd Earl Orkney 1st Earl Caithness and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Buchan and Orkney were married. She by marriage Countess Orkney. She the daughter of Archibald Douglas 1st Duke Touraine and Margaret Stewart Duchess Touraine. He the son of Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney and Egidia "Fair Maid of Nithsdale" Douglas Countess Orkney. They were half first cousin once removed.
Henry Sinclair 2nd Earl Orkney succeeded 2nd Earl Orkney.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Robert Stewart 1st Earl Orkney was created 1st Earl Orkney.
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In 1696 George Hamilton 1st Earl Orkney (age 29) was created 1st Earl Orkney. Elizabeth Villiers Countess Orkney (age 39) by marriage Countess Orkney.
On 29th January 1737 George Hamilton 1st Earl Orkney (age 70) died. His daughter Anne succeeded 2nd Countess Orkney.
On 6th September 1756 Anne Hamilton 2nd Countess Orkney and Inchiquin died. Her daughter Mary (age 35) succeeded 3rd Countess Orkney.
On 10th May 1790 Mary O'Brien 3rd Countess Orkney and Inchquin (age 69) died. Her daughter Mary (age 34) succeeded 4th Countess Orkney. Thomas Fitzmaurice Earl Orkney (age 47) by marriage Earl Orkney.
On 30th December 1831 Mary O'Brien 4th Countess Orkney (age 76) died. Her grandson Thomas (age 28) succeeded 5th Earl Orkney. Isabella Irby Countess Orkney (age 24) by marriage Countess Orkney.