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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Maternal Family Tree: Inês Castro 1325-1355
In 1325 Inês Castro was born illegitimately to [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro [aged 35] and his mistress Aldonça Lourenço de Valadares.
In 1342 [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro [aged 52] died.
In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and Inês Castro [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. There is some uncertainty as to whether they were married. He announced their marriage in 1357 after he succeeded, and after her death, thereby ensuring their children were legitimate. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 58] and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 56].
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy died.
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and Inês Castro [aged 25]. He died aged less than one years old.
In 1352 [her son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and Inês Castro [aged 27].
In 1352 [her son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and Inês Castro [aged 27] at Lisbon [Map]. He married 2nd February 1387 his half fourth cousin Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster, and had issue.
In 1353 [her son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 32] and Inês Castro [aged 28].
In 1354 [her daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 33] and Inês Castro [aged 29]. She married her second cousin Sancho Alfonso Ivrea and had issue.
On 7th January 1355 Inês Castro [aged 30] was murdered on the orders of her husband's [aged 34] father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 63] who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.