Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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Married First Cousin Twice Removed

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In 1238 William Ferrers 5th Earl of Derby [aged 45] and Margaret Quincy Countess Derby were married. She the daughter of Roger de Quincy 2nd Earl Winchester [aged 43] and Helen Galloway Countess Winchester. He the son of William Ferrers 4th Earl of Derby [aged 70] and Agnes Gernon Countess Derby. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

In 1253 Alfonso III King Portugal [aged 42] and Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. The difference in their ages was 31 years. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon [aged 31] and Mayor Guillén de Guzmán [aged 48]. He the son of Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal and Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

After 1256 Philip Basset [aged 72] and Ela Longespée [aged 32] were married. The difference in their ages was 40 years. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1318 Odo IV Duke Burgundy [aged 23] and Joan Capet Duchess Burgundy [aged 9] were married. She by marriage Duchess Burgundy. She the daughter of Philip V King France I King Navarre [aged 25] and Joan of Burgundy Queen Consort France [aged 26]. He the son of Robert II Duke Burgundy and Agnes Capet Duchess Burgundy [aged 58]. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Before 1339 Juan Manuel Prince of Villena [aged 56] and Blanca de la Cerda y Lara [aged 21] were married. The difference in their ages was 34 years. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In May 1406 Richard of Conisbrough 1st Earl Cambridge [aged 20] and Anne Mortimer [aged 15] were married. The marriage apparently took place in secret possibly because she was a descendant of King Edward III of England although she wasn't at the time Heir to the Throne of England although their issue would become so. She died five years later. The suspected false paternity has no effect on the claim of the House of York since it is Richard's wife Ann Mortimer who passes claim to her children. She the daughter of Roger Mortimer 4th Earl March 3rd Earl of Ulster and Eleanor Holland Countess March and Ulster. He the son of Edmund of Langley 1st Duke of York and Isabella of Castile Duchess York. They were first cousin twice removed. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1499 Robert Strange of Elsing [aged 19] and Margaret le Strange [aged 27] were married. They were first cousin twice removed.

On 16th July 1518 Manuel "Fortunate" I King Portugal [aged 49] and Eleanor of Austria Queen Consort France Queen Consort Portugal [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. The difference in their ages was 29 years. She the daughter of Philip "Handsome Fair" King Castile and Joanna "The Mad" Trastámara Queen Castile [aged 39]. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1574 William Graham 5th Earl Menteith [aged 22] and Margaret Douglas Countess Menteith [aged 35] were married. He the son of John Graham 4th Earl Menteith and Marie Seton Countess Menteith and Sutherland. They were first cousin twice removed.

On 6th January 1579 Robert Stewart 1st Earl Lennox 1st Earl March [aged 57] and Elizabeth Stewart Countess Arran Countess Lennox and March [aged 30] were married. She by marriage Countess Lennox. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of John Stewart 4th Earl Atholl and Elizabeth Gordon Countess Atholl. He the son of John Stewart 3rd Earl Lennox and Isabel or Elizabeth Stewart Countess Lennox. They were first cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Before February 1655 Nicholas Knollys 3rd Earl Banbury [aged 24] and Isabella Blount [aged 25] were married. She the daughter of Mountjoy Blount 1st Earl Newport [aged 58] and Anne Boteler Countess Newport and Portland [aged 55]. He the son of William Knollys 1st Earl Banbury and Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury [aged 72]. They were first cousin twice removed.

On 22nd June 1731 Robert Lowther [aged 49] and Katherine Pennington were married. They were first cousin twice removed.

On 14th December 1898 Colonel Simon Macdonald Lockhart [aged 49] and Hilda Maoreton Macdonald [aged 20] were married. The difference in their ages was 28 years. They were first cousin twice removed.

On 22nd October 1901 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer [aged 60] and Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer [aged 36] were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of John Alexander Thynne 4th Marquess of Bath and Frances Isabella Catherine Vesey Marchioness Bath. They were first cousin twice removed.