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In 1458 James Douglas 1st Earl Morton was created 1st Earl Morton.
On 15th May 1459 James Douglas 1st Earl Morton and Joan Stewart Countess Morton [aged 31] were married. Joan Stewart Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton. She the daughter of King James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland. They were first cousin once removed. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 22nd October 1493 James Douglas 1st Earl Morton died. His succeeded son John succeeded 2nd Earl Morton, 5th Lord Dalkeith.
On 9th September 1513 at the Battle of Flodden was fought at the Branxton, Northumberland [Map]. the English army was commanded by Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk [aged 70], Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk [aged 40], Edmund Howard [aged 35], Thomas Dacre 2nd Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 45], Edward Stanley 1st Baron Monteagle [aged 51] and Marmaduke Constable [aged 56].
The English army included: Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford [aged 59], William Conyers 1st Baron Conyers [aged 44], Thomas Berkeley 5th Baron Berkeley [aged 41] and Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 45].
Father and son Ralph ellerker of risby in yorkshire and Ralph Ellerker were knighted by Thomas Howard Earl of Surrey, as were Marmaduke Constable [aged 33], William Constable [aged 38], George Darcy 1st Baron Darcy Aston [aged 16], Edmund Walsingham [aged 33], Thomas Burgh 7th Baron Cobham 5th Baron Strabolgi 1st Baron Burgh [aged 25] and Walter Stonor [aged 36].
John Booth [aged 78], Randall Babington, John Bigod [aged 38] and Thomas Fitzwilliam [aged 39], Christopher Savage [aged 49], Thomas Venables [aged 44] and Brian Tunstall [aged 33] were killed.
Bryan Stapleton of Wighill [aged 55] was killed. (Some reports have him dying in 1518).
The Scottish army suffered heavy casualties:
King James IV of Scotland [aged 40] was killed. His body was taken to London, then to Sheen Priory, Richmond [Map]; thereafter it disappeared. His succeeded son James [aged 1] succeeded V King Scotland.
Archbishop Alexander Stewart [aged 20] was killed.
David Kennedy 1st Earl Cassilis [aged 43] was killed. His succeeded son Gilbert Kennedy 2nd Earl Cassilis [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Earl Cassilis. Isabel Campbell Countess Cassilis by marriage Countess Cassilis.
William Sinclair 2nd Earl Caithness [aged 54] was killed. His succeeded son John Sinclair 3rd Earl Caithness succeeded 3rd Earl Caithness.
Matthew Stewart 2nd Earl Lennox was killed. His succeeded son John Stewart 3rd Earl Lennox [aged 23] succeeded 3rd Earl Lennox.
William Hay 4th Earl Erroll was killed. His succeeded son William Hay 5th Earl Erroll [aged 18] succeeded 5th Earl Erroll.
John Douglas 2nd Earl Morton was killed. His succeeded son James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton succeeded 3rd Earl Morton, 6th Lord Dalkeith.
Adam Hepburn 2nd Earl Bothwell was killed. His succeeded son Patrick [aged 1] succeeded 3rd Earl Bothwell.
Alexander Stewart 4th of Garlies [aged 32] was killed. His succeeded son Alexander Stewart 5th of Garlies [aged 6] succeeded 5th Lord Garlies.
Alexander Elphinstone 1st Lord Elphinstone was killed. His succeeded son Alexander Elphinstone 2nd Lord Elphinstone [aged 3] succeeded 2nd Lord Elphinstone.
Thomas Hay, George Hepburn Bishop Isles [aged 59], Adam Hepburn Master [aged 56], Thomas "Younger of Cushnie" Lumsden
William Douglas 6th Lord Drumlanrig was killed. William "Younger" Douglas 7th Lord Drumlanrig succeeded 7th Lord Drumlanrig.
George Seton 5th Lord Seton was killed. His succeeded son George Seton 6th Lord Seton succeeded 6th Lord Seton.
John Hay 2nd Lord Hay of Yester was killed. His succeeded son John Hay 3rd Lord Hay [aged 23] succeeded 3rd Lord Hay of Yester. Elizabeth Douglas Lady Hay by marriage Lord Hay of Yester.
Henry Sinclair 3rd Lord Sinclair [aged 48] was killed. His succeeded son William Sinclair 4th Lord Sinclair succeeded 4th Lord Sinclair.
James Stewart 1st Lord of Traquair [aged 33] was killed. His succeeded son William Stewart 2nd Lord Traquair [aged 7] succeeded 2nd Lord Traquair.
John Maxwell 4th Lord Maxwell [aged 57] was killed. His succeeded son Robert Maxwell 5th Lord Maxwell [aged 20] succeeded 5th Lord Maxwell.
George Home 4th Lord Home and John Stewart 2nd Earl Atholl [aged 38] fought.
William Graham 1st Earl Montrose [aged 49] was killed. His succeeded son William Graham 2nd Earl Montrose [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Earl Montrose.
Robert Erskine 4th Lord Erskine 16th Earl of Mar was killed. His succeeded son John Erskine 17th Earl of Mar [aged 26] de jure 17th Earl Mar, Lord Erskine.
Thomas Stewart 2nd Lord Innermeath [aged 52] was killed. His succeeded son Richard Stewart 3rd Lord Innermeath succeeded 3rd Lord Innermeath.
Robert Crichton 2nd Lord Crichton of Sanquhar [aged 41] was killed. His succeeded son Robert [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Lord Crichton of Sanquhar
Father and son William Rollo [aged 59] and Robert Rollo 5th of Duncrub [aged 34], brothers David Lyon of Cossins, William Lyon and George Lyon were killed. John Somerville 1st of Cambusnethan [aged 55], William Keith of Inverugie [aged 43], David Wemyss of Wemyss [aged 40], Robert Keith Master of Marischal [aged 30], Guiscard Harbottle [aged 28], John Erskine, David Home [aged 22], Andrew Stewart 1st Lord Avondale [aged 43], Archibald Campbell 2nd Earl Argyll [aged 64], Robert Douglas of Lochleven [aged 89] were killed. William Murray [aged 43], Colin Oliphant [aged 26], William Ruthven [aged 33], George Douglas [aged 44] and William Douglas [aged 42] were killed. Walter Lindsay of Arden and Walter Lindsay [aged 33] were killed.
In 1558 David Douglas 7th Earl Angus [aged 43] died. His succeeded son Archibald [aged 3] succeeded 8th Earl Angus, 5th Earl Morton.
Around 17th February 1571 John Maxwell 1st Earl Morton [aged 17] and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Morton were married. Elizabeth Douglas Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton. She the daughter of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus [aged 46]. They were fourth cousins.
On 13th June 1573 Archibald Douglas 8th Earl Angus 5th Earl Morton and Mary Erskine Countess Angus and Morton were married. Mary Erskine Countess Angus and Morton by marriage Countess Angus, Countess Morton. She the daughter of John Erskine 18th Earl of Mar. He the son of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus [aged 48]. They were fifth cousins.
On 25th December 1575 Archibald Douglas 8th Earl Angus 5th Earl Morton and Margaret Leslie Countess Angus and Morton [aged 33] were married. Margaret Leslie Countess Angus and Morton by marriage Countess Angus, Countess Morton. She the daughter of George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes. He the son of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus [aged 50].
On 29th July 1587 Archibald Douglas 8th Earl Angus 5th Earl Morton and Jean Lyon Countess Angus and Morton [aged 31] were married. Jean Lyon Countess Angus and Morton by marriage Countess Angus, Countess Morton. He the son of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus [aged 62]. They were second cousin once removed.
In September 1606 William Douglas 6th Earl Morton [aged 66] died. His succeeded grandson William Douglas 7th Earl Morton [aged 24] succeeded 7th Earl Morton. Anne Keith Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton.
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 7th August 1648 William Douglas 7th Earl Morton [aged 66] died. His succeeded son Robert Douglas 8th Earl Morton [aged 32] succeeded 8th Earl Morton. Elizabeth Villiers Countess Morton [aged 39] by marriage Countess Morton.
On 12th November 1649 Robert Douglas 8th Earl Morton [aged 33] died at Kirkwall. His succeeded son William Douglas 9th Earl Morton succeeded 9th Earl Morton.
On 1st June 1662 William Douglas 9th Earl Morton and Grizel Middleton Countess Morton were married. She by marriage Countess Morton. She the daughter of John Middleton 1st Earl Middleton [aged 54] and Grizel Durham Countess Middleton. He the son of Robert Douglas 8th Earl Morton and Elizabeth Villiers Countess Morton.
Before 1st November 1681 William Douglas 9th Earl Morton died. His succeeded uncle James Douglas 10th Earl Morton succeeded 10th Earl Morton.
On 25th August 1686 James Douglas 10th Earl Morton died. His succeeded son James Douglas 11th Earl Morton [aged 26] succeeded 11th Earl Morton.
On 7th December 1715 James Douglas 11th Earl Morton [aged 55] died. His succeeded brother Robert Douglas 12th Earl Morton [aged 54] succeeded 12th Earl Morton.
On 22nd January 1730 Robert Douglas 12th Earl Morton [aged 69] died. His succeeded brother George Douglas 13th Earl Morton [aged 68] succeeded 13th Earl Morton.
On 4th January 1738 George Douglas 13th Earl Morton [aged 76] died. His succeeded son James [aged 36] succeeded 14th Earl Morton.
On 31st July 1755 James Douglas 14th Earl Morton [aged 53] and Bridget Heathcote Countess Morton were married. Bridget Heathcote Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton. He the son of George Douglas 13th Earl Morton.
On 12th October 1768 James Douglas 14th Earl Morton [aged 66] died. His succeeded son Sholto Charles Douglas 15th Earl Morton [aged 37] succeeded 15th Earl Morton.
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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On 25th September 1774 Sholto Charles Douglas 15th Earl Morton [aged 43] died. His succeeded son George Douglas 16th Earl Morton [aged 13] succeeded 16th Earl Morton.
On 17th July 1827 George Douglas 16th Earl Morton [aged 66] died. His succeeded first cousin George Sholto Douglas 17th Earl Morton [aged 37] succeeded 17th Earl Morton. Frances Theodora Rose Countess of Morton [aged 28] by marriage Countess Morton.
On 31st March 1858 George Sholto Douglas 17th Earl Morton [aged 68] died. His succeeded son Sholto Douglas 18th Earl Morton [aged 40] succeeded 18th Earl Morton. Alice Anne Lambton Countess Morton [aged 26] by marriage Countess Morton.
In 1884 Sholto Douglas 18th Earl Morton [aged 66] died. His succeeded son Sholto Douglas 19th Earl of Morton [aged 39] succeeded 19th Earl Morton. Helen Geraldine Ponsonby Countess of Morton [aged 32] by marriage Countess Morton.
On 8th October 1935 Sholto Douglas 19th Earl of Morton [aged 90] died. His succeeded grandson Sholto Douglas 20th Earl of Morton [aged 28] succeeded 20th Earl Morton.
On 13th February 1976 Sholto Douglas 20th Earl of Morton [aged 68] died. His succeeded first cousin John Douglas 21st Earl of Morton [aged 48] succeeded 21st Earl Morton. Mary Sheila Gibbs Countess Morton [aged 48] by marriage Countess Morton.
On 5th March 2016 John Douglas 21st Earl of Morton [aged 88] died. His succeeded son John Douglas 22nd Earl of Morton [aged 64] succeeded 22nd Earl Morton.
James Douglas 4th Earl Morton was appointed 4th Earl Morton.
William Douglas 6th Earl Morton succeeded 6th Earl Morton.
John Douglas 2nd Earl Morton and Janet Crichton Countess Morton were married. She by marriage Countess Morton. He the son of James Douglas 1st Earl Morton and Joan Stewart Countess Morton.
James Douglas 3rd Earl Morton and Catherine Stewart Countess Morton were married. Catherine Stewart Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton. She the illegitmate daughter of King James IV of Scotland and Margaret Boyd. He the son of John Douglas 2nd Earl Morton and Janet Crichton Countess Morton. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
William Douglas 6th Earl Morton and Agnes Leslie Countess Morton were married. Agnes Leslie Countess Morton by marriage Countess Morton. She the daughter of George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes.
On 29th October 1581 John Maxwell 1st Earl Morton [aged 28] was created 1st Earl Morton.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1585 John Maxwell's [aged 31] rights to the lands of Earl Morton were revoked; he was allowed to continue to use the title. Earl Morton effctively extinct.