Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Hodnet, Shropshire, Welsh March, England, British Isles

Hodnet, Shropshire is in Shropshire.

Around 1340 Ralph de Lingen of Wigmore was born at Hodnet, Shropshire.

In 1370 Isabel de Lingen was born to Ralph de Lingen of Wigmore [aged 30] at Hodnet, Shropshire. She married 1. Thomas Peytevin 2. in or before 1390 John Ludlow and had issue 3. before 1409 Fulk de Pembridge of Tong Castle.

In or before 1390 John Ludlow [aged 24] and Isabel de Lingen [aged 19] were married at Hodnet, Shropshire.

Around 1390 Margery Ludlow was born to John Ludlow [aged 24] and Isabel de Lingen [aged 20] at Hodnet, Shropshire. She married before March 1402 William Trussell and had issue.

Around 1391 Benedicta Ludlow was born to John Ludlow [aged 25] and Isabel de Lingen [aged 21] at Hodnet, Shropshire. She married before 1427 Richard Vernon aka Pembridge and had issue.

On 20th June 1398 John Ludlow [aged 33] died at Hodnet, Shropshire.

Around 1459 John Ludlow was born to Richard Ludlow [aged 39] at Hodnet, Shropshire. He married Elizabeth Grey, daughter of Richard Grey 3rd Earl Tankerville and Margaret Tuchet Countess Tankerville, and had issue.

In 1520 George Vernon was born to Humphrey Vernon [aged 44] and Alice Ludlow [aged 38] at Hodnet, Shropshire. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry IV of England.

In August 1542 Humphrey Vernon [aged 66] died at Hodnet, Shropshire.

In 1546 John Vernon was born to George Vernon [aged 26] at Hodnet, Shropshire. He married 1564 his sixth cousin Elizabeth Devereux and had issue.

In 1553 George Vernon [aged 33] died at Hodnet, Shropshire.

Around 1572 Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton was born to John Vernon [aged 26] and Elizabeth Devereux [aged 31] at Hodnet, Shropshire. She married 30th August 1598 her third cousin once removed Henry Wriothesley 3rd Earl of Southampton, son of Henry Wriothesley 2nd Earl of Southampton and Mary Browne Countess Southampton, and had issue.

In 1592 John Vernon [aged 46] died at Hodnet, Shropshire.

On 23rd September 1655 Elizabeth Vernon Countess Southampton [aged 83] died at Hodnet, Shropshire.