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In 1319 John Darcy 1st Baron Darcy of Knayth [aged 39] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
On 19th November 1341 Nicholas Longford [aged 56] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
On 11th November 1394 Nicholas III Longford [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1448 and 1466 Nicholas Fitzherbert [aged 48] was Sheriff of Derbyshire.
Before 1593 William Bassett [aged 41] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1595 William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire [aged 42] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
On 7th December 1602 Francis Fitzherbert [aged 63] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1609 John Curzon [aged 58] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1610 Thomas Burdett 1st Baronet [aged 24] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1619 Roger Manners [aged 44] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
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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In 1629 John Stanhope [aged 39] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1632 John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland [aged 27] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1633 Francis Foljambe 1st Baronet [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1637 John Curzon 1st Baronet [aged 38] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1644 George Gresley 1st Baronet [aged 64] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1648 Samuel Sleigh of Ash and Etwall [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1649 Francis Burdett 2nd Baronet [aged 41] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1661 William Boothby 1st Baronet [aged 23] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1662 Thomas Gresley 2nd Baronet [aged 34] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1666 Samuel Sleigh of Ash and Etwall [aged 61] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1671 Francis Sitwell [aged 39] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1675 Gilbert Carke of Chilcote [aged 30] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1703 William Gresley 3rd Baronet [aged 41] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1705 Godfrey Clarke [aged 21] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1723 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet [aged 24] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1737 Wrightson Mundy [aged 22] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1738 Robert Burdett 4th Baronet [aged 21] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1751 Thomas Gresley 5th Baronet [aged 28] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1758 Hugo Meynell [aged 22] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1759 Nigel Gresley 6th Baronet [aged 31] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1780 Nigel Bowyer Gresley 7th Baronet [aged 27] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1796 Robert Meade Wilmot 2nd Baronet [aged 44] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire. They had four other sons and two daughters
In 1821 George Crewe 8th Baronet [aged 25] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1823 Thomas Bateman [aged 62] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1825 Charles Abney-Hastings 2nd Baronet [aged 32] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1826 Roger Gresley 8th Baronet [aged 26] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1866 Henry Chandos-Pole-Gell [aged 36] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1890 William Arkwright [aged 32] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.
In 1908 Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Arthur Clowes [aged 40] was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.