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1236 Marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence

1281 Marriage of King John of Scotland and Isabella Warenne

1382 Marriage of Richard II and Anne of Bohemia and her Coronation

1553 Grey and Dudley Triple Wedding

1559 Henry II of France Dies Francis and Mary "Queen of Scots" Succeeds

1575 Coronation and Marriage of Henry III King France

In 980 Arnulf Gerulfing Count Holland 950-993 [aged 30] and Luitgarde Luxemburg Countess Holland were married. She the daughter of Siegfried Count of Ardennes 922-998 [aged 58] and Hedwig Nordgau. He the son of Dirk Gerulfing II Count Holland 925-988 [aged 55] and Hildegarde Flanders Countess Holland 934-990 [aged 46]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1087 Eustace II Count Boulogne [aged 71] and Ida of Lorraine Countess Boulogne 1040-1113 [aged 46] were married. She by marriage Countess Boulogne. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Godfrey "Bearded" Ardennes III Duke Lower Lorraine 997-1069. He the son of Eustace Flanders I Count Boulogne -1049 and Matilda Reginar Countess Boulogne. They were fourth cousins.

Around 1095 Henry "Black" Welf IX Duke Bavaria 1075-1126 [aged 20] and Wulfhilde of Saxony Duchess Bavaria 1072-1126 [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Magnus Billung Duke Saxony 1045-1106 [aged 50]. He the son of Welf I Duke Bavaria 1037-1101 [aged 58] and Judith Flanders Duchess Bavaria. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1113 Conan "Fat" Canhiart III Duke Brittany [aged 16] and Matilda Fitzroy Duchess Brittany were married. She by marriage Duchess Brittany. She the illegitmate daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England [aged 44]. He the son of Alan Canhiart IV Duke Brittany [aged 49] and Ermengarde Anjou Duchess Brittany and Aquitaine 1068-1146 [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1142 Odo II Duke Burgundy 1118-1162 [aged 23] and Marie Blois Duchess Burgundy were married. She the daughter of Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois [aged 51] and Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. He the son of Hugh II Duke Burgundy 1084-1143 [aged 57] and Felicia Matilda Mayenne Duchess Burgundy. They were fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

Around 1148 William Blois I Count Boulogne 1137-1159 [aged 11] and Isabella Warenne Countess Boulogne 4th Countess of Surrey [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Countess Boulogne. She the daughter of William Warenne 3rd Earl of Surrey 1119-1148 [aged 29] and Adela Montgomery Countess of Salisbury and Surrey -1174. He the son of King Stephen I England [aged 54] and Matilda Flanders 1105-1152 [aged 43]. They were fourth cousins.

In August 1150 Raymond V Count Barcelona 1114-1162 [aged 36] and Petronilla Jiménez Queen Aragon [aged 13] were married. She by marriage Countess Barcelona. The difference in their ages was 22 years. She the daughter of Ramiro "Monk" II King Aragon [aged 64] and Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Aragon [aged 45]. He the son of Raymond III Count Barcelona 1082-1131 and Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1151 William Fitzrobert 2nd Earl Gloucester -1183 and Hawise Beaumont Countess Gloucester were married. She by marriage Countess Gloucester. She the daughter of Robert Beaumont 2nd Earl of Leicester 1104-1168 [aged 46] and Amice Gael Countess Leicester. He the son of Robert Normandy 1st Earl Gloucester and Mabel Fitzhamon Countess Gloucester. They were fourth cousins. He a grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

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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On 20th July 1153 Sancho "Wise" King Navarre [aged 21] and Sancha Ivrea 1139-1179 [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon [aged 48] and Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon. He the son of García "Restorer" IV King Navarre and Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre. They were fourth cousins.

9th June 1156 Frederick "Barbarossa" Hohenstaufen I Holy Roman Emperor [aged 34] and Beatrice of Burgundy Holy Roman Empress [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Holy Roman Empress. The difference in their ages was 23 years. She the daughter of Reginald Ivrea III Count Burgundy 1093-1148. He the son of Frederick "One Eyed" Hohenstaufen I Holy Roman Emperor and Judith Welf Holy Roman Empress. They were fourth cousins.

In 1164 Theobald "Good" Blois V Count Blois 1130-1191 [aged 34] and Alix Capet Countess Blois 1150-1197 [aged 13] were married. She by marriage Countess Blois. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks [aged 44] and Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England [aged 42]. He the son of Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois and Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1164 Henry Blois I Count Champagne 1127-1181 [aged 36] and Marie Capet Countess Champagne 1145-1198 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Countess Champagne. She the daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks [aged 44] and Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England [aged 42]. He the son of Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois and Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In or before 1210 John Ivrea 1190-1267 [aged 19] and Mahaut Burgundy 1190-1242 [aged 19] were married. She the daughter of Hugh III Duke Burgundy 1142-1192 and Beatrice of Albon Duchess Burgundy [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In or before 1217 Peter of Dreux aka Mauclerc Duke Brittany [aged 29] and Alix Thouars Duchess of Brittany 1201-1221 [aged 15] were married. He by marriage Duke Brittany 1221 Dreux, Earl Richmond. She the daughter of Guy Thouars 1140-1213 and Constance Penthièvre Duchess Brittany. He the son of Robert Capet II Count Dreux [aged 62] and Yolande Coucy Countess Dreux [aged 52]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Around 1217 Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy [aged 20] and Margaret Burgundy Countess Savoy 1192-1243 [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Countess Savoy. She the daughter of Hugh III Duke Burgundy 1142-1192 and Beatrice of Albon Duchess Burgundy [aged 56]. He the son of Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 39] and Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 37]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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On 5th June 1219 Raymond IV Count Provence 1198-1245 [aged 21] and Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence 1198-1267 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Provence. She the daughter of Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 41] and Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 39]. He the son of Alfonso Barcelona II Count Provence 1174-1209 and Gersenda II Sabran Countess Provence [aged 39]. They were fourth cousins.

On 30th November 1219 Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon [aged 20] and Elisabeth Hohenstaufen Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon [aged 14] were married in Burgos [Map]. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Leon. She the daughter of Philip King Germany. He the son of Alfonso IX King Leon [aged 48] and Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile [aged 40]. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Marriage of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence

On 14th January 1236 King Henry III of England [aged 28] and Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England [aged 13] were married at Canterbury Cathedral [Map] by Archbishop Edmund Rich [aged 61]. She the daughter of Raymond IV Count Provence 1198-1245 [aged 38] and Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence 1198-1267 [aged 38]. He the son of King John of England and Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins.

In 1240 Otto II Count Guelders [aged 25] and Margaretha Cleves Countess of Gulders 1218- [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Countess Guelders. She the daughter of Dietrich Cleves V Count Cleves -1260 and Mathilda Dinslaken Countess Cleves. He the son of Gerard III Count Guelders 1185-1229 and Margaret Reginar Countess Guelders 1192-1231. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Stephen I England.

After 12th August 1241 Humphrey Bohun 1221-1265 [aged 20] and Eleanor de Braose 1228-1251 [aged 13] were married at Brecon [Map]. She the daughter of William de Braose 9th Baron Abergavenny 7th Baron Bramber and Eva Marshal 1203-1246 [aged 38]. He the son of Humphrey Bohun 2nd Earl Hereford 1st Earl Essex [aged 37] and Matilda Lusignan Countess Hereford and Essex 1210-1241 [aged 31]. They were fourth cousins.

In 1242 Theobald Butler 1224-1248 [aged 18] and Margery Burgh were married. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1243 John Ivrea 1190-1267 [aged 52] and Isabeau of Courtenay 1219-1257 [aged 23] were married. The difference in their ages was 29 years. They were fourth cousins.

Around 1243 Robert Ros [aged 7] and Isabel de Albini 1233-1301 [aged 10] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 23rd November 1243 Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall [aged 34] and Sanchia Provence Queen Consort Germany [aged 15] were married at Westminster Abbey [Map]. She by marriage Countess Cornwall. She the daughter of Raymond IV Count Provence 1198-1245 [aged 45] and Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence 1198-1267 [aged 45]. He the son of King John of England and Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England [aged 55]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 12th December 1247 Richard de Dover Plantagenet 1220-1270 [aged 27] and Matilda Angus 6th Countess Angus [aged 25] were married. She the daughter of Maol Choluim Angus 5th Earl Angus. They were fourth cousins. He a grandson of King John of England.

In or before 1249 John Mohun 1227-1253 [aged 21] and Joan Ferrers -1267 were married. She the daughter of William Ferrers 5th Earl of Derby 1193-1254 [aged 55] and Sibyl Marshal 1201-1275 [aged 47]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Before 25th March 1249 John Courtenay 2nd Baron Okehampton 1224-1274 [aged 24] and Isabel Vere Baroness Okehampton 1222-1300 [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Baroness Okehampton. She the daughter of Hugh de Vere 4th Earl of Oxford 1208-1263 [aged 41] and Hawise Quincy Countess Oxford. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

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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On 16th January 1255 Guy Chatillon III Count Saint Pol 1227-1289 [aged 28] and Matilda Reginar Countess Saint Pol 1224-1288 [aged 31] were married. She the daughter of Henry Reginar II Duke Brabant 1207-1248 and Marie Swabia Duchess Brabant. He the son of Hugh Chatillon I Count Blois V Count Saint Pol and Mary Avesnes -1241. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Stephen I England.

In or before 1259 Walter Burgh 1st Earl of Ulster 1230-1271 [aged 28] and Aveline Fitzjohn Countess Ulster [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Countess of Ulster. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1267 Roger Zouche 1242-1285 [aged 24] and Ela Longespée 1244-1276 [aged 22] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Around 1270 Floris Gerulfing V Count Holland 1254-1296 [aged 15] and Beatrix Dampierre 1260-1291 [aged 10] were married. She by marriage Countess Holland. She the daughter of Guy Dampierre Count Flanders [aged 44] and Mathilde Bethune -1264. He the son of William Gerulfing II Count Holland 1227-1256 and Elizabeth Brunswick-Lüneburg Countess Holland. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

On 5th September 1270 John Reginar I Duke Brabant 1253-1294 [aged 17] and Margaret Capet 1255-1271 [aged 15] were married. She died in childbirth less than a year later. She the daughter of King Louis IX of France [deceased] and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France 1221-1295 [aged 49]. He the son of Henry Reginar III Duke Brabant 1230-1261 and Adelaide Burgundy Duchess Brabant 1233-1273 [aged 37]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1273 John Reginar I Duke Brabant 1253-1294 [aged 20] and Margaret Dampierre Duchess Brabant 1253-1285 [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Duchess Brabant. She the daughter of Guy Dampierre Count Flanders [aged 47] and Mathilde Bethune -1264. He the son of Henry Reginar III Duke Brabant 1230-1261 and Adelaide Burgundy Duchess Brabant 1233-1273 [aged 40]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

On 21st August 1274 King Philip III of France [aged 29] and Maria of Brabant Queen Consort France 1256-1321 [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. She the daughter of Henry Reginar III Duke Brabant 1230-1261 and Adelaide Burgundy Duchess Brabant 1233-1273. He the son of King Louis IX of France and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France 1221-1295 [aged 53]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Stephen I England.

In 1276 Reginald I Count Guelders [aged 21] and Ermengarde Luxemburg I Duchess Limburg were married. She by marriage Countess Guelders. She the daughter of Waleran Luxemburg IV Duke Limburg -1279 and Judith Kleve Duchess Limburg. He the son of Otto II Count Guelders and Philippe Dammartin Countess Eu. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England.

Before 18th October 1276 Richard Talbot 1250-1306 [aged 26] and Sarah Beauchamp Baroness Talbot 1255-1318 [aged 21] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Before 1277 Gilbert Umfraville 7th Earl Angus 1245-1308 [aged 31] and Elisabetha Comyn were married. She the daughter of Alexander Comyn 2nd Earl Buchan 1217-1289 [aged 59] and Elizabeth Quincy Countess Buchan. He the son of Gilbert Umfraville 1195-1245 and Matilda Angus 6th Countess Angus. They were fourth cousins.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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In 1279 Robert II Duke Burgundy 1248-1306 [aged 31] and Agnes Capet Duchess Burgundy 1260-1327 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Duchess Burgundy. She the daughter of King Louis IX of France and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France 1221-1295 [aged 58]. He the son of Hugh IV Duke Burgundy 1213-1272 and Yolande Capet Duchess Burgundy 1212-1248. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Marriage of King John of Scotland and Isabella Warenne

On 9th February 1281 King John Balliol I of Scotland [aged 32] and Isabella Warenne were married. She the daughter of John Warenne 6th Earl of Surrey [aged 50] and Alice Lusignan Countess of Surrey 1224-1256. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Around 1287 Hugh Chatillon II Count Blois -1307 and Beatrix Dampierre Countess Blois -1307 were married. She by marriage Countess Blois. She the daughter of Guy Dampierre Count Flanders [aged 61] and Isabelle Luxemburg Countess Flanders 1247-1298 [aged 40]. He the son of Guy Chatillon III Count Saint Pol 1227-1289 [aged 60] and Matilda Reginar Countess Saint Pol 1224-1288 [aged 63]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1291 Otto Ivrea IV Count Burgundy 1248-1302 [aged 43] and Philippa of Bar Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. She the daughter of Theobald of Bar II Count of Bar [aged 70] and Jeanne Toucy Countess Bar. He the son of Hugh Ivrea Count Burgundy 1220-1266 and Adelaide Andechs. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

After 3rd May 1302 Edward Burnell 1286-1315 [aged 16] and Aline Despencer Baroness Burnell -1363 were married. She the daughter of Hugh "Elder" Despencer 1st Earl Winchester [aged 41] and Isabella Beauchamp 1263-1306 [aged 39]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Before 6th February 1312 Peter Brewes 1273-1312 [aged 39] and Agnes Clifford were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King John of England.

In 1315 John Dampierre 1295-1325 [aged 20] and Beatrix Chatillon 1292-1350 [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Guy Chatillon IV Count Saint Pol 1254-1317 [aged 61] and Marie Capet 1268-1339 [aged 47]. They were fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 27th June 1316 Edmund Mortimer 1303-1331 [aged 13] and Elizabeth Badlesmere Countess Northampton [aged 3] were married at Kinlet, Cleobury Mortimer [Map]. He the son of Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March [aged 29] and Joan Geneville Baroness Mortimer 2nd Baroness Geneville [aged 30]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Before 1317 Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn 1290-1353 [aged 26] and Elizabeth Hastings Baroness Grey Ruthyn 1295-1352 [aged 21] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1320 Louis Dampierre II Count Nevers I Count Flanders [aged 16] and Margaret Capet Countess Nevers amd Flanders 1309-1382 [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Countess Nevers, Countess Flanders. She the daughter of Philip V King France I King Navarre [aged 27] and Joan of Burgundy Queen Consort France 1292-1330 [aged 28]. He the son of Louis Dampierre I Count Nevers 1272-1322 [aged 48] and Joan Rethel Countess Nevers and Rethel. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Before 26th February 1322 John Mowbray 3rd Baron Mowbray [aged 11] and Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel 1310-1380 [aged 12] were married. The marriage was later declared void. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes

Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.

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After 19th May 1322 Charles IV King France I King Navarre [aged 27] and Marie Luxemburg Queen Consort France 1304-1324 [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. She the daughter of Henry Luxemburg VII Holy Roman Emperor and Margaret Brabant Countess Luxemburg and Namur. He the son of King Philip IV of France and Joan Blois I Queen Navarre. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Before 1328 James Audley 2nd Baron Audley of Heighley 1313-1386 [aged 14] and Joan Mortimer 1312-1337 [aged 15] were married. She the daughter of Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March [aged 40] and Joan Geneville Baroness Mortimer 2nd Baroness Geneville [aged 41]. He the son of Nicholas Audley 1st Baron Audley of Heighley 1289-1316 and Joan Fitzmartin Countess Lincoln. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England.

Around 1328 Henry of Grosmont 1st Duke Lancaster [aged 18] and Isabel Beaumont Duchess Lancaster [aged 8] were married. She the daughter of Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan [aged 49] and Alice Comyn 4th Countess Buchan 1289-1349. He the son of Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster [aged 47] and Maud Chaworth. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

In 1330 Otto Wittelsbach IV Duke Lower Bavaria 1307-1334 [aged 22] and Richardis Jülich Duchess Lower Bavaria 1314-1360 [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Duchess Lower Bavaria. She the daughter of Gerhard Jülich V Count Jülich 1249-1328 and Elisabeth Brabant Countess Jülich. He the son of Stephen Wittelsbach I Duke Bavaria 1271-1310 and Jutta Jawor Duchess Bavaria. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Stephen I England.

On 6th November 1330 John Beaumont 2nd Baron Beaumont 1317-1342 [aged 12] and Eleanor Plantagenet Countess Arundel and Surrey [aged 12] were married. She the daughter of Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster [aged 49] and Maud Chaworth. He the son of Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan [aged 51] and Alice Comyn 4th Countess Buchan 1289-1349. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

In 1334 Rudolph "Valiant" Metz I Duke Lorraine 1320-1346 [aged 14] and Marie Chatillon Duchess Lorraine 1319- [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Duchess Lorraine. She the daughter of Guy Chatillon I Count Blois -1342 and Margaret Valois 1295-1342 [aged 39]. He the son of Frederick "Fighter" Metz IV Duke Lorraine 1282-1329 and Elizabeth Habsburg Duchess Lorraine -1353. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Stephen I England.

Around 1334 Andrew Hungary 1327-1345 [aged 7] and Joanna I Queen of Naples [aged 8] were married. He the son of Charles I King Hungary [aged 46] and Elisabeth of Poland Queen Consort Hungary [aged 29]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 4th June 1337 Charles of Blois Duke Brittany [aged 18] and Joan "Lame" Capet Countess Penthièvre 1319-1384 [aged 18] were married at Paris [Map]. She the daughter of Guy Capet Count Penthièvre 1287-1331 and Jeanne Avaugour Countess Penthièvre. He the son of Guy Chatillon I Count Blois -1342 and Margaret Valois 1295-1342 [aged 42]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Stephen I England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

After 1343 John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton and Isabella Beauchamp 1307-1403 [aged 36] were married. She the illegitmate daughter of Guy Beauchamp 10th Earl Warwick. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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In or before 1345 John Fitzwalter 3rd Baron Fitzwalter 1315-1361 [aged 29] and Eleanor Percy Baroness Fitzwalter 1336-1361 [aged 8] were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzwalter. The difference in their ages was 21 years. They were fourth cousins. 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 30th August 1349 Fulk Strange 3rd Baron Strange Blackmere 1330-1349 [aged 17] and Elizabeth Stafford Baroness Cobham, Ferrers and Strange 1340-1376 [aged 9] were married. She by marriage Baroness Strange Blackmere. She the daughter of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford [aged 47] and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford 1318-1349. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Before 16th July 1350 Gilbert Umfraville 9th Earl Angus 1310-1381 [aged 40] and Joan Willoughby Countess Angus -1350 were married. She by marriage Countess Angus. He the son of Robert Umfraville 8th Earl Angus 1277-1325 and Lucy Kyme. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1353 David IV Strathbogie 12th Earl Atholl [aged 25] and Elizabeth Ferrers Countess Atholl 1336-1375 [aged 16] were married. She by marriage Countess Atholl. He the son of David III Strathbogie 11th Earl Atholl and Katherine Beaumont Countess Atholl. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Before 1353 Guy Beauchamp -1360 and Philippa Ferrers 1337-1384 [aged 15] were married. He the son of Thomas Beauchamp 11th Earl Warwick [aged 39] and Katherine Mortimer Countess Warwick 1314-1369 [aged 38]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

In 1369 Adolph de la Marck [aged 35] and Margaret Jülich Countess Cleves and Mark 1350-1425 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Countess Cleves. He the son of Adolph II Count de la Marck and Margaret Cleves Countess de la Marck -1341. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1375 John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand [aged 33] and Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel 1310-1380 [aged 64] were married. She by marriage Baroness Lovel of Titchmarsh. He by marriage Baron Holand. The difference in their ages was 31 years; she, unusually, being older than him. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1375 Charles III King Navarre [aged 14] and Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort Navarre [aged 11] were married. She the daughter of Henry "Fratricide" II King Castile [aged 40] and Juana Manuel Queen of Castile 1339-1381 [aged 36]. He the son of Charles "Bad" II King Navarre [aged 42] and Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In 1379 Gaston Foix [aged 18] and Beatrix Armagnac were married. She the daughter of John II Count Armagnac 1333-1384 [aged 46] and Jeanne Countess Armagnac. He the son of Gaston Phoebus Foix III Count Foix [aged 47] and Agnes Évreux Countess Foix 1334-1396 [aged 45]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry III of England.

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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In 1379 William Jülich 3rd Duke Guelders 3rd Duke Jülich [aged 14] and Katherine Wittelsbach Duchess Guelders 1361-1400 [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Duchess Guelders, Duchess Guelders. She the daughter of Albert Wittelsbach I Duke Lower Bavaria [aged 42] and Margaret of Silesia Duchesa Lowwer Bavaria [aged 37]. He the son of William Jülich I Duke Jülich 1327-1393 [aged 52] and Marie Guelders Duchess Jülich -1405. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

In or before 1380 John Strange 6th Baron Strange Knockin 1351-1397 [aged 28] and Jane Charleton Baroness Strange Knockin 1356-1380 [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Baroness Strange Knockin. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

In or before 1381 1369 John Strange 6th Baron Strange Knockin 1351-1397 [aged 29] and Maud Mohun Baroness Strange Knockin 1357-1400 [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Baroness Strange Knockin. They were fourth cousins.

In 1381 Henry Percy 1st Earl of Northumberland [aged 39] and Maud Lucy Countess Northumberland [aged 38] were married. She by marriage Countess of Northumberland. She, the last of the Lucy family, brought their estates including Cockermouth Castle [Map] to the marriage on the condition that the Percy family quarter their arms with those of the Lucy family. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry III of England.

Marriage of Richard II and Anne of Bohemia and her Coronation

On 20th January 1382 King Richard II of England [aged 15] and Anne of Bohemia Queen Consort England [aged 15] were married at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Bishop Robert Braybrooke. She by marriage Queen Consort England. She the daughter of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg and Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg [aged 35]. He the son of Edward "Black Prince" and Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales [aged 53]. They were fourth cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England.

It was the first royal wedding that including a Royal Procession from the Tower of London [Map] to Westminster Abbey [Map].

Arranged by Michael de la Pole 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 52] the marriage not popular since it brought no dowry and little prospect of increased trade since Bohemia not a primary English trade partner.

In or before 1385 John Welles 5th Baron Welles 1352-1421 [aged 32] and Eleanor Mowbray Countess Rockingham 1361-1417 [aged 24] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Before 3rd February 1388 Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby 1355-1388 [aged 32] and Joan Poynings Baroness Ferrers Groby 1356-1394 [aged 32] were married. She by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England.

Around 17th August 1390 John Devereux 2nd Baron Devereux 1378-1396 [aged 12] and Phillipe Bryan Baroness Scrope Masham Baroness Devereux were married. She by marriage Baroness Devereux. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King John of England.

On 6th February 1393 Charles Metz II Duke Lorraine 1364-1431 [aged 28] and Margaret Wittelsbach Duchess Lorraine 1376-1434 [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Duchess Lorraine. She the daughter of Rupert King Germany [aged 40]. He the son of John Metz I Duke Lorraine 1346-1390 and Sophie Württemberg Duchess Lorraine 1343-1369. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1396 Edward Burnell [aged 24] and Alice aka Eleanor Strange 1386-1410 [aged 9] were married. They were fourth cousins.

Between 17th October 1396 and 28th October 1420 John Stewart 1st of Dalswinton and Garlies 1370-1420 [aged 26] and Marion Stewart 1384- [aged 12] were married. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1404 Thomas Grey of Werke and Heaton 1384-1415 [aged 19] and Alice Neville were married. She the daughter of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 39] and Margaret Stafford Baroness Neville Raby. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

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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Befire 24th February 1404 John Deincourt 5th Baron Deincourt 1382-1406 [aged 21] and Joan Grey 5th Baroness Grey 1386-1408 [aged 17] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 12th January 1412 John Mowbray 2nd Duke of Norfolk [aged 20] and Katherine Neville Duchess Norfolk [aged 12] were married. She the daughter of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 48] and Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland [aged 33]. He the son of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk [aged 46]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 18th February 1413 Thomas Grey of Heton 1404-1443 [aged 9] and Isabel York Countess Eu and Essex 1409-1484 [aged 4] were married. She the daughter of Richard of Conisbrough 1st Earl Cambridge [aged 27] and Anne Mortimer 1390-1411. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1416 Ralph Neville 1392-1458 [aged 23] and Mary or Margery Ferrers 1394-1457 [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Robert Ferrers 1373-1393 and Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland [aged 36]. He the son of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 51] and Margaret Stafford Baroness Neville Raby. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

BeforeOn 4th June 1418 Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton 1393-1420 [aged 25] and Margaret Neville Baroness Scrope Bolton -1463 were married. She the daughter of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 54] and Margaret Stafford Baroness Neville Raby. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Before 14th August 1418 John Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 30] and Elizabeth Chaworth Baroness Scrope Masham 1391-1465 [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1419 Henry Ferrers 1394-1425 [aged 24] and Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley 1400- [aged 18] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk [aged 52]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Before 1430 Alan Stewart of Darnley 1406-1439 [aged 23] and Catherine Seton 1410-1478 [aged 19] were married. He the son of John Stewart of Darnley 1st Count Évreux and Elizabeth Lennox Countess Évreux [aged 59]. They were fourth cousins.

On 18th February 1432 Ralph Bigod Lord Morley 1410-1461 [aged 21] and Anne Greystoke 1412-1477 [aged 20] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In October 1441 John Beaumont 1st Viscount Beaumont [aged 32] and Katherine Neville Duchess Norfolk [aged 41] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Beaumont. She the daughter of Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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After 1445 John Saye 1430-1478 [aged 15] and Elizabeth Cheney 1422-1473 [aged 22] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 27th September 1447 Reginald Grey 7th Baron Grey of Wilton 1421-1493 [aged 26] and Tacine Beaufort Baroness Grey Wilton 1443- [aged 4] were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Wilton. The difference in their ages was 22 years. She the illegitmate daughter of John Beaufort 1st Duke of Somerset. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1448 Thomas Echingham 1424-1486 [aged 23] and Margaret West 1424-1467 [aged 23] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 9th January 1449 Richard Welles 7th Baron Welles, Baron Willoughby [aged 21] and Joan Willoughby 7th Baroness Willoughby of Eresby 1425-1462 [aged 24] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

In or before 1453 William Tyrrell -1471 and Eleanor Darcy 1431-1476 [aged 21] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 13th May 1453 Adolph of Cleves [aged 27] and Beatrice Aviz 1435-1462 [aged 18] were married. He the son of Adolph de la Marck I Duke Cleves and Marie Valois Duchess Cleves 1393-1466 [aged 60]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1463 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough [aged 31] and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh 1430-1488 [aged 32] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Ros 8th Baron Ros Helmsley 1407-1430 and Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset [aged 54]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

Around 1463 John Clinton 6th Baron Clinton 1429-1488 [aged 34] and Elizabeth Fiennes Baroness Clinton 1455- [aged 8] were married at Herstmonceux. The difference in their ages was 26 years. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 11th July 1463 Thomas Molyneux 1445-1483 [aged 18] and Anne Dutton 1448-1520 [aged 15] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.

In or before 1467 Thomas Cobham 5th Baron Cobham 1412-1471 [aged 54] and Anne Stafford Baroness Cobham Sternborough 1446-1472 [aged 20] were married at Lingfield, Kent. She by marriage Baroness Cobham. The difference in their ages was 34 years. She the daughter of Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham and Anne Neville Duchess Buckingham [aged 58]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1470 John Brooke 7th Baron Cobham [aged 22] and Margaret Neville Baroness Cobham 1454-1506 [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Baroness Cobham. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 10th December 1472 John Mowbray 4th Duke of Norfolk [aged 28] and Elizabeth Talbot Duchess Norfolk 1442-1507 [aged 30] were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. She the daughter of John "Old Talbot" Talbot 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and Margaret Beauchamp Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford. He the son of John Mowbray 3rd Duke of Norfolk and Eleanor Bourchier Duchess Norfolk 1417-1474 [aged 55]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

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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Before 1475 John Echingham 1448-1500 [aged 26] and Anne Wingfield 1462-1498 [aged 12] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

On 11th September 1478 Frederick IV King Naples [aged 26] and Anne of Savoy 1455-1480 [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Amadeus "Happy" Savoy IX Duke Savoy 1435-1472 and Yolande Valois Duchess Savoy 1434-1478 [deceased]. He the son of Ferdinand I King Naples [aged 55] and Isabella Clermont Queen Consort Naples. They were fourth cousins.

Around 1483 James Tuchet 7th Baron Audley, 4th Baron Tuchet [aged 20] and Margaret Darrell [aged 18] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1484 Edward Sutton 2nd Baron Dudley 1459-1532 [aged 25] and Cecily Willoughby Baroness Dudley 1463-1539 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Baroness Dudley. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.

In or before 1486 Richard Fitzhugh 6th Baron Fitzhugh 1457-1487 [aged 28] and Elizabeth Burgh Baroness Fitzhugh were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1486 Robert Aske [aged 21] and Elizabeth Clifford 1461-1531 [aged 24] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1487 John Bourbon II Duke Bourbon [aged 61] and Jeanne Bourbon Duchess Bourbon 1465-1511 [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Duchess Bourbon. The difference in their ages was 39 years. She the daughter of John Bourbon VIII Count Vendôme 1428-1478 and Isabelle Beauvau Countess Vendôme. He the son of Charles Bourbon I Duke Bourbon and Agnes Valois Duchess Bourbon 1407-1476. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.

Before 1488 John Wingfield -1525 and Anne Tuchet 1455-1500 [aged 32] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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Before 1490 Hugh Montgomerie 1st Earl Eglinton 1460-1545 [aged 29] and Helen Campbell Countess Eglinton 1460-1528 [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Countess Eglinton. She the daughter of Colin Campbell 1st Earl Argyll [aged 56] and Isabella Stewart Countess Argyll. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1492 Henry Grey 4th or 7th Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 56] and Katherine Stourton Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 36] were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Codnor. The difference in their ages was 20 years. They were fourth cousins.

Around 1492 John Savage of Frodsham 1470-1527 [aged 22] and Anne Bostock [aged 13] were married. They were fourth cousins.

After 1492 Anthony Browne 1443-1506 [aged 48] and Lucy Neville [aged 24] were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu and Isabel Ingaldsthorpe 1441-1476. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 22nd October 1494 Henry Wentworth 4th Baron Despencer 1448-1501 [aged 46] and Elizabeth Neville Baroness Scrope and Despencer -1517 were married. She by marriage Baroness Despencer. She the daughter of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu and Isabel Ingaldsthorpe 1441-1476. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1495 William Hay 4th Earl Erroll -1513 and Christian Lyon Countess Erroll 1482-1529 [aged 12] were married. He the son of William Hay 3rd Earl Erroll [aged 45] and Isabel Gordon Countess Erroll. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

In 1498 Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde [aged 21] and Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde [aged 18] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk [aged 55] and Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1499 David Murray of Arngask, Balvaird and Kippo and Janet Lindsay -1499 were married. They were fourth cousins.

Before 14th August 1499 George de Vere 1443-1503 [aged 56] and Margaret Stafford 1450-1530 [aged 49] were married. He the son of John de Vere 12th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Howard Countess of Oxford 1410-1475. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1500 John Arundell of Lanherne 1474-1545 [aged 25] and Eleanor Grey -1503 were married. She the daughter of Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset [aged 44] and Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset [aged 39]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1508 Thomas Knyvet [aged 22] and Muriel Howard Viscountess Lisle [aged 22] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk [aged 64] and Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1510 John Talbot of Albrighton [aged 24] and Margaret Troutbeck [aged 17] were married. They were fourth cousins.

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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Before 1511 James Berkeley of Thornbury 1472-1515 [aged 38] and Susan Fitzalan were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 7th July 1512 Colin Campbell 3rd of Glenorchy 1480-1523 [aged 32] and Margery Stewart -1524 were married. She the daughter of John Stewart 1st Earl Atholl 1440- [aged 72] and Eleanor Sinclair Countess Atholl 1457-1518 [aged 55]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before December 1512 Ralph Neville 4th Earl of Westmoreland [aged 14] and Katherine Stafford Countess of Westmoreland [aged 13] were married. She by marriage Countess of Westmoreland. She the daughter of Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham [aged 34] and Eleanor Percy Duchess Buckingham -1530. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1513 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 19] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford 1500-1540 [aged 12] were married. She by marriage Baroness de Clifford. She the daughter of Henry Percy 5th Earl of Northumberland [aged 34] and Katherine Spencer Countess Northumberland 1477-1542 [aged 35]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1518 William Brereton 1473-1541 [aged 45] and Eleanor Brereton 1484-1571 [aged 34] were married. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1520 John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer [aged 26] and Dorothy de Vere -1527 were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Before 1525 John Sutton 3rd Baron Dudley [aged 30] and Cecily Grey Baroness Dudley -1554 were married. She the daughter of Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset and Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset [aged 64]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1526 Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester [aged 29] and Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Worcester. He the son of Charles Somerset 1st Earl of Worcester [aged 65] and Elizabeth Herbert 3rd Baroness Herbert Raglan 1476-1507. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 15th March 1526 Leonard Grey 1st Viscount Grane [aged 47] and Eleanor Dudley Countess Somerset 1487-1526 [aged 39] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Grane. He the son of Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset and Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset [aged 65]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.

In 1529 Edward Burgh and Catherine Parr Queen Consort England [aged 16] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke

Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.

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Before 1st September 1532 Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex [aged 49] and Margaret Stanley Countess Sussex -1534 were married. She by marriage Countess of Sussex. She the daughter of Thomas Stanley 2nd Earl of Derby 1485-1521 and Anne Hastings Countess Derby 1485-1550 [aged 47]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 4th June 1535 John St Leger and Catherine Neville 1520-1565 [aged 15] were married. The date confirmed by the mentioned in her father's will that they were married. He had been a ward of her father George Neville 5th and 3rd Baron Abergavenny [aged 66]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In or before 1538 Thomas Wentworth 1st Baron Wentworth [aged 36] and Margaret Fortescue Baroness Wentworth 1502-1551 [aged 35] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 28th April 1539 George Talbot 6th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 11] and Gertrude Manners Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford 1525-1567 [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland [aged 47] and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland [aged 44]. He the son of Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury [aged 39] and Mary Dacre 1502-1538. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1544 Henry Daubeney 1st Earl Bridgewater [aged 50] and Elizabeth Neville 1491-1544 [aged 52] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Around 1544 William Keith Master of Marischal 1527-1580 [aged 17] and Elizabeth Hay 1531-1578 [aged 13] were married. She the daughter of George Hay 7th Earl Erroll 1508-1573 [aged 36] and Margaret Robertson Countess Erroll. He the son of William Keith 4th Earl Marischal 1506-1581 [aged 37] and Margaret Keith Countess Marischal [aged 33]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1545 John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 24] and Lucy Somerset Baroness Latimer Snape 1524-1583 [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Baroness Latimer of Snape. She the daughter of Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester [aged 48] and Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester [aged 42]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Before 1548 Marmaduke Constable -1575 and Jane Conyers -1558 were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1548 William Parr 1st Marquess Northampton [aged 36] and Elisabeth Brooke Marchioness Northampton 1526-1565 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Marchioness Northampton. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1549 Warham St Leger 1525-1597 [aged 24] and Ursula Neville 1528-1575 [aged 21] were married at St Martin's Church, Ludgate. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

1553 Grey and Dudley Triple Wedding

On 25th May 1553 a triple wedding was celebrated at Durham Place, the London townhouse of John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 49], father of Guildford Dudley [aged 18] and Katherine Dudley Countess Huntingdon 1538-1620 [aged 15]...

Guildford Dudley and Lady Jane Grey [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk [aged 36] and Frances Brandon Duchess of Suffolk [aged 35]. He the son of John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland and Jane Guildford Duchess Northumberland [aged 44]. They were third cousin once removed. She a great granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

Henry Hastings 3rd Earl Huntingdon [aged 18] and Katherine Dudley Countess Huntingdon 1538-1620 were married. She the daughter of John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland and Jane Guildford Duchess Northumberland. He the son of Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon [aged 39] and Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon [aged 42]. They were fourth cousin once removed.

Henry Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke [aged 15] and Catherine Grey Countess Hertford [aged 12] were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk and Frances Brandon Duchess of Suffolk. He the son of William Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke [aged 52] and Anne Parr Countess Pembroke. They were fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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On 7th February 1555 Henry Stanley 4th Earl of Derby [aged 23] and Margaret Clifford Countess Derby [aged 15] were married. She the daughter of Henry Clifford 2nd Earl of Cumberland [aged 38] and Eleanor Brandon Countess Cumberland. He the son of Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby [aged 45] and Dorothy Howard Countess Derby [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In 1558 Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk [aged 21] and Margaret Audley Duchess Norfolk [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk, Countess Surrey. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1559 Robert Plunkett 5th Baron Dunsany -1559 and Eleanor Darcy Baroness Dunsany were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1559 Charles "The Great" Lorraine III Duke Lorraine 1543-1608 [aged 15] and Claude Valois Duchess Lorraine [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Duchess Lorraine. She the daughter of King Henry II of France [aged 39] and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France [aged 39]. He the son of Francis Lorraine I Duke Lorraine 1517-1545 and Christina Oldenburg Duchess Lorraine [aged 37]. They were fourth cousins.

After 1559 Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland [aged 32] and Bridget Hussey Countess Bedford [aged 33] were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

Henry II of France Dies Francis and Mary "Queen of Scots" Succeeds

On 20th July 1559 Philip "The Prudent" II King Spain [aged 32] and Elizabeth Valois Queen Consort Spain [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Spain. She the daughter of King Henry II of France [deceased] and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France [aged 40]. He the son of Charles V Holy Roman Emperor and Isabel Aviz Queen Consort Spain 1503-1539. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.

On 25th February 1560 William Brooke 10th Baron Cobham [aged 32] and Frances Newton Baroness Cobham [aged 21] were married at Whitehall Palace [Map]. She by marriage Baroness Cobham. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Around 1561 Walter Devereux 1st Earl Essex [aged 19] and Lettice Knollys Countess Essex and Leicester [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Hereford. They were fourth cousins.

On 8th February 1562 James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent [aged 31] and Agnes Keith Countess Moray and Mar 1530-1588 [aged 31] were married at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. She by marriage Countess Moray and Countess Mar. She the daughter of William Keith 4th Earl Marischal 1506-1581 [aged 55] and Margaret Keith Countess Marischal. He the illegitmate son of King James V of Scotland and Margaret Erskine 1515-1572 [aged 46]. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 10th August 1562 Hugh Montgomerie 3rd Earl Eglinton [aged 31] and Agnes Drummond Countess Eglinton [aged 39] were married. She by marriage Countess Eglinton. See Memorials of the Montgomeries Pages 185-187 He the son of Hugh Montgomerie 2nd Earl Eglinton -1546 and Marion Seton Countess Eglinton 1495-1561. They were fourth cousins.

On 26th November 1570 Charles IX King France [aged 20] and Elisabeth of Austria Queen Consort France 1554-1592 [aged 16] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. She the daughter of Maximilian Habsburg Spain II Holy Roman Emperor [aged 43] and Maria of Spain Holy Roman Empress [aged 42]. He the son of King Henry II of France and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France [aged 51]. They were fourth cousins.

Around 17th February 1571 John Maxwell 1st Earl Morton [aged 17] and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Morton 1556-1637 were married. She by marriage Countess Morton. She the daughter of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus 1515-1558 and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus 1525-1596 [aged 46]. They were fourth cousins.

Coronation and Marriage of Henry III King France

On 14th February 1575 Henry III King France [aged 23] and Louise Lorraine Queen Consort France [aged 21] were married at Reims Cathedral; the day after his coronation. She by marriage Queen Consort France. He the son of King Henry II of France and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France [aged 55]. They were fourth cousins.

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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On 26th January 1584 Alexander Livingston 1st Earl Linlithgow -1621 and Helen Hay were married. She the daughter of Andrew Hay 8th Earl Erroll 1531-1585 [aged 53] and Jean Hay 1540- [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins.

On 27th June 1584 Francis Hay 9th Earl Erroll [aged 20] and Margaret Stewart Countess Erroll 1569-1586 [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. She the daughter of James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent and Agnes Keith Countess Moray and Mar 1530-1588 [aged 53]. He the son of Andrew Hay 8th Earl Erroll 1531-1585 [aged 53] and Jean Hay 1540- [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In 1585 Henry Wentworth 3rd Baron Wentworth 1558-1593 [aged 26] and Anne Hopton Baroness Wentworth 1561-1625 [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Baroness Wentworth. They were fourth cousins.

On 8th November 1596 a double marriage ceremony, both daughters of Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester [aged 46] was held at Essex House. William Petre 2nd Baron Petre 1575-1637 [aged 21] and Katherine Somerset Baroness Petre 1575-1625 [aged 21] were married. Henry Guildford 1566- [aged 30] and Elizabeth Somerset 1590-1625 [aged 6] were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester and Elizabeth Hastings Countess of Worcester 1546-1621 [aged 50]. She the daughter of Edward Somerset 4th Earl of Worcester and Elizabeth Hastings Countess of Worcester 1546-1621. They were fourth cousins. They were fourth cousin twice removed.

On 29th November 1597 Edward Stafford [aged 45] and Douglas Howard Baroness Sheffield [aged 55] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1598 Edmund Carey [aged 40] and Elizabeth Neville [aged 48] were married. The marriage was, perhaps, a means of procuring a pardon for her two sons who had previously shot and killed a neighbour, and fled abroad. A payment was made to the bereaved family and the sons were allowed to return. They were fourth cousins.

On 17th December 1600 Henry IV King France [aged 47] and Marie de Medici Queen Consort France [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort of France. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of Antoine King Navarre and Jeanne Albret III Queen Navarre. They were fourth cousins.

On 15th January 1601 Henry Hastings 5th Earl Huntingdon [aged 14] and Elizabeth Stanley Countess Huntingdon 1588-1633 [aged 13] were married. She the daughter of Ferdinando Stanley 5th Earl of Derby and Alice Spencer Countess Derby [aged 51]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In 1603 Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex [aged 11] and Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset [aged 12] were married. They were separated after the wedding given their young age. Essex went on a European tour from 1607 to 1609. When he returned she avoided him having fallen for Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset [aged 16] whilst her husband was away. He was ill with smallpox. She sought an annulment with her father Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex and uncle Henry Howard 1st Earl of Northampton [aged 62] acting for her. She maintained the marriage had not been consummated and was examined by ten matrons and two midwives who found her hymen intact. It was widely rumoured at the time that Sir Thomas Monson's [aged 38] daughter was a substitute, which is possible because she had requested to be veiled during the examination "for modesty's sake". He maintained he was capable with other women, but was unable to consummate his marriage blaming her. She the daughter of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 41] and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk [aged 39]. He the son of Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex and Frances Walsingham Countess Essex [aged 36]. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1604 David Barry -1604 and Elizabeth Power were married. They were fourth cousins.

William of Worcester's Chronicle of England

William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.

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After 1605 William Sandys 3rd Baron Sandys of the Vyne [aged 62] and Anne Baker Baroness Sanys were married. She by marriage Baroness Sandys of The Vyne in Hampshire. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1609 George Wharton [aged 25] and Anne Manners [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of John Manners 4th Earl of Rutland and Elizabeth Charlton Countess Rutland. They were fourth cousins.

On 11th April 1611 Thomas Wharton 1588-1622 [aged 23] and Philadelphia Carey -1654 were married. She the daughter of Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth [aged 51] and Elizabeth Trevannion Countess Monmouth [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 17th January 1612 Ferdinando Fairfax 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron 1584-1648 [aged 27] and Mary Sheffield 1588-1619 [aged 24] were married. She the daughter of Edmund Sheffield 1st Earl Mulgrave [aged 46] and Ursula Tyrwhitt 1540-1617 [aged 72]. They were fourth cousins.

Before October 1612 John Graham 4th Earl Montrose 1573-1626 [aged 39] and Margaret Ruthven Countess Montrose were married. She by marriage Countess Montrose. She the daughter of William Ruthven 1st Earl Gowrie and Dorothea Stewart Countess Gowrie 1541-1627 [aged 71]. He the son of John Graham 3rd Earl Montrose 1548-1608. They were fourth cousins.

On 25th September 1613 Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex [aged 22] and Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset [aged 23] marriage annulled by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland [aged 47]. She married Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset [aged 26] three months later.

In 1614 Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire [aged 26] and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire [aged 18] were married. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter [aged 48] and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter 1578-1658 [aged 35]. He the son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 52] and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins.

On 3rd March 1617 William Seymour 2nd Duke of Somerset [aged 29] and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset [aged 17] were married at Drayton Bassett, Staffordshire [Map]. She the daughter of Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex and Frances Walsingham Countess Essex [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In 1620 Robert Petre 3rd Baron Petre 1599-1638 [aged 20] and Mary Browne Baroness Petre -1685 were married. She by marriage Baroness Petre. They were fourth cousins.

Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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On 19th July 1620 Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford [aged 21] and Anne Cecil [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Groby. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter [aged 54] and Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter 1578-1658 [aged 42]. They were fourth cousins.

On 18th December 1622 John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester [aged 24] and Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester were married. She the daughter of Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage [aged 36] and Elizabeth Darcy 1st Countess Rivers [aged 41]. He the son of William Paulet 4th Marquess Winchester 1559-1629 [aged 63] and Lucy Cecil Marchioness Winchester -1614. They were fourth cousins.

On 6th July 1626 Mildmay Fane 2nd Earl of Westmoreland [aged 24] and Grace Thornhurst Countess of Westmoreland [aged 22] were married. He the son of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 46] and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland 1582-1640 [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins.

On 1st April 1627 Landgrave George II of Hesse-Darmstadt 1605-1661 [aged 22] and Sophie Eleonore of Saxony 1609-1671 [aged 17] were married. They had three sons and twelve daughters. She the daughter of John George Elector Saxony [aged 42] and Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia 1586-1659 [aged 40]. They were fourth cousins.

In 1628 Edward Somerset 2nd Marquess Worcester [aged 25] and Elizabeth Dormer -1635 were married. He the son of Henry Somerset 1st Marquess Worcester [aged 51] and Anne Russell Countess Worcester 1578-1639 [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins.

On 11th March 1630 Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex [aged 39] and Elizabeth Paulet Countess Essex -1656 were married. She by marriage Countess Essex. He the son of Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex and Frances Walsingham Countess Essex [aged 63]. They were fourth cousins.

On 14th February 1631 John Cope 3rd Baronet 1608-1638 [aged 22] and Elizabeth Fane 1608-1669 [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland 1582-1640 [aged 49]. They were fourth cousins.

In 1632 James Hay 2nd Earl Carlisle [aged 20] and Margaret Russell Countess Manchester and Carlisle were married. She the daughter of Francis Russell 4th Earl Bedford [aged 39] and Catherine Brydges Countess Bedford [aged 52]. He the son of James Hay 1st Earl Carlisle [aged 52] and Honora Denny -1614. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1633 Henry Arundell 3rd Baron Arundel [aged 24] and Cicely Compton Baroness Arundel Wardour 1610-1676 [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Baroness Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire. They were fourth cousins.

Around 8th March 1636 Walter Vavasour 2nd Baronet 1612-1666 and Ursula Belasyse 1617- [aged 19] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In December 1636 Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet [aged 21] and Ursula Darcy Lady Wyvill 1619-1680 [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 1599-1689 [aged 37] and Grace Rokeby [aged 36]. They were fourth cousins.

On 6th July 1637 Francis Browne 3rd Viscount Montagu [aged 27] and Elizabeth Somerset Viscountess Montague 1618-1684 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Montagu. She the daughter of Henry Somerset 1st Marquess Worcester [aged 60] and Anne Russell Countess Worcester 1578-1639 [aged 59]. They were fourth cousins.

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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After 28th October 1638 Edward Stourton 1617-1644 [aged 21] and Mary Petre -1672 were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1639 Henry Guise II Duke Guise 1614-1664 [aged 24] and Anne Marie Gonzaga 1616-1684 [aged 23] were married clandestinely. He subsequently denied the marriage. She the daughter of Charles Gonzaga I Duke Mantua 1580-1637. They were fourth cousins.

In 1641 John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater [aged 17] and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater 1627-1663 [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 48] and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 49]. He the son of John Egerton 1st Earl Bridgewater [aged 62] and Frances Stanley Countess Bridgewater 1583-1636. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England.

In 1645 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 52] and Margaret Lucas Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 22] were married. The difference in their ages was 30 years. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England.

On 24th December 1645 Edward Sackville -1646 and Bridget Wray Countess Lindsey 1627-1657 [aged 18] were married. She the daughter of Edward Wray -1658 and Elizabeth Norreys 3rd Baroness Norreys Rycote 1603-1645 [deceased]. He the son of Edward Sackville 4th Earl Dorset [aged 54] and Mary Curzon Countess Dorset. They were fourth cousins.

On 28th June 1648 Henry Seymour 1626-1654 [aged 22] and Mary Capell Duchess Beaufort [aged 17] were married at Little Hadham, Hertfordshire [Map]. He the son of William Seymour 2nd Duke of Somerset [aged 60] and Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 7th July 1648 Henry Howard 1620-1663 [aged 28] and Elizabeth Spencer Baroness Craven [aged 31] were married. He the son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire [aged 60] and Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire [aged 52]. They were fourth cousins.

After 16th September 1651 Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet 1628-1668 [aged 23] and Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex 1631- [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. She the daughter of Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath and Dorothy St John Countess Bath -1632. They were fourth cousins.

Before 25th June 1652 Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon [aged 19] and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon 1633-1678 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Countess Carnarvon. He the son of Robert Dormer 1st Earl Carnarvon 1610-1643 and Anne Sophia Herbert Countess Carnarvon. They were fourth cousins.

In 1654 Charles Seymour 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge [aged 33] and Eizabeth Alington 2nd Baroness Seymour Trowbridge 1635-1691 [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Baroness Seymour of Trowbridge. They had five sons and two daughters. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 27th February 1654 William Wentworth 2nd Earl Strafford [aged 27] and Henriette Stanley Countess Strafford 1630-1685 [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of James Stanley 7th Earl of Derby and Charlotte Thouars Countess Derby [aged 54]. He the son of Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford and Arabella Holles -1631. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

In April 1654 John Stewart 2nd Earl Traquair 1624-1666 [aged 30] and Anne Seton 1634-1686 [aged 19] were married. She the daughter of George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Elizabeth Maxwell Countess Winton -1664. He the son of John Stewart 1st Earl Traquair 1600-1659 [aged 54] and Catherine Carnegie Countess Traquair 1600-1655 [aged 54]. They were fourth cousins.

William of Worcester's Chronicle of England

William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.

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In July 1654 William Herbert 1st Marquess Powis [aged 28] and Elizabeth Somerset Marchioness Powis [aged 19] were married. She the daughter of Edward Somerset 2nd Marquess Worcester [aged 52] and Elizabeth Dormer -1635. They were fourth cousins.

On 21st October 1658 William Brereton 3rd Baron Brereton [aged 27] and Frances Willoughby Baroness Brereton 1625-1680 [aged 33] were married at St Margaret Pattens. They were fourth cousins.

Before 25th December 1660 Henry Somerset 1st Duke Beaufort [aged 31] and Mary Capell Duchess Beaufort [aged 30] were married. He the son of Edward Somerset 2nd Marquess Worcester [aged 58] and Elizabeth Dormer -1635. They were fourth cousins.

In or after 1663 William Crofts 1st Baron Crofts [aged 52] and Elizabeth Spencer Baroness Craven [aged 46] were married. They were fourth cousins.

Before 25th February 1663 William Crofts 1st Baron Crofts [aged 52] and Dorothy Hobart 1620-1663 [aged 43] were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

On 7th November 1664 John Egerton 3rd Earl Bridgewater 1646-1701 [aged 17] and Elizabeth Cranfield -1669 were married. She the daughter of James Cranfield 2nd Earl Middlesex and Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex 1631- [aged 33]. He the son of John Egerton 2nd Earl Bridgewater [aged 41] and Elizabeth Cavendish Countess Bridgewater 1627-1663. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

Before 1665 William Petre 4th Baron Petre [aged 38] and Elizabeth Savage Baroness Petre were married. She by marriage Baroness Petre. She the daughter of John Savage 2nd Earl Rivers and Catherine Parker 1597-1645. They were fourth cousins.

On 28th August 1665 Charles Gordon 1st Earl Aboyne 1638-1681 [aged 27] and Elizabeth Lyon Countess Aboyne 1647-1681 [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Countess Aboyne. She the daughter of John Lyon 2nd Earl Kinghorne 1596-1646 and Elizabeth Maule Countess Kinghorne and Linlithgow. He the son of George Gordon 2nd Marquess Huntly 1592-1649 and Anna Campbell Marchioness Huntly -1638. They were fourth cousins.

On 15th June 1667 Christian V King of Denmark and Norway [aged 21] and Charlotte Amalie Hesse-Kassel Queen Consort Denmark and Norway [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of Wilhelm "The Just" VI Hesse-Kassel 1629-1663 and Hedwig Sophia Hohenzollern 1623-1683 [aged 43]. He the son of Frederick III King of Denmark [aged 58] and Sophie Amalie Hanover Queen Consort Denmark [aged 39]. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1668 William Sandys 6th Baron Sandes and Mary Cecil were married. There was no issue from the marriage. She the daughter of William Cecil 2nd Earl Salisbury [aged 76] and Catherine Howard Countess Salisbury [aged 77]. They were fourth cousins.

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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In 1668 Robert Worsley 3rd Baronet 1643-1675 [aged 25] and Mary Herbert Countess Gainsborough -1693 were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 25th March 1669 Robert Maxwell 4th Earl Nithsdale 1628-1683 [aged 41] and Lucy Douglas Countess Nithsdale 1644-1723 [aged 25] were married. She the daughter of William Douglas 1st Marquess Douglas and Mary Gordon Marchioness Douglas 1600-1674 [aged 69]. He the son of John Maxwell 3rd Earl Nithsdale 1605-1677 [aged 64]. They were fourth cousins.

On 28th October 1669 Charles Moore 2nd Earl Drogheda -1679 and Letitia Robartes Countess Drogheda [aged 19] were married. She the daughter of John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor [aged 63] and Letitia Isabella Smythe Countess Radnor [aged 39]. He the son of Henry Moore 1st Earl Drogheda 1622-1676 [aged 47] and Alice Spencer Countess Drogheda 1625-1696 [aged 43]. They were fourth cousins.

On 31st August 1676 Thomas Bruce 3rd Earl Elgin 2nd Earl Ailesbury [aged 20] and Elizabeth Seymour Countess Elgin and Ailesbury 1655-1697 [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Henry Seymour 1626-1654 and Mary Capell Duchess Beaufort [aged 45]. He the son of Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.

Before 7th August 1681 John Mainwaring 2nd Baronet 1656-1702 [aged 25] and Elizabeth Whitley were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 26th April 1683 Edward Noel 1st Earl Gainsborough [aged 42] and Mary Herbert Countess Gainsborough -1693 were married. She by marriage Countess Gainsborough. They were fourth cousins.

On 12th July 1683 George Downing 2nd Baronet [aged 27] and Catherine Cecil Lady Downing -1688 were married. She the daughter of James Cecil 3rd Earl Salisbury and Margaret Manners Countess of Salisbury -1682. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1687 William Spencer 1630-1687 [aged 56] and Elizabeth Gerard were married. They were fourth cousins.

After 12th September 1692 Charles Livingston 2nd Earl of Newburgh and Frances Brudenell Countess Newburgh -1736 were married. She by marriage Countess of Newburgh. He the son of James Livingston 1st Earl Newburgh and Catherine Howard Countess Newburgh -1650. They were fourth cousins.

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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On 2nd April 1695 William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax 1665-1700 [aged 30] and Mary Finch Duchess Roxburghe 1677- [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Marchioness Halifax. She the daughter of Daniel Finch 2nd Earl Nottingham 7th Earl Winchilsea [aged 47] and Essex Rich Countess Nottingham. He the son of George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax [aged 61] and Dorothy Spencer Lady Savile 1640-1670. They were fourth cousins.

On or after 4th June 1696, the date of their marriage license, John Guise 3rd Baronet [aged 19] and Elizabeth Napier Lady Guise were married. She by marriage Lady Guise of Elmore in Gloucestershire. They were fourth cousins.

Before 1st August 1696 William Douglas 1st Earl March 1670-1745 [aged 26] and Jean Hay Countess March -1729 were married. She the daughter of John Hay 1st Marquess Tweeddale [aged 70] and Jean Scott Marchioness Tweddale. He the son of William Douglas 1st Duke Queensberry and Isabel Douglas Countess Queensberry 1642-1691. They were fourth cousins.

On 14th April 1702 John Paulett 1st Earl Paulett [aged 34] and Bridget Bertie Countess Paulett -1748 were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 7th July 1702 Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort [aged 18] and Mary Sackville 2nd Duchess Beaufort 1689-1705 [aged 13] were married. She by marriage Duchess Beaufort. She the daughter of Charles Sackville 6th Earl Dorset 1st Earl Middlesex [aged 59] and Mary Compton Countess Dorset and Middlesex 1669-1691. They were fourth cousins.

On 2nd January 1704 Frederick William I Duke Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1675-1713 [aged 28] and Sophie Charlotte Hesse-Kassel Duchess Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1678-1749 [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Duchess Mecklenburg Schwerin. She the daughter of Charles I Landgrave Hesse-Kassel 1654-1730 [aged 49] and Maria Amalia of Courland Landgravine Hesse-Kassel [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins.

On 26th February 1706 Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort [aged 21] and Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort 1687-1709 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Duchess Beaufort. She the daughter of Wriothesley Baptist Noel 2nd Earl Gainsborough 1661-1690 and Catherine Greville Duchess Buckingham and Normandby. They were fourth cousins.

On 22nd July 1706 Lieutenant-General Harry Mordaunt 1663-1720 [aged 43] and Margaret Spencer 1680- [aged 26] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1708 John Mordaunt [aged 27] and Frances Powlett -1715 were married. She the daughter of Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton [aged 47] and Frances Ramsden. He the son of Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth [aged 50] and Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins.

In 1708 Frederick I King Prussia [aged 50] and Sophia Louise Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Prussia [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Prussia. The difference in their ages was 27 years. He the son of Frederick William "Great Elector" Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg and Luise Henriette Orange Nassau. They were fourth cousins.

In 1709 Edward Watson 1686-1722 [aged 22] and Catherine Tufton 1692-1734 [aged 16] were married. She the daughter of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet 1644-1729 [aged 64] and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 [aged 43]. He the son of Lewis Watson 1st Earl Rockingham 1655-1724 [aged 53] and Catherine Sondes Countess Rockingham [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins.

On 12th February 1709 James Cecil 5th Earl Salisbury 1691-1728 [aged 17] and Anne Tufton Countess of Salisbury -1757 were married. She the daughter of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet 1644-1729 [aged 64] and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712 [aged 44]. He the son of James Cecil 4th Earl Salisbury 1666-1694 and Frances Bennett Countess of Salisbury [aged 38]. They were fourth cousins.

William of Worcester's Chronicle of England

William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.

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Before 9th November 1709 Berkeley Lucy 3rd Baronet 1672-1759 [aged 37] and Catherine Cotton were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 13th March 1712 John Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Gower [aged 17] and Evelyn Pierrepont Baroness Gower 1691-1727 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Baroness Gower. She the daughter of Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull [aged 57] and Mary Fielding Countess Kingston upon Hull 1668-1697. They were fourth cousins.

On 20th May 1714 James Waldegrave 1st Earl Waldegrave [aged 30] and Mary Webb 1695-1719 [aged 19] were married. He the son of Henry Waldegrave 1st Baron Waldegrave and Henrietta Fitzjames Countess Newcastle [aged 47]. They were fourth cousins. He a grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Before 26th May 1714 George Mordaunt 1670-1728 [aged 44] and Catherine Spencer 1680-1714 [aged 34] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In 1717 Rich Ingram 5th Viscount Irvine [aged 28] and Anne Howard Viscountess Irvine 1696-1764 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Irvine. She the daughter of Charles Howard 3rd Earl Carlisle 1669-1738 [aged 48] and Anne Capell Countess Carlisle [aged 43]. They were fourth cousins.

After January 1724 William Capell 3rd Earl Essex [aged 26] and Elizabeth Russell Countess Essex 1711-1784 [aged 13] were married. She by marriage Countess Essex. She the daughter of Wriothesley Russell 2nd Duke Bedford 1680-1711 and Elizabeth Howland Duchess Bedford [aged 42]. He the son of Algernon Capell 2nd Earl Essex 1670-1710 and Mary Bentinck Countess Essex 1679-1726 [aged 44]. They were fourth cousins.

On 27th June 1724 Thomas Lumley-Saunderson 3rd Earl Scarborough [aged 33] and Frances Hamilton Countess Scarborough -1772 were married. She the daughter of George Hamilton 1st Earl Orkney 1666-1737 [aged 58] and Elizabeth Villiers Countess Orkney 1657-1733 [aged 67]. He the son of Richard Lumley 1st Earl Scarborough and Frances Jones Countess Scarborough. They were fourth cousins.

On 29th October 1726 Henry Pelham [aged 32] and Catherine Manners -1780 were married. She the daughter of John Manners 2nd Duke Rutland and Catherine Russell Duchess Rutland 1676-1711. They were fourth cousins.

In 1728 Francis North 1st Earl Guildford [aged 23] and Lucy Montagu Baroness Guildford -1734 were married. She the daughter of George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax [aged 44] and Ricarda Posthuma Saltonstale. They were fourth cousins.

On 25th March 1734 Prince William of Orange 1711-1751 [aged 22] and Princess Anne Hanover [aged 24] were married at St James's Palace [Map]. She the daughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 50] and Caroline Hohenzollern Queen Consort England [aged 51]. They were fourth cousins.

On 16th May 1736 John Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Gower [aged 41] and Mary Tufton Countess Gower were married. She by marriage Baroness Gower. She the daughter of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet 1644-1729 and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet 1665-1712. They were fourth cousins.

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 1738 Charles III King Spain [aged 21] and Maria Amalia of Saxony Queen Consort Spain 1724-1760 [aged 13] were married. He the son of Philippe V King Spain [aged 54] and Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain [aged 45]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.

Before 21st October 1739 William Montagu 2nd Duke Manchester 1700-1739 [aged 39] and Isabella Montagu Duchess Manchester [aged 33] were married. She by marriage Duchess Manchester. She the daughter of John Montagu 2nd Duke Montagu [aged 49] and Mary Churchill Duchess of Montagu [aged 50]. He the son of Charles Montagu 1st Duke Manchester 1662-1722 and Doddington Greville Duchess Manchester 1672-1720. They were fourth cousins.

On 8th May 1740 Frederick Hesse-Kassel [aged 19] and Mary Hanover 1723-1772 [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of King George II [aged 56]. She the daughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland and Caroline Hohenzollern Queen Consort England. He the son of William Hesse-Kassel 1682-1760 [aged 58]. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1741 Butler Cavendish Wentworth 2nd Baronet 1710-1741 [aged 30] and Briget Milbanke were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 3rd September 1741 Cosmo George Gordon 3rd Duke Gordon 1720-1752 [aged 21] and Catherine Gordon Duchess Gordon 1718-1799 [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Duchess Gordon. She the daughter of William Gordon 2nd Earl Aberdeen [aged 62] and Susan Murray 1699-1725. He the son of Alexander Gordon 2nd Duke Gordon 1678-1728 and Henrietta Mordaunt Duchess Gordon -1760. They were fourth cousins.

In 1743 Henry Howard 4th Earl Carlisle [aged 48] and Isabella Byron Countess Carlisle 1721-1795 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Carlisle. The difference in their ages was 27 years. He the son of Charles Howard 3rd Earl Carlisle 1669-1738 and Anne Capell Countess Carlisle [aged 69]. They were fourth cousins.

On 12th September 1745 Francis Charteris de jure 7th Earl of Wemyss 1723-1808 [aged 21] and Catherine Gordon Countess Wemyss 1713-1791 [aged 32] were married. She the daughter of Alexander Gordon 2nd Duke Gordon 1678-1728 and Henrietta Mordaunt Duchess Gordon -1760. He the son of James Wemyss 5th Earl of Wemyss 1699-1756 [aged 46] and Janet Charteris. They were fourth cousins.

On 11th October 1749 William Stourton 16th Baron Stourton 1704-1781 [aged 45] and Winifrede Howard Baroness Stourton 1726-1753 [aged 23] were married. The difference in their ages was 22 years. They were fourth cousins.

On 27th November 1765 Thomas Stapleton 5th Baronet 1727-1781 [aged 38] and Mary Fane Lady Stapleton 1744-1835 [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Lady Stapleton of Leeward Islands. They were fourth cousins.

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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On 2nd May 1767 Henry Scott 3rd Duke Buccleuch [aged 20] and Elizabeth Montagu Duchess Buccleuch 1743-1827 [aged 23] were married at Montagu House Whitehall Palace. She by marriage Duchess Buccleuch. She the daughter of George Brudenell aka Montagu 1st Duke Montagu [aged 54] and Mary Montagu Duchess of Montagu [aged 56]. He the son of Francis Scott 1721-1750 and Caroline Campbell 1st Baroness Greenwich 1717-1794 [aged 49]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 7th June 1774 William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire [aged 26] and Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire [aged 17] were married at St Mary's Church, Wimbledon. It was her 17th birthday. She by marriage Duchess Devonshire. She the daughter of John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer [aged 39] and Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer [aged 37]. He the son of William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire and Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington 1731-1754. They were fourth cousins.

On 19th August 1776 Charles Dillon Lee 12th Viscount Dillon 1745-1813 [aged 30] and Henrietta Maria Phipps 1757-1782 [aged 19] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 18th April 1785 George Hay 7th Marquess Tweedale 1753-1804 [aged 32] and Hannah Maitland Marchioness Tweddale 1750-1804 [aged 35] were married. She the daughter of John Maitland 7th Earl Lauderdale 1718-1789 [aged 67] and Mary Turner Lombe Countess Launderdale. They were fourth cousins.

On 16th January 1788 Robert Edward Petre 9th Baron Petre 1742-1801 [aged 45] and Juliana Barbara Howard Baroness Petre 1769-1833 [aged 18] were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 21st March 1801 George Howard 6th Earl Carlisle 1773-1848 [aged 27] and Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire [aged 53] and Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire [aged 43]. He the son of Frederick Howard 5th Earl Carlisle [aged 52] and Margaret Caroline Leveson-Gower Countess Carlisle -1824. They were fourth cousins.

On 18th August 1806 Thomas Foley 3rd Baron Foley 1780-1833 [aged 25] and Cecilia Olivia Geraldine Fitzgerald Baroness Foley 1786-1863 [aged 20] were married at Boyle Farm, Kingston Upon Thames. She by marriage Baroness Foley of Kidderminster in Worcestershire. She the daughter of William Robert Fitzgerald 2nd Duke Leinster 1749-1804 and Emilia St George Duchess Leinster. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Before 29th September 1812 Major-General Archibald Montgomerie 1773-1814 [aged 39] and Mary Montgomerie Lady Lamb [aged 25] were married. She the daughter of Archibald Montgomerie 11th Earl Eglinton and Frances Twysden 1763-1795. He the son of Hugh Montgomerie 12th Earl Eglinton 1739-1819 [aged 72]. They were fourth cousins.

On 25th July 1814 Henry Somerset 7th Duke Beaufort [aged 22] and Georgiana Frederica Fitzroy 1792-1821 [aged 21] were married at Upper Brook Street. Following her death in 1821 he would marry her younger half-sister Emily Frances Smith Duchess Beaufort [aged 14]. An example of a man marrying two sisters, albeit in this case half-sisters. He the son of Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort [aged 47] and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Beaufort 1771-1854 [aged 43]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 4th July 1817 Hugh Fortescue 2nd Earl Fortescue [aged 34] and Susan Ryder 1796-1827 [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Dudley Ryder 1st Earl of Harrowby 1762-1847 [aged 54] and Susanna Leveson-Gower Countess Harrowby Lincolnshire [aged 44]. He the son of Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Fortescue [aged 64] and Hester Granville Countess Fortescue 1766-1847 [aged 51]. They were fourth cousins.

Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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On 21st October 1824 George Godolphin Osborne 8th Duke Leeds [aged 22] and Harriet Emma Arundel Stewart 1800-1852 [aged 24] were married at the British Embassy, Paris. She the illegitmate daughter of Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville [aged 51] and Henrietta Frances Spencer Countess Bessborough. They were fourth cousins.

On 25th October 1825 Charles Fitzroy [aged 34] and Anne Cavendish 1787-1871 [aged 37] were married. She the daughter of George Augustus Henry Cavendish 1st Earl Burlington 1754-1834 [aged 71] and Elizabeth Compton Countess Burlington 1760-1835 [aged 65]. He the son of George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton [aged 65] and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave 1761-1808. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 14th September 1830 Prince Albert Hohenzollern 1809-1872 [aged 20] and Marianne Orange Nassau 1810-1883 [aged 20] were married at The Hague. He the son of Frederick William III King Prussia [aged 60] and Queen Louise of Prussia 1776-1810. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

On 17th February 1831 Charles James Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1802-1844 [aged 28] and Emmeline Charlotte Elizabeth Manners 1806-1855 [aged 24] were married. She the daughter of John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland [aged 53] and Elizabeth Howard Duchess Rutland 1780-1825. They were fourth cousins.

On 1st August 1835 Reverend Henry George Talbot 1798-1867 [aged 37] and Mary Elizabeth Ponsonby -1838 were married. An example of a Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 10th December 1835 John Boyle 1803-1874 [aged 32] and Cecilia Fitzgerald De Ros -1869 were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 18th July 1837 Charles Thynne 1813-1894 [aged 24] and Harriet Bagot 1816-1881 [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of Bishop Richard Bagot [aged 54] and Harriet Villiers 1788-1870 [aged 49]. He the son of Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath and Isabella Elizabeth Byng Marchioness Bath 1773-1830. They were fourth cousins.

On 3rd July 1845 Henry Charles Fitzroy Somerset 8th Duke Beaufort 1824-1899 [aged 21] and Georgiana Charlotte Curzon Howe Duchess Beaufort 1825-1906 [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of Richard William Penn Curzon Howe 1st Earl Howe [aged 48] and Harriet Georgiana Brudenell Countess Howe. He the son of Henry Somerset 7th Duke Beaufort [aged 53] and Emily Frances Smith Duchess Beaufort [aged 45]. They were fourth cousins.

Deeds of King Henry V

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 28th September 1848 John Manners-Sutton 2nd Baron Manners 1818-1864 [aged 30] and Lydia Sophia Dashwood 1824-1916 [aged 23] were married. They were fourth cousins.

In or before 1851 Charles Hugh Clifford 8th Baron Clifford Chudleigh 1819-1880 [aged 31] and Agnes Louisa Petre Baroness Clifford 1826-1891 [aged 24] were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1856 Colonel Robert Nigel Fitzhardinge Kingscote [aged 25] and Emily Mary Curzon Howe 1836-1910 [aged 20] were married. They had two sons and two daughters. She the daughter of Richard William Penn Curzon Howe 1st Earl Howe [aged 59] and Harriet Georgiana Brudenell Countess Howe. They were fourth cousins.

On 20th September 1856 Frederick Grand Duke of Baden [aged 30] and Princess Louise of Prussia 1838-1923 [aged 17] were married. She the daughter of William I King Prussia [aged 59]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

In 1860 Hugh Cholmondeley 2nd Baron Delamere 1811-1887 [aged 48] and Augusta Emily Seymour-Conway Baroness Delamere 1835-1911 [aged 24] were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 15th October 1863 Henry Byng 4th Earl Strafford [aged 32] and Henrietta Louisa Elizabeth Danneskiold Samsøe [aged 27] were married. He the son of George Byng 2nd Earl Strafford [aged 57] and Agnes Paget 1804-1845. They were fourth cousins.

On 20th June 1867 William Amelius Aubrey Beauclerk 10th Duke St Albans 1840-1898 [aged 27] and Sybil Mary Grey Duchess St Albans 1848-1871 [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Duchess St Albans. He the son of William Beauclerk 9th Duke St Albans and Elizabeth Catherine Gubbins Duchess St Albans [aged 49]. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1869 Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice 5th Marquess Lansdowne [aged 23] and Maud Evelyn Hamilton Marchioness Lansdowne 1850-1932 [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Marchioness Lansdowne. She the daughter of James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn [aged 57] and Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn 1812-1905 [aged 56]. He the son of Henry Thomas Petty-Fitzmaurice 4th Marquess Lansdowne and Emily Jane de Flahaut Marchioness Lansdowne [aged 49]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 17th December 1872 John Salusbury Salusbury-Trelawny 9th Baronet 1816-1885 [aged 56] and Harriet Jacqueline Buller Lady Salusbury-Trelawny [aged 51] were married. They were fourth cousins.

Before 8th August 1876 Rear-Admiral Charles Talbot 1801-1876 [aged 74] and Charlotte Georgiana Ponsonby -1883 were married. An example of a Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 27th February 1881 Wilhelm Hohenzollern [aged 22] and Empress Auguste Viktoria Oldenburg 1858-1921 [aged 22] were married. She the daughter of Frederick Christian Oldenburg II Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg 1829-1880 and Adelheid Hohenlohe Langenburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg. He the son of Frederick III King Prussia [aged 49] and Victoria Empress Germany Queen Consort Prussia [aged 40]. They were fourth cousins. He a grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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Before 30th March 1886 Chaplain Richard Cavendish Boyle 1812-1886 [aged 74] and Eleanor Vere Gordon 1825-1916 [aged 60] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 26th July 1890 Arthur Walsh 3rd Baron Ormathwaite [aged 31] and Clementine Pratt Baroness Ormathwaite 1870-1921 [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden 1840-1872 and Clementina Augusta Spencer-Churchill Countess Camden 1848-1886. They were fourth cousins.

On 11th February 1909 Alexander Victor Frederick Villiers Russell 1874-1965 [aged 34] and Marjorie Gladys Guinness 1888-1949 [aged 21] were married in Christ Church, Broadway, London. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 30th January 1920 Oliver Lyttelton 1st Viscount Chandos 1893-1972 [aged 26] and Moira Godolphin Osborne 1892-1976 [aged 27] were married. She the daughter of George Godolphin Osborne 10th Duke Leeds [aged 57] and Katherine Frances Lambton Duchess Leeds 1862-1952 [aged 57]. They were fourth cousins.

On 11th October 1920 Hubert William Ponsonby 5th Baron de Mauley 1878-1962 [aged 42] and Elgiva Margaret Dundas Baroness de Mauley 1897-1987 [aged 22] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 5th September 1922 Frederick Somerset Gough-Calthorpe 1892-1935 [aged 30] and Rose Mary Dorothy Vernon-Harcourt 1900-1985 [aged 22] were married at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge. They were fourth cousins.

On 24th November 1927 Charles John Wilson 3rd Baron Nunburnholme 1904-1974 [aged 23] and Mary Beatrice Thynne Baroness Nunburnholme 1903-1974 [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Baroness Nunburnholme. She the daughter of Thomas Henry Thynne 5th Marquess of Bath [aged 65] and Violet Caroline Mordaunt Marchioness Bath 1869-1928 [aged 58]. They were fourth cousins.

On 27th November 1928 Napier Sturt 3rd Baron Alington 1896-1940 [aged 32] and Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper Baroness Alington [aged 26] were married. She by marriage Baroness Alington. She the daughter of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 9th Earl of Shaftesbury 1869-1961 [aged 59] and Constance Grosvenor Countess of Shaftesbury 1875-1957 [aged 53]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 6th June 1929 Edward Claud Berkeley Portman 5th Viscount Portman 1898-1942 [aged 31] and Sybil Mary Douglas-Pennant Viscountess Portman 1887-1975 [aged 42] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 26th April 1932 John Crichton-Stuart [aged 24] and Eileen Forbes [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of Bernard Forbes 8th Earl of Granard 1874-1948 [aged 57] and Beatrice Mills Countess of Granard [aged 48]. He the son of John Crichton-Stuart 4th Marquis of the Isle of Bute 1881-1947 [aged 50]. They were fourth cousins.

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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In 1974 Richard Pole-Carew 13th Baronet 1938- [aged 35] and Mary Dawnay Lady Pole-Carew [aged 38] were married. They were fourth cousins.

On 13th June 1987 Henry John Fitzroy 12th Duke of Beaufort 1952- [aged 35] and Tracey Ward 1958- [aged 28] were married. He the son of David Fitzroy 11th Duke Beaufort 1928-2017 [aged 59] and Caroline Jane Thynne 11th Duchess Beaufort 1928-1995 [aged 59]. They were fourth cousins.

Before 30th April 2018 Henry John Fitzroy 12th Duke of Beaufort 1952- [aged 65] and Tracey Ward 1958- [aged 59] were divorced.

John West 1590-1659 and Anne Percy 1600-1667 were married. They were fourth cousins.

Albert Habsburg V Duke Austria 1397-1439 and Elizabeth Luxemburg Duchess Austria 1409-1442 were married. She by marriage Duchess Austria. She the daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund and Barbara of Cilli Holy Roman Empress. He the son of Albert Habsburg IV Duke Austria 1377-1404 and Joanna Sophia Wittelsbach Duchess Austria 1373-1410. They were fourth cousins.

William Blount 1295- and Margaret Verdun Baroness Hussey 1310-1363 were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England.

Walter Stewart 1338-1362 and Isabella Fife were married. She the daughter of Duncan Fife 4th Earl Fife. He the son of King Robert II of Scotland and Elizabeth Mure Queen Consort Scotland. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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Eudo Welles 1387-1421 and Maud Greystoke were married. He the son of John Welles 5th Baron Welles 1352-1421 and Eleanor Mowbray Countess Rockingham 1361-1417. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England.

Charles Vere Dashwood 1745-1821 and Diana Dashwood 1746-1812 were married. They were fourth cousins.

Baldwin VII Count Flanders and Hawise Canhiart Countess Flanders were married. She by marriage Countess Flanders. She the daughter of Alan Canhiart IV Duke Brittany and Ermengarde Anjou Duchess Brittany and Aquitaine 1068-1146. He the son of Robert II Count Flanders and Clementia Ivrea Countess Louvain and Flanders. They were fourth cousins.

Edward Stanley and Lucy Percy were married. She the daughter of Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland and Anne Somerset Countess Northumberland 1538-1596. They were fourth cousins.

Robert II Count Flanders and Clementia Ivrea Countess Louvain and Flanders were married. She the daughter of William I Count Burgundy 1020-1087 and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy. He the son of Robert "The Frisian" I Count Flanders and Gertrude Billung Countess Holland 1030-1113. They were fourth cousins.

Geoffrey Flanders 1147-1163 and Eleanor Capet Countess Vermandois 1149-1213 were married. She the daughter of Ralph I Capet I Count Vermandois and Petronilla Poitiers 1125-1193. He the son of Baldwin Flanders IV Count Hainaut 1108-1171 and Alice Namur Countess Hainaut. They were fourth cousins.

Walter de Clare 1124-1198 and Maud Lucy were married. They were fourth cousins.

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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John Dutton 1444-1473 and Margaret Molyneux 1448-1528 were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Robert Willoughby 1410-1465 and Cecily Welles 1430-1465 were married. The difference in their ages was 20 years. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Hugh Poynings 1370-1426 and Eleanor Welles 1387- were married. She the daughter of John Welles 5th Baron Welles 1352-1421 and Eleanor Mowbray Countess Rockingham 1361-1417. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

Robert Darcy 1417-1469 and Elizabeth Tyrrell 1440-1505 were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years. They were fourth cousins.

Henry Huddlestone -1617 and Dorothy Dormer were married. They were fourth cousins.

Andrew Stewart 2nd Lord Avondale 1st Lord Ochiltree -1549 and Margaret Hamilton Lady Avondale Lady Ochiltree were married. She by marriage Lord Avondale, Lord Ochiltree. She the illegitmate daughter of James Hamilton 1st Earl Arran and Beatrix Drummond. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

William Ferrers 1240-1287 and Anne Despencer 1252- were married. He the son of William Ferrers 5th Earl of Derby 1193-1254 and Margaret Quincy Countess Derby. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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John Scrope 1422-1452 and Margaret Dacre 1424-1452 were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.

John Power 1570-1600 and Eleanor Barry Countess Ormonde and Ossory were married. They were fourth cousins.

John Burgh 1236-1280 and Cecily Balliol -1272 were married. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Robert Vipont Lord Westmoreland and Isabel Fitzjohn were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.

Alexander Livingstone 3rd Earl Callendar -1692 and Anne Graham were married. She the daughter of James Graham 2nd Marquess Montrose 1631-1669 and Isabel Douglas Marchioness Montrose 1630-1672. He the son of George Livingston 3rd Earl Linlithgow 1616-1690 and Elizabeth Maule Countess Kinghorne and Linlithgow. They were fourth cousins.

Henry Vernon 1615-1658 and Muriel Vernon were married. They were fourth cousins.

John Avesnes -1283 and Agnes Valence -1250 were married. She the daughter of William de Valence 1st Earl Pembroke and Joan Munchensi Countess Pembroke. He the son of Bouchard Avesnes 1182-1244 and Margaret II Countess Flanders 1202-1280. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

William Eure 1st Baron Eure and Elizabeth Willoughby Baroness Eure were married. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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John Darcy 1419-1495 and Anne Tyrrell 1430- were married. They were fourth cousins.

Jean Chatillon Count Saint Pol 1292-1344 and Jeanne Fiennes 1307-1353 were married. He the son of Guy Chatillon IV Count Saint Pol 1254-1317 and Marie Capet 1268-1339. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Gerald Prendergast and Maud Burgh were married. They were fourth cousins.

Edward Montagu 1649-1715 and Elizabeth Pelham 1650-1723 were married. They were fourth cousins.