Baron Scrope is in Baronies of England Alphabetically.
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Summary
25th November 1350. 1st. Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 38] created.
31st July 1392. 2nd. Son Stephen Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 47] succeeded.
25th January 1406. 3rd. Son Henry Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 33] succeeded.
5th August 1415. 4th. Brother John Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 27] succeeded. See Southampton Plot.
15th November 1455. 5th. Son Thomas Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 26] succeeded.
December 1483. 6th. Son Thomas Scrope 6th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 24] succeeded.
23rd April 1493. 7th. Daughter Alice Scrope 7th Baroness Scrope Masham succeeded.
1502. 8th. Uncle Henry Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Masham succeeded.
1512. 9th. Brother Ralph Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Masham succeeded.
1515. 10th. Brother Geoffrey Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 40] succeeded.
1517. Geoffrey Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Masham abeyant.
On 25th November 1350 Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Scrope of Masham.
Before 15th December 1376 Stephen Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 31] and Margery Welles Baroness Scrope Masham [aged 26] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. They were third cousin once removed.
On 31st July 1392 Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 79] died at York [Map]. His son Stephen [aged 47] succeeded 2nd Baron Scrope of Masham.
Before 11th July 1398 Henry Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 25] and Phillipe Bryan Baroness Scrope Masham Baroness Devereux were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. They were third cousin once removed.
On 25th January 1406 Stephen Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 61] died. His son Henry [aged 33] succeeded 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham.
After 6th September 1410 Henry Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 37] and Joan Holland Duchess York [aged 30] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. She the daughter of Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent and Alice Fitzalan Countess Kent [aged 60]. They were fifth cousin once removed. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 5th August 1415 two executions of those involved in the Southampton Plot took place at the North Gate aka Bargate [Map]:
Richard of Conisbrough 1st Earl Cambridge [aged 30] was beheaded. His son Richard [aged 3] succeeded 2nd Earl Cambridge.
Henry Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 42] was beheaded. His brother John [aged 27] succeeded 4th Baron Scrope of Masham.
Before 14th August 1418 John Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 30] and Elizabeth Chaworth Baroness Scrope Masham [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. They were fourth cousins.
Around 18th March 1453 John Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 65] and Matilda Greystoke Baroness Scrope Masham [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham. The difference in their ages was 38 years. They were fourth cousin once removed. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 15th November 1455 John Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 67] died. He was buried at Scrope Chapel, York Minster. His son Thomas [aged 26] succeeded 5th Baron Scrope of Masham. Elizabeth Greystoke Baroness Scrope Masham [aged 19] by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham.
In December 1483 Thomas Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 54] died. His son Thomas [aged 24] succeeded 6th Baron Scrope of Masham. Elizabeth Neville Baroness Scrope and Despencer by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham.
Around 23rd April 1493 Thomas Scrope 6th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 34] died. His daughter Alice succeeded 7th Baroness Scrope of Masham.
In 1502 Alice Scrope 7th Baroness Scrope Masham died. Her uncle Henry succeeded 8th Baron Scrope of Masham.
Around 1512 Henry Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Masham died. His brother Ralph succeeded 9th Baron Scrope of Masham.
In 1515 Ralph Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Masham died. His brother Geoffrey [aged 40] succeeded 10th Baron Scrope of Masham. Eleanor Windsor Baroness Scrope Masham [aged 24] by marriage Baroness Scrope of Masham.
In 1517 Geoffrey Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 42] died. Baron Scrope of Masham abeyant between his three sisters Alice Scrope, Margaret Scrope and Elizabeth Scrope [aged 62].
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Summary
1371. 1st. Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 44] created.
August 1403. 2nd. Son Roger Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 34] succeeded.
3rd December 1403. 3rd. Son Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 10] succeeded.
1420. 4th. Son Henry Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 1] succeeded.
14th January 1459. 5th. Son John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 21] succeeded.
17th August 1498. 6th. Son Henry Scrope 6th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 30] succeeded.
1506. 7th. Son Henry Scrope 7th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 24] succeeded.
1533. 8th. Son John Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 23] succeeded.
22nd June 1549. 9th. Son Henry Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 15] succeeded.
13th June 1592. 10th. Son Thomas Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 25] succeeded.
2nd September 1609. 11th. Son Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland [aged 25] succeeded.
30th May 1630. 12th. Aunt Mary Scrope de jure.
30th May 1630. 13th. Daughter Catherine Bowes de jure.
20th September 1643. 14th. Son William Eure of Elvet and Kelloe in County Durham [aged 35] succeeded.
21st September 1680. 15th. Son Peter Eure [aged 25] de jure.
18th December 1689. 16th. Sister Mary Eure [aged 38] de jure.
12th October 1731. Mary Eure abeyant.
1814. 17th. Great Grandson Charles Jones 17th Baron Scrope [aged 40] abeyance terminated.
1840. 17th. Charles Jones 17th Baron Scrope dormant.
In or before 1369 Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 41] and Blanche Pole Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 40] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
In 1371 Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton.
In or before 1393 Roger Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 24] and Margaret Tiptoft Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 27] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
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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Around August 1403 Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 76] died. He was buried at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire [Map]. His son Roger [aged 34] succeeded 2nd Baron Scrope of Bolton.
On 3rd December 1403 Roger Scrope 2nd Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 34] died at Bolton, Lancashire. He was buried at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire [Map]. His son Richard [aged 10] succeeded 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton. Margaret Neville Baroness Scrope Bolton by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
In 1420 Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 27] died at Rouen, France [Map]. He was buried at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire [Map]. His son Henry [aged 1] succeeded 4th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
Around 1435 Henry Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 16] and Elizabeth Scrope Baroness Scrope Bolton were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton. They were half fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England.
On 14th January 1459 Henry Scrope 4th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 40] died. He was buried at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire [Map]. His son John [aged 21] succeeded 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton. Joan Fitzhugh Baroness Scrope Bolton by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
Before 10th December 1471 John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 34] and Elizabeth St John Baroness Scrope Bolton Baroness Zouche Harringworth were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton. She the daughter of Oliver St John and Margaret Beauchamp Duchess Somerset [aged 61]. They were fifth cousin once removed.
After 9th February 1491 John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 53] and Anne Harling Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 58] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
On 17th August 1498 John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 61] died. He was buried at Easby Abbey, Yorkshire [Map]. His son Henry [aged 30] succeeded 6th Baron Scrope of Bolton. Elizabeth Percy Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 38] by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
In 1506 Henry Scrope 6th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 38] died. He was buried at Wensley, North Yorkshire. His son Henry [aged 24] succeeded 7th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
In or before 1510 Henry Scrope 7th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 27] and Mabel Dacre Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
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 1533 Henry Scrope 7th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 51] died. His son John [aged 23] succeeded 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
In or before 1534 John Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 23] and Catherine Clifford Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton. She the daughter of Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland [aged 40] and Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford [aged 33]. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 22nd June 1549 John Scrope 8th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 39] died. His son Henry [aged 15] succeeded 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
Before 1558 Henry Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 23] and Christina North Countess of Worcester were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
After 1558 Henry Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 24] and Margaret Howard Baroness Scrope Bolton [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton. They were third cousins.
On 13th June 1592 Henry Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 58] died at Carlisle, Cumberland [Map]. His son Thomas [aged 25] succeeded 10th Baron Scrope of Bolton. Philadelphia Carey Baroness Scrope Bolton by marriage Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
On 2nd September 1609 Thomas Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 42] died at Langar, Nottinghamshire. His son Emanuel [aged 25] succeeded 11th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
On 30th May 1630 Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland [aged 45] died. Earl of Sunderland extinct. His aunt Mary de jure 12th Baroness Scrope of Bolton; she didn't claim the title.
After 30th May 1630 Mary Scrope died. Her daughter Catherine de jure 13th Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
After 6th July 1631 Catherine Bowes died. Major Thomas Eure [aged 24] de jure 14th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
On 20th September 1643 Major Thomas Eure [aged 36] died. His brother William [aged 35] succeeded 14th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394
The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.
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On or before 21st September 1680 William Eure of Elvet and Kelloe in County Durham [aged 72] died. His son Peter [aged 25] de jure 15th Baron Scrope of Bolton.
On or before 18th December 1689 Peter Eure [aged 34] died. He was buried on 18th December 1689. His sister Mary [aged 38] de jure 16th Baroness Scrope of Bolton.
On 12th October 1731 Mary Eure [aged 80] died. Baron Scrope of Bolton abeyant.
In 1814 Charles Jones 17th Baron Scrope [aged 40] abeyance terminated 17th Baron Scrope of Bolton. Through his grandmother Mary Johnson he was a half-first-cousin of Charles Howard 11th Duke of Norfolk [aged 67] since his father Michael Jones was a son of Mary Johnson by her second husband Richard Jones and Charles Howard's mother Catherine Brockholes Duchess Norfolk was a daughter of Mary Johnson by her first husband John Brockholes.
In 1840 Charles Jones 17th Baron Scrope [aged 66] died. Baron Scrope of Bolton dormant. James Jones [aged 27] de jure 18th Baron Scrope of Bolton although neither he nor his heirs attempts to claim the dormant barony.