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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Earl of St Vincent

Earl of St Vincent is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.

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                    27th May 1797. 1st.  John Jervis 1st Earl St Vincent [aged 62] created.
                
                    13th March 1823. 1st.  John Jervis 1st Earl St Vincent extinct.

The London Gazette 14012. Whitehall, May 27, 1797. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Sir John Jervis [aged 62], KB Admiral of the Blue, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Jervis, of Medsord in the County of Stafford, and Earl of St Vincent.

On 13th March 1823 John Jervis 1st Earl St Vincent [aged 88] died. Earl of St Vincent and Baron Jervis of Medsford in Staffordshire extinct. His nephew Edward [aged 55] succeeded 2nd Viscount St Vincent of Meaford in Staffordshire.