Paternal Family Tree: Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield
Maternal Family Tree: Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield
Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield was born to Francis Hastings and Sarah Harrington.
Before 24th April 1586 [her father] Francis Hastings [aged 26] and [her mother] Sarah Harrington [aged 21] were married. He the son of [her grandfather] George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon [aged 46] and [her grandmother] Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon.
On 17th December 1595 [her father] Francis Hastings [aged 35] died.
On 15th January 1601 [her brother] Henry Hastings 5th Earl Huntingdon [aged 14] and [her sister-in-law] Elizabeth Stanley Countess Huntingdon [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 1604 Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 20] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield were married. They were half second cousins.
On 30th December 1604 [her grandfather] George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon [aged 64] died. His succeeded grandson [her brother] Henry [aged 18] succeeded 5th Earl Huntingdon, 10th Baron Botreaux, 9th Baron Hungerford, 7th Baron Moleyns and 7th Baron Hastings. [her sister-in-law] Elizabeth Stanley Countess Huntingdon [aged 16] by marriage Countess Huntingdon.
In 1607 [her son] Charles Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 23] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
In 1607 [her son] Edward Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 23] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. He died aged seven in 1614.
In 1608 [her son] William Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 24] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. He died aged six in 1614.
In 1610 [her son] George Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 26] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. He died aged six in 1616.
In 1614 [her son] William Stanhope [aged 6] died.
In 1614 [her son] Edward Stanhope [aged 7] died.
In 1616 [her son] George Stanhope [aged 6] died.
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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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In 1616 [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
In 1624 [her son] Michael Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 40] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
In 1627 [her son] Arthur Stanhope was born to [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 43] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield at Shelford, Nottinghamshire [Map]. He married in or before 1655 his fifth cousin Anne Salisbury, daughter of Henry Salusbury 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Vaughan.
Before 1628 Thomas Edmondes [aged 64] and [her mother] Sarah Harrington [aged 62] were married.
In 1628 Henry Stanhope and Katherine Wotton Countess Chesterfield [aged 19] were married. He the son of Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 44] and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
In 1628 [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 44] was created 1st Earl Chesterfield. Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield by marriage Countess Chesterfield.
In 1629 [her mother] Sarah Harrington [aged 64] died.
On 29th November 1634 [her son] Henry Stanhope died.
After 1636. St Peter's Church, Shelford [Map]. Monument to Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. Foliate surround to the inscription flanked by single vase pilasters with decorative capitals supporting the segmental pediment containing shield of arms. The apron has a decorative swag.
After 1636 [her husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 52] and Anne Pakington Countess Chesterfield [aged 37] were married. Anne Pakington Countess Chesterfield by marriage Countess Chesterfield.
On 28th August 1636 Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield died.
Around 1638 Anthony Van Dyck [aged 38]. Portrait of Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield and Lucy Davies Countess Huntingdon [aged 25].
On 12th September 1656 [her former husband] Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 72] died. His succeeded grandson Philip [aged 22] succeeded 2nd Earl Chesterfield, 2nd Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
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[her son] Henry Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. He married 1628 Katherine Wotton Countess Chesterfield, daughter of Thomas Wotton 2nd Baron Wotton, and had issue.
[her son] John Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
[her son] Elizabeth Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
[her son] Thomas Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
[her son] Ferdinando Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. He married Lettice Ferrers and had issue.
[her son] Philip Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield.
[her daughter] Sarah Stanhope Lady Hoghton was born to Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield and Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield. She married in or before 1644 Richard Hoghton 3rd Baronet, son of Gilbert Hoghton 2nd Baronet, and had issue.
Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 8 Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 10 Grand Daughter of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hastings 1st Baron Hastings
6 x Great Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Hastings 2nd Baron Hastings Baron Botreaux, Hungerford and Moleyns
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Neville Baroness Bonville and Hastings
2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Hungerford
7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Hungerford Baroness Hastings, 4th Baroness Hungerford, 5th Baroness Botreaux and 2nd Baroness Moleyns
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Percy 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford
2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beaufort
2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Stafford Countess Huntingdon
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Woodville Duchess Buckingham and Bedford
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
GrandFather: George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Pole
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Pole
8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Edith St John
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Pole 1st Baron Montagu
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George York 1st Duke of Clarence
2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret York aka Pole Countess of Salisbury
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Neville Duchess Clarence
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Pole Countess Huntingdon
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Neville 4th and 2nd Baron Abergavenny
2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Neville 5th and 3rd Baron Abergavenny
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Fenne Baroness Bergavenny
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Neville Baroness Montagu
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Fitzalan 10th or 17th Earl of Arundel
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Fitzalan Baroness Bergavenny
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Woodville Countess Arundel
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Father: Francis Hastings
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Port
GrandMother: Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon
Catherine Hastings Countess Chesterfield
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington
14 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Harrington
15 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Culpepper
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Harrington
16 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington
17 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
GrandFather: James Harrington
18 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton
Mother: Sarah Harrington
19 x Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: William IV Sidney
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sidney
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Brandon
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Brandon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Brandon
GrandMother: Lucy Sidney
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Pakenham
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham