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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Paternal Family Tree: Knollys
Around 1702 Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet was born illegitimately to Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury [aged 39]. See The Naval Chronicle 1799 Page 89 and Page 90.
On 30th April 1702 Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury [aged 39] and Mary Woods [aged 18] were married at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of [his grandfather] Nicholas Knollys 3rd Earl Banbury and [his grandmother] Anne or Abigail Sherard.
On 28th December 1725 Charles Knollys 5th Earl Banbury [aged 22] and [his sister-in-law] Martha Hughes [aged 21] were married at Nursling, Hampshire. He the son of [his father] Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury [aged 63] and Mary Woods [aged 41].
On 26th August 1740 Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury [aged 78] died at Dunkirk. His son Charles [aged 37] de jure 5th Earl Banbury, 5th Viscount Wallingford, 5th Baron Knollys.
On 23rd December 1740 Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet [aged 38] and Mary Alleyn were married. He the illegitmate son of Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury.
1746. Thomas Hudson [aged 45]. Portrait of Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet [aged 44].
On 24th August 1754 [his son] Charles Knowles 2nd Baronet was born to Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet [aged 52].
On 31st October 1765 Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet [aged 63] was created 1st Baronet Knowles of Lovell Hill.
On 13th March 1771 Charles Knollys 5th Earl Banbury [aged 67] died. He was buried on 19th March 1771 at St John the Baptist Church, Burford. His son William [aged 44] de jure 6th Earl Banbury, 6th Viscount Wallingford, 6th Baron Knollys.
On 9th December 1777 Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet [aged 75] died. His son Charles [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baronet Knowles of Lovell Hill.
The Naval Chronicle. Mr. Charles Knowles was born in the year 1702. Lord Wallingford, his half brother, undertook the charge of his education. At the age of fourteen, from his own choice, he entered into the navy. After Lord Wallingford's death, his widow continued the friendship of her husband, and supplied the young sailor with every asaistance his unprotected situation required.
Mr. Knowles, when a boy, was of a very lively and active disposition; displaying in a variety of instances, a quickness of conception, and a clearness of expression that attracted the notice of every one who saw him. Such dispositions and qualities naturally impelled him towards a profession, which affords the most constant exercise to the brave and enterprising. Having been recommended by Lord Wallingford to Admiral Sir George Byng, afterwards Lord Torrington, he went with him as midshipman in the Barfleur, ninety guns— G. Saunders and Richard Lestock, captains; and was present at the famous battle off Cape Passaro in Sicily, in the year 17 18.
Note 1. "Sir Charles Knowles was the natural son or Charles Knowles, earl of Banbury, great grandfather to the present Earl, by a French lady of rank, and uncommon beauty, whom he seduced. Circumstances made her case to be pitied, and she was much noticed by Lord and Lady Wallingford. Admiral Knowles was a mot dutiful and affection tte - in; as soon as success enabled him, he established an house, and kep. a carriage for his mother."
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 15 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Knollys
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Knollys
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Troutbeck
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Knollys
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lettice Peniston
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Knollys 1st Earl Banbury
6 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Carey
5 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Carey
4 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Spencer
3 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Carey
5 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde 6 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Boleyn
7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde
6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Grandfather: Nicholas Knollys 3rd Earl Banbury
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Howard Earl of Surrey 6 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Vere Countess of Surrey
6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Audley 1st Baron Audley Walden
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Audley Duchess Norfolk
6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Audley
5 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Knyvet of Charlton Wiltshire
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Knyvet
8 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Pickering 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk
9 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stumpe
Father: Charles Knollys 4th Earl Banbury
8 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Sherard
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Sherard
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Sherard
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Poulteney
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rose Poulteney
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sherard 1st Baron Sherard
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Moore of Bourne in Lincolnshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Moore
Grandmother: Anne or Abigail Sherard
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cave
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Cave of Stanford
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Danvers
Great x 2 Grandfather: Cecil Cave of Stanford
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Cecil
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Cecil
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Heckington
Great x 1 Grandmother: Abigail Cave Baroness Sherard
Great x 3 Grandfather: Anthony Bennett of Greenwich
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bennett
Admiral Charles Knowles 1st Baronet
9 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England