Groom of the Bedchamber is in Grooms.
In 1532 John Seymour [aged 58] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber.
In 1622 James Palmer [aged 36] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber.
On 12th April 1645 Colonel William Legge was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 44].
After 1657 Colonel Silius Titus [aged 34] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 26] for having published a pamphlet "Killing No Murder" advocating the assassination of Oliver Cromwell [aged 57].
Before 20th March 1658 Edward Wray was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber.
In 1665 Henry Savile [aged 23] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to the Duke of York [aged 31].
In 1670 Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin [aged 24] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber.
From 1673 to May 1678 Henry Savile [aged 31] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 42].
John Evelyn's Diary. 16th May 1675. This day was my dear friend, Mrs. Blagg [aged 22], married at the Temple Church [Map] to my friend, Mr. Sidney Godolphin [aged 29], Groom of the Bedchamber to his Majesty [aged 44].
John Evelyn's Diary. 11th June 1683. The Lord Dartmouth [aged 10] was elected Master of the Trinity House; son to George Legge [aged 36], late Master of the Ordnance, and one of the grooms of the bedchamber; a great favorite of the Duke's [aged 49], an active and understanding gentleman in sea affairs.
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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In 1714 General Henry Cornewall [aged 29] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King George I [aged 53]. He continued to serve in Royal Household until the King's death in 1727.
In 1714 John Trelawny 4th Baronet [aged 22] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales [aged 6].
In 1718 Langham Booth [aged 33] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales.
In 1720 Wilfrid Lawson 3rd Baronet [aged 23] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King George I [aged 59] which position he held until 1725.
In 1727 Thomas Paget was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 43].
In 1728 James Lumley [aged 22] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales [aged 20].
In 1733 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet [aged 26] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales [aged 25].
In 1760 James Peachey 1st Baron Selsey [aged 36] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King George III of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 21].
After 31st July 1760 John Waldegrave 3rd Earl Waldegrave [aged 42] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber.
On 12th November 1764 Edward Ligonier 1st Earl Ligonier [aged 24] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to William Henry Hanover 1st Duke Gloucester and Edinburgh [aged 20].
On 24th August 1765 Henry Wallop [aged 22] was appointed a Groom of the Bedchamber to King George III of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 27] which office he held until 1771.
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 1794 Henry Wallop [aged 50] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King George III of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 55].
In August 1812 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw [aged 44] was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber, worth £500 a year.
Henry Murray of Berkhampstead was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.