Pennsylvania is in United States of America.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 1st November 1661. I went this morning with Sir W. Pen [aged 40] by coach to Westminster, and having done my business at Mr. Montagu's, I went back to him at Whitehall, and from thence with him to the 3 Tun Tavern, at Charing Cross, and there sent for up the maister of the house's dinner, and dined very well upon it, and afterwards had him and his fayre sister (who is very great with Sir W. Batten [aged 60] and Sir W. Pen in mirth) up to us, and looked over some medals that they shewed us of theirs; and so went away to the Theatre [Map], to "The Joviall Crew", and from hence home, and at my house we were very merry till late, having sent for his son, Mr. William Pen [aged 17]1, lately come from Oxford. And after supper parted, and to bed.
Note 1. The celebrated Quaker, and founder of Pennsylvania.
On 7th October 1856 John White Alexander was born at Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He was orphaned whilst an infant, and was raised by his grandparents.
On 31st March 1774 Andrew Stuart [aged 76] died at Harrisburg.
In 1701 Edward Shippen [aged 62] was appointed Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by William Penn [aged 56].
In 1702 Edward Shippen [aged 63] was elected Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the first elected mayor of Philadelphia.
On 8th March 1752 William Bingham was born to William Bingham [aged 29] at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In June 1799 Bingham Baring 2nd Baron Ashburton was born to Alexander Baring 1st Baron Ashburton [aged 24] and Ann Louisa Bingham Baroness Ashburton [aged 17] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married (1) 12th April 1823 Harriet Mary Montagu Baroness Ashburton, daughter of George Montagu 6th Earl Sandwich and Louisa Lowry-Corry Countess of Sandwich, and had issue (2) 17th November 1858 Louisa Caroline Stewart Baroness Ashburton and had issue.
On 20th May 1800 Francis Baring 3rd Baron Ashburton was born to Alexander Baring 1st Baron Ashburton [aged 25] and Ann Louisa Bingham Baroness Ashburton [aged 18] at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married 1832 Claire Hortense Maret Baroness Ashburton and had issue.
On 12th August 1866 John Vernou Bouvier Jr was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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 19th January 1821 Thomas Willing [aged 89] died. He was buried at the Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia.