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Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
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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Romaine Brooks aka Goddard is in Painters.
On 1st May 1874 Romaine Brooks aka Goddard was born.
1894. Unknown Photographer. Photograph of Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 19).
1894. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 19). "Peter (A Young English Girl)".
On 3rd June 1903 John Ellingham Brooks (age 40) and Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 29) were married in Capri, Italy [Map].
In 1905, after leaving her husband [her husband] John Ellingham Brooks (age 42) with a generous annuity, Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 30) cut her hair, donned men's clothes and returned to Paris, where she began painting the portraits for which she became renowned.
1907. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 32). "The Black Cap".
1908-1910. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 33). "Madame Errázuriz".
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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1910. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 35). "Azalées Blanches" aka "White Azaleas".
1910 to 1913. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 35). "Spring" aka "La Primavera". Model believed to be Ida Rubinstein (age 26).
Around 1910. Photograph of Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 35).
In 1911 Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 36) began a relationship with Ida Rubinstein (age 27).
1914. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 39). "La France Croisée" i.e. "The Cross of France".
1917. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 42). Portrait of Ida Rubinstein (age 33).
1917. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 42). "At the Seaside". Self-Portrait.
1917. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 42). Self-Portrait.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
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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1920. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 45). "Renata Borgatti at the Piano".
1924. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 49). "La Baronne Emile D'Erlanger".
1924. Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 49). "Una, Lady Troubridge (age 36)".
Margot Taylor aka Una Vincenzo Lady Troubridge: On 8th March 1887 she was born to Harry Ashworth Taylor and Minna Gordon Handcock. On 10th October 1908 Ernest Charles Troubridge and she were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. On 24th September 1963 she died. She is buried in the Campo Verano Cemetery in Rome, and on her coffin is inscribed "Una Vincenzo Troubridge, the friend of Radclyffe Hall"
On 31st May 1929 [her husband] John Ellingham Brooks (age 66) died. He was buried at the Protestant Cimitero Acattolico, Capri [Map].
1935. Photograph of Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 60) and Natalie Narney.
On 7th December 1970 Romaine Brooks aka Goddard (age 96) died. She is buried at the Cimetière Caucade, Nice.