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Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Temple
In 1649 Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton was born to [her father] Thomas Temple of Frankton (age 27).
In 1650 [her future husband] Charles Lyttelton 3rd Baronet (age 22) was appointed Cupbearer to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 19) while the King was in exile.
In 1662 [her future husband] Charles Lyttelton 3rd Baronet (age 34) was appointed Governor of Jamaica in which post he served until 1664 during which time he founded Port Royal.
After 1662 Charles Lyttelton 3rd Baronet (age 34) and Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 13) were married. The difference in their ages was 21 years.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 15th November 1666. Presently after the King (age 36) was come in, he took the Queene (age 56), and about fourteen more couple there was, and began the Bransles. As many of the men as I can remember presently, were, the King, Duke of York (age 33), Prince Rupert (age 46), Duke of Monmouth (age 17), Duke of Buckingham (age 38), Lord Douglas (age 20), Mr. [George] Hamilton (age 59), Colonell Russell (age 46), Mr. Griffith, Lord Ossory (age 32), Lord Rochester (age 19); and of the ladies, the Queene, Duchess of York (age 29), Mrs. Stewart (age 19), Duchess of Monmouth (age 15), Lady Essex Howard, Mrs. Temples (age 17), Swedes Embassadress, Lady Arlington (age 32); Lord George Barkeley's daughter (age 16) [Note. Assumed Elizabeth], and many others I remember not; but all most excellently dressed in rich petticoats and gowns, and dyamonds, and pearls.
In 1686 [her son] Thomas Lyttelton 4th Baronet was born to [her husband] Charles Lyttelton 3rd Baronet (age 58) and Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 37). He married 8th May 1708 his half third cousin Christian Temple Lady Lyttelton, daughter of Richard Temple 3rd Baronet and Mary Knapp Lady Temple, and had issue.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th March 1688. I went with [her husband] Sir Charles Littleton (age 60) to Sheen [Map], a house and estate given him by Lord Brounker; one who was ever noted for a hard, covetous, vicious man; but for his worldly craft and skill in gaming few exceeded him. Coming to die, he bequeathed all his land, house, furniture, etc., to Sir Charles, to whom he had no manner of relation, but an ancient friendship contracted at the famous siege of Colchester, forty years before. It is a pretty place, with fine gardens, and well planted, and given to one worthy of them, Sir Charles being an honest gentleman and soldier. He is brother to [her brother-in-law] Sir Henry Littleton (age 64) of Worcestershire, whose great estate he is likely to inherit, his brother being without children. They are descendants of the great lawyer of that name, and give the same arms and motto. He is married to one Mrs. Temple (age 39), formerly Maid of Honour to the late Queen (age 49), a beautiful lady, and he has many fine children, so that none envy his good fortune.
On 24th June 1693 [her brother-in-law] Henry Lyttelton 2nd Baronet (age 69) died. His brother [her husband] Charles (age 65) succeeded 3rd Baronet Lyttelton of Frankley. Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 44) by marriage Lady Lyttelton of Frankley.
On 8th May 1708 [her son] Thomas Lyttelton 4th Baronet (age 22) and [her daughter-in-law] Christian Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 29) were married. They were half third cousins.
On 2nd May 1716 [her husband] Charles Lyttelton 3rd Baronet (age 88) died. His son [her son] Thomas (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Lyttelton of Frankley. [her daughter-in-law] Christian Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 37) by marriage Lady Lyttelton of Frankley.
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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Before 27th August 1718 Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 69) was appointed Maid of Honour to Catherine of Braganza Queen Consort England.
On 27th August 1718 Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 69) died.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Peter Temple of Stowe 
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Temple
GrandFather: John Temple of Frankton
Father: Thomas Temple of Frankton