Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Paternal Family Tree: Trelawny
Maternal Family Tree: Anne Fitzwilliam 1504-1588
Before 1646 [his father] Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet (age 22) and [his mother] Mary Seymour (age 26) were married. They were first cousin once removed.
On 24th March 1650 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet (age 27) and [his mother] Mary Seymour (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
On 16th February 1664 [his grandfather] John Trelawny 1st Baronet (age 71) died. His son [his father] Jonathan (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baronet Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.
In 1680 [his mother] Mary Seymour (age 61) died.
On 5th March 1681 [his father] Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet (age 58) died. His son Jonathan (age 30) succeeded 3rd Baronet Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.
In 1685 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 34) was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
In or before 1688 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 37) and Rebecca Hele Lady Trelawny were married. She by marriage Lady Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.
On 13th May 1688 the Archbishop of Canterbury and seven bishops were imprisoned for seditious libel: Archbishop William Sancroft (age 71), Bishop Henry Compton (age 56), Bishop Francis Turner (age 50), Bishop Thomas White (age 60), Bishop Thomas Ken (age 50), Bishop John Lake (age 64), Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 38) and Bishop William Lloyd (age 51). Their crime was to not read the Declaration of Indulgence as required by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 54).
John Evelyn's Diary. 8th June 1688. This day, the Archbishop of Canterbury (age 71), with the Bishops of Ely (age 50), Chichester (age 64), St. Asaph (age 60), Bristol (age 38), Peterborough (age 60), and Bath and Wells (age 50), were sent from the Privy Council prisoners to the Tower [Map], for refusing to give bail for their appearance, on their not reading the Declaration for liberty of conscience; they refused to give bail, as it would have prejudiced their peerage. The concern of the people for them was wonderful, infinite crowds on their knees begging their blessing, and praying for them, as they passed out of the barge along the Tower wharf.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 18th May 1688. King (age 54) enjoining the ministers to read his Declaration for giving liberty of conscience (as it was styled) in all churches of England, this evening, six Bishops, Bath and Wells (age 50), Peterborough (age 60), Ely (age 50), Chichester (age 64), St. Asaph (age 60), and Bristol (age 38), in the name of all the rest of the Bishops, came to his Majesty to petition him, that he would not impose the reading of it to the several congregations within their dioceses; not that they were averse to the publishing it for want of due tenderness toward dissenters, in relation to whom they should be willing to come to such a temper as should be thought fit, when that matter might be considered and settled in Parliament and Convocation; but that, the Declaration being founded on such a dispensing power as might at pleasure set aside all laws ecclesiastical and civil, it appeared to them illegal, as it had done to the Parliament in 1661 and 1672, and that it was a point of such consequence, that they could not so far make themselve parties to it, as the reading of it in church in time of divine service amounted to.
The King was so far incensed at this address, that he with threatening expressions commanded them to obey him in reading it at their perils, and so dismissed them.
Before 1689 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 38) was appointed Archdeacon of Totnes.
In 1689 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 38) was appointed Bishop of Exeter.
On 26th July 1691 [his son] John Trelawny 4th Baronet was born to Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 41) and [his wife] Rebecca Hele Lady Trelawny. He married before 2nd February 1756 Agnes Blackwood.
In 1696 [his daughter] Rebecca Trelawny was born to Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 45). She married 22nd July 1716 John Francis Buller and had issue.
John Evelyn's Diary. 8th November 1702. Our affairs in so prosperous a condition both by sea and land, that there has not been so great an union in Parliament, Court, and people, in memory of man, which God in mercy make us thankful for, and continue! The Bishop of Exeter (age 52) preached before the Queen (age 37) and both Houses of Parliament at St. Paul's [Map]; they were wonderfully huzzaed in their passage, and splendidly entertained in the city.
In 1707 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 56) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.
On 17th July 1716 [his son-in-law] Harry Trelawny 5th Baronet (age 29) and Letitia Trelawny were married. She the elder sister of John Trelawny 4th Baronet (age 24). They had been courting for many years before her father Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 66) consented to their marriage. They had a son, who predeceased him, and three daughters, one of whom, Laetitia, also married a cousin. She the daughter of Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet and Rebecca Hele Lady Trelawny. They were first cousins.
On 22nd July 1716 [his son-in-law] John Francis Buller (age 21) and Rebecca Trelawny (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 66).
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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Around 1720 Godfrey Kneller (age 73). Portrait of Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 69).
On 19th July 1721 Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet (age 71) died. His son John (age 29) succeeded 4th Baronet Trelawny of Trelawny in Cornwall.
[his daughter] Letitia Trelawny was born to Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet and Rebecca Hele Lady Trelawny. She married 17th July 1716 her first cousin Harry Trelawny 5th Baronet and had issue.
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 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Trelawny of Poole in Cornwall 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Trelawny of Poole in Cornwall
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella Toose
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Trelawny
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Lamellyn of Lanteglos by Fowey
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margery Lamellyn
Great x 1 Grandfather: Johnathan Trelawny
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Reskymer
GrandFather: John Trelawny 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Killigrew 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Killigrew
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Killigrew 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Cooke of Gidea Hall
Great x 3 Grandfather: Anthony Cooke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Saunders
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Cooke 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fitzwilliam 
8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Fitzwilliam 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Father: Jonathan Trelawny 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Bishop Jonathan Trelawny 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Seymour 
9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Wentworth 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Filiol of Woodlands and Filiols Hall
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Filliol
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Seymour 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Walshe
GrandFather: Edward Seymour 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Champernowne
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Champernowne Baroness Seymour
Mother: Mary Seymour 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Killigrew
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Killigrew
GrandMother: Dorothy Killigrew Baroness Seymour 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip Cooke
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Cooke of Gidea Hall
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Belnap
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Cooke
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Saunders of Banbury in Oxfordshire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Saunders
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Spencer 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Cooke 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzwilliam 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fitzwilliam 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Fitzwilliam 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England