Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Vane
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Aldersley Baroness Coventry 1580-1653
Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland educated at Oriel College, Oxford University.
On 17th September 1787 [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 21) and [his mother] Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington (age 21) were married at her father's seat Hackwood Park, Hampshire. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Harry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton (age 66) and [his grandmother] Katherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton (age 51). He the son of [his grandfather] Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington (age 60) and [his grandmother] Margaret Lowther Countess Darlington (age 59). They were first cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 19th April 1803 Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland was born to [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 36) and [his mother] Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington (age 37). He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.45%.
On 17th June 1807 [his mother] Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington (age 41) died at Cleveland House.
On 14th July 1808 Henrietta Laura Johnstone aka Pulteney 1st Countess Bath (age 41) died. Earl Bath extinct. She left her personal estate to her cousin Elizabeth Evelyn Sutton and her husband John Fawcett aka Pulteney (age 41) who adopted the surname Pulteney in 1813. The landed estates were claimed by [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 41) who was a descendant of Anne Pulteney Duchess Southampton Duchess of Cleveland.
On 18th November 1809 [his brother] Henry Vane 2nd Duke Cleveland (age 21) and [his sister-in-law] Sophia Paulett Duchess of Cleveland (age 24) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She the daughter of John Paulett 4th Earl Paulett (age 53) and Sophia Pocock Countess Paulett. He the son of [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 43) and [his mother] Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington.
On 3rd July 1815 [his brother] William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland (age 23) and [his sister-in-law] Grace Caroline Lowther Duchess of Cleveland were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly. She the daughter of William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 57) and Augusta Fane Countess Lonsdale (age 53). He the son of [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 48) and [his mother] Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington. They were half fifth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In 1839 [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 72) was appointed 684th Knight of the Garter by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 19).
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 28th January 1842 [his father] William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 75) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]. His son [his brother] Henry (age 54) succeeded 2nd Duke of Cleveland, 2nd Marquess of Cleveland, 4th Earl Darlington, 4th Viscount Barnard, 6th Baron Barnard, 2nd Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. [his sister-in-law] Sophia Paulett Duchess of Cleveland (age 56) by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
On 20th September 1843 Archibald John Primrose (age 33) and [his future wife] Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 24) were married. She the daughter of [his future father-in-law] Philip Henry Stanhope 4th Earl Stanhope (age 61) and Catherine Lucy Smith Countess Stanhope. He the son of Archibald Primrose 4th Earl Rosebery (age 59) and Harriett Bouverie Countess Camden.
On 2nd August 1854 Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland (age 51) and Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 35) were married at Chevening, Sevenoaks. She the daughter of Philip Henry Stanhope 4th Earl Stanhope (age 72) and Catherine Lucy Smith Countess Stanhope. He the son of William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland and Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington.
On 2nd March 1855 [his father-in-law] Philip Henry Stanhope 4th Earl Stanhope (age 73) died. His son [his brother-in-law] Philip (age 50) succeeded 5th Earl Stanhope.
On 18th January 1864 [his brother] Henry Vane 2nd Duke Cleveland (age 76) died at the parish of St George's Church, Hanover Square. His brother [his brother] William (age 71) succeeded 3rd Duke of Cleveland, 3rd Marquess of Cleveland, 5th Earl Darlington, 5th Viscount Barnard, 7th Baron Barnard, 3rd Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. [his sister-in-law] Grace Caroline Lowther Duchess of Cleveland by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
On 6th September 1864 [his brother] William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland (age 72) died. His brother Harry (age 61) succeeded 4th Duke of Cleveland, 4th Marquess of Cleveland, 6th Earl Darlington, 6th Viscount Barnard, 8th Baron Barnard, 4th Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham. [his wife] Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 45) by marriage Duchess of Cleveland.
On 15th July 1867 Henry Wyndham 2nd Baron Leconfield (age 36) and [his step-daughter] Constance Evelyn Primrose Baroness Leconfield (age 21) were married. She by marriage Baroness Leconfield of Leconfield in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She the daughter of Archibald John Primrose and [his wife] Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 48).
On 4th March 1868 Archibald Primrose 4th Earl Rosebery (age 84) died. His grandson [his step-son] Archibald (age 20) succeeded 5th Earl Rosebery.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 24th December 1875 [his brother-in-law] Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Stanhope (age 70) died. His son Arthur (age 37) succeeded 6th Earl Stanhope. Evelyn Henrietta Pennefather Countess Stanhope by marriage Countess Stanhope.
On 20th March 1878 [his step-son] Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl Rosebery 1st Earl Midlothian (age 30) and Hannah Rothschild Countess of Rosebery (age 26) were married at Board of Guardians Mount Street Grosvenor Square. She by marriage Countess Camden. He the son of Archibald John Primrose and [his wife] Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 58).
In 1885 [his step-son] Everard Henry Primrose (age 37) died.
Before 1891. George Frederick Watts (age 73). Portrait of Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland (age 87).
On 21st August 1891 Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland (age 88) died at Cleveland House, 16 St James' Square, St James'. Duke of Cleveland, Marquess of Cleveland, Earl Darlington and Viscount Barnard, Baron Raby of Raby Castle in County Durham extinct.
Henry de Vere Vane 9th Baron Barnard (age 37) succeeded 9th Baron Barnard. Catherine Sarah Cecil Baroness Barnard (age 30) by marriage Baroness Barnard.
On 18th May 1901 [his former wife] Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope Duchess of Cleveland (age 81) died. In her will she left £5000 to William Henry George Poulett (age 31), son of William Turnour Thomas Poulett (age 51) who had been dis-inherited by his father William Henry Paulett 6th Earl Paulett.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 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 3 Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 28 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 5 Grand Son of Henry IV King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vane "The Younger" 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Wray 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gilbert Vane 2nd Baron Barnard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Holles 3rd Earl de Clare 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Grace Pierrepont Countess de Clare 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Vane 1st Earl Darlington 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Randyll Baroness Barnard
GrandFather: Henry Vane 2nd Earl Darlington Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland 
Son of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland Son of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Fitzroy 1st Duke Southampton 2nd Duke Cleveland Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Villiers 2nd Viscount Grandison 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Bayning Countess Anglesey 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Fitzroy Countess Darlington 
Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Michael Poultney of Bray in Berkshire 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Pulteney
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Pulteney Duchess Southampton Duchess of Cleveland 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Corbet 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Grace Corbet 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ann Mainwaring of Ightfield 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Father: William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lowther of Lowther Hall 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lowther 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Lowther
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Fletcher
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Lowther
GrandMother: Margaret Lowther Countess Darlington 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Joseph Pennington 2nd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Pennington 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lowther
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lowther 1st Viscount Lonsdale
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bellingham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Lowther Lady Pennington 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Thynne 1st Baronet 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Thynne Viscountess Lonsdale 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Coventry Lady Thynne Kempsford 
Harry George Powlett 4th Duke Cleveland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Scrope 6th Marchioness Winchester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Martha Jeanes
Great x 1 Grandfather: Harry Powlett 4th Duke Bolton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Ramsden
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Ramsden
GrandFather: Harry Powlett 6th Duke Bolton 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Parry
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Parry
Mother: Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lowther of Lowther Hall
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lowther 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Lowther
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Fletcher
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Lowther
GrandMother: Katherine Lowther Duchess of Bolton 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Joseph Pennington 2nd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Pennington 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lowther
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lowther 1st Viscount Lonsdale
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bellingham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Lowther Lady Pennington 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Thynne 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Thynne Viscountess Lonsdale 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Coventry Lady Thynne Kempsford