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Around 1364 John Cornwall 1st 1st was born to [his uncle] John Cornwall (age 49) at Mount's Bay, Cornwall. He a great x 3 grandson of King John of England.
Around 1364 John Cornwall 1st 1st was baptised at Marazion, Cornwall.
On 24th June 1380 John Hastings 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 7) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 17) were married at Kenilworth Castle [Map]. She by marriage Countess Pembroke. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 40) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of John Hastings 2nd Earl Pembroke and Anne Manny Countess Pembroke. They were half third cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
After 24th June 1380 John Hastings 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 7) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 17) marriage annulled since she had become pregnant by John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 28) whom she subsequently married. It isn't clear whether John Holland was punished; he was half-brother to King Richard II of England (age 13) through their mother Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales (age 51).
On 24th June 1386 John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 34) and [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 23) were married at Plymouth, Devon [Map]. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 46) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of Thomas Holland 1st Earl Kent and Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales. They were half second cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1388 John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 36) was created 1st Earl Huntingdon. [his future wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 24) by marriage Countess Huntingdon.
In 1400 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 36) and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 36) were married. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King John of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 15th February 1400 Aubrey de Vere 10th Earl of Oxford (age 62) died. His son Richard (age 14) succeeded 11th Earl of Oxford. [his step-daughter] Alice Holland Countess of Oxford (age 8) by marriage Countess of Oxford.
In 1402 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 24) was appointed Captain Ludlow Castle.
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 1st June 1402 Thomas Mowbray 4th Earl Norfolk 2nd Earl Nottingham (age 16) and [his step-daughter] Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham (age 15) were married. She by marriage Countess Norfolk, Countess Nottingham. She the daughter of John Holland 1st Duke Exeter and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 39). He the son of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 36). They were third cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1403 [his son] John Cornwall was born to John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 39) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 39). He a great grandson of King Edward III of England.
In 1403 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 25) was appointed Admiral of the Fleet.
In 1403 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 28) was appointed Lord Chancellor.
On 7th February 1403 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 35) and Joanna of Navarre Queen Consort England (age 33) were married at Winchester, Hampshire [Map]. His third marriage, her second. She had eight children with her first husband but, despite ten years of marriage, none with Henry. She the daughter of Charles "Bad" II King Navarre and Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre. He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were third cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
On 21st July 1403 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 36), with his son the future King Henry V of England (age 16), defeated the rebel army of Henry "Hotspur" Percy (age 39) at the Battle of Shrewsbury at the site now known as Battlefield, Shrewsbury [Map]. King Henry V of England took an arrow to the side of his face. John Stanley (age 53) was wounded in the throat. Thomas Strickland (age 36) fought and was awarded £38 and two of the rebel Henry's horses. Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 21) fought for the King. Walter Blount (age 55), the King's Standard Bearer, was killed by Archibald Douglas 1st Duke Touraine (age 31).
Thomas Wendesley (age 59), Edmund Cockayne (age 47) and Robert Goushill were killed.
Edmund Stafford 5th Earl Stafford (age 25) was killed. His son Humphrey Stafford succeeded 6th Earl Stafford, 7th Baron Stafford.
Hugh Shirley (age 52) was killed; he was one of four knights dressed as King Henry IV of England.
Of the rebels, Henry "Hotspur" Percy, Madog Kynaston (age 43) and John Clifton were killed.
Thomas Percy 1st Earl of Worcester (age 60) was beheaded after the battle. Earl Worcester extinct.
Richard Vernon 11th Baron Shipbrook (age 48) was hanged. Baron Shipbrook forfeit.
John Rossall was killed. His sister Eleanor Rossall (age 26) inherited a half-share in the Rossall Shrewsbury [Map] estates.
John Massey (age 65) was killed.
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In 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 31) was appointed Constable of England.
Before 15th February 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 27) and Margaret Neville Countess Dorest (age 20) were married. He the illegitmate son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Katherine Swynford aka Roet Duchess Lancaster. They were half fifth cousin once removed. He a grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 19th November 1404 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 29) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.
On 26th November 1405 Thomas Fitzalan 10th Earl of Surrey 5th or 12th Earl of Arundel (age 24) and Beatrice Aviz Duchess Exeter (age 23) were married. [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 38) and Joanna of Navarre Queen Consort England (age 35) were present at their wedding feast. She the illegitmate daughter of King John I of Portugal (age 53) and Ines Peres. He the son of Richard Fitzalan 9th Earl of Surrey 4th or 11th Earl of Arundel and Elizabeth Bohun Countess Arundel and Surrey. They were half fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England.
Around 1406 [his step-daughter] Alice Holland Countess of Oxford (age 14) died.
In 1409 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 45) was appointed 117th Knight of the Garter by [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 41).
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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Around 1410 John Grey (age 23) and [his step-daughter] Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham (age 23) were married. She by marriage Baroness Grey of Ruthyn. She the daughter of John Holland 1st Duke Exeter and [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 46). They were half third cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 31st January 1410 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 33) was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer which position he held until 1411.
On 16th March 1410 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 37) died at Hospital of St Katharine's by the Tower, Tower Hill [Map]. He was buried at St Michael's Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral [Map]. His son Henry (age 9) succeeded 2nd Earl Somerset.
On 5th July 1411 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 34) was created 1st Earl Dorset. Margaret Neville Countess Dorest (age 27) by marriage Countess Dorset.
In 1412 Thomas Lancaster 1st Duke of Clarence (age 24) was created 1st Duke Clarence by [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 44). Margaret Holland Duchess Clarence (age 27) by marriage Duchess Clarence.
In 1413 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 35) was appointed Lieutenant of Aquitaine.
In 1413 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 17) was appointed 125th Knight of the Garter by King Henry V of England (age 26).
After 1413 [his step-son] Edward Holland (deceased) died.
On 20th March 1413 [his brother-in-law] King Henry IV of England (age 45) died in the Jerusalem Chamber, Cheyneygates, Westminster Abbey [Map] in Westminster Abbey confirming a prophesy that he would die in Jerusalem. His son Henry (age 26) succeeded V King of England. His sons King Henry V of England and Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 22) were present. He was buried in the Chancel of Canterbury Cathedral [Map].
In 1415 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 37) was appointed Captain Harfleur.
After 1415 Ampthill Castle, Bedfordshire [Map] was commissioned by John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 51) paid for with ransoms from the Battle of Agincourt.
On 19th July 1415 [his sister-in-law] Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal (age 55) died at Sacavém.
25th October 1415At the Battle of Agincourt the English included: Louis Robbessart (age 25), Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 26), William Bourchier 1st Count of Eu (age 41), Thomas Rokeby (age 22), John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 51), Edward Courtenay (age 30), Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell (age 12), Thomas Dutton (age 19), Edmund Ferrers 6th Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 29), Roger Fiennes (age 31), Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 57), John Grey (age 28), John Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 31), William Harrington (age 42) as the King's Standard Bearer, Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford (age 37), Piers Legh (age 26) (wounded), Alfred Longford, Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury (age 27), Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 22), John Rodney, Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 22), Robert Strelley (age 18), James Tuchet 5th Baron Audley, 2nd Baron Tuchet (age 17), Robert Umfraville (age 52), Thomas West 2nd Baron West (age 35), Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 30). Thomas Erpingham (age 60) commanded the archers. Thomas Rempston (age 26) was present. Thomas Strickland (age 48) carried the Banner of St George.
Thomas Tunstall (age 57) was killed.
The Welsh included: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert (age 35), Walter Sais (age 95), Roger Vaughan (age 70) and his son Roger Vaughan (age 5). Owen Tudor (age 15) is believed to have been present as a squire.
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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In 1416 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 20) was restored 2nd Duke Exeter, 2nd Earl Huntingdon.
On 18th November 1416 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 39) was created 1st Duke Exeter by King Henry V of England (age 30) for the remainder of his natural life for 'his service to the king and the realm on both sides of the seas'. At the time the only other dukes were the King's brothers.
On 2nd June 1418 [his sister-in-law] Catherine of Lancaster Queen Consort Castile (age 45) died at Valladolid [Map]. She was buried at Capilla de los Reyes Nuevos, Cathedral of Toledo.
In 1419 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Thomas Beaufort 1st Duke Exeter (age 41) was appointed Captain of Rouen.
In 1420 [his step-son] John Holland 2nd Duke Exeter (age 24) was appointed Constable of the Tower of London.
In October 1421 King Henry V of England (age 35) commenced the Siege of Meaux. John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 57) fought. His son John Cornwall (age 18) was killed; his head being blown off by a cannon ball witnessed by his father. Meaux [Map] was eventually captured on 11th May 1422.
In 1424 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 49) was appointed Lord Chancellor.
In 1426 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] Cardinal Henry Beaufort (age 51) was appointed Cardinal.
On 24th November 1426 [his wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 63) died. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Burford [Map].
Before 1427 [his son-in-law] John Fitzalan 7th or 14th Earl of Arundel (age 18) and [his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel were married. There is some uncertainty as to whether they did marry; they were betrothed as children. She the daughter of John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 62) and [his former wife] Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter. He the son of John Fitzalan 6th or 13th Earl of Arundel and Eleanor Berkeley Countess Arundel (age 44). They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1427 [his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel died.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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On 17th July 1433 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 69) was created 1st Baron Fanhope.
On 17th July 1433 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 69) was appointed Privy Council.
On 30th January 1442 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 78) was created 1st Baron Milbroke.
On 11th December 1443 John Cornwall 1st 1st (age 79) died at Ampthill Castle, Bedfordshire [Map]. He was buried at Blackfriars Priory, Ludgate. Baron Fanhope, Baron Milbroke extinct.
[his daughter] Constance Cornwall Countess of Arundel was born to John Cornwall 1st 1st and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England. She married before 1427 her third cousin once removed John Fitzalan 7th or 14th Earl of Arundel, son of John Fitzalan 6th or 13th Earl of Arundel and Eleanor Berkeley Countess Arundel.
Kings Wessex: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 11 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 13 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 11 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 13 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England 
Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King John of England Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Aymer Angoulême I Count Angoulême
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Cornwall Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Fitzroy de Cornwall
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Valletort
GrandFather: Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fitzalan 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Fitzalan
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fitzalan 6th Earl of Arundel 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William D'Aubigny 3rd Earl Lincoln 3rd Earl of Arundel 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel D'Aubigny 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mabel Gernon Countess Lincoln and Arundel 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Joan Fitzalan 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Walter 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Theobald Butler 
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Vavasour 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Verdun Countess Arundel 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Verdun
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rohesia Verdun
Father: John Cornwall 2 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Mortimer
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Mortimer 3rd Baron Mortimer
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Zouche 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Zouche
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Bisset
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joyce Zouche Baroness Mortimer
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Trailly
GrandMother: Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford
Great x 1 Grandmother: Matilda Baroness Mortimer
John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke 3 x Great Grand Son of King John of England