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Biography of Matthew Ridley 1711-1778

Paternal Family Tree: Ridley of Blagdon Hall, Northumberland

On 14th November 1711 Matthew Ridley was born to Richard Ridley of Heaton and Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 1724 Matthew Ridley (age 12) commenced his education at Westminster School [Map].

In December 1727 Matthew Ridley (age 16) matriculated St John's College, Oxford University.

In 1730 Matthew Ridley (age 18) was awarded Master of Arts.

In 1733 Matthew Ridley (age 21) was elected Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.

On 18th November 1742 Matthew Ridley (age 31) and Elizabeth White (age 21) were married.

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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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.

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On 28th October 1745 [his son] Matthew White Ridley 2nd Baronet was born to Matthew Ridley (age 33) and [his wife] Elizabeth White (age 24).

On 5th March 1749 [his son] Nicholas Ridley of Link House, Blyth was born to Matthew Ridley (age 37) and [his wife] Elizabeth White (age 28).

In 1756 [his brother-in-law] Matthew White 1st Baronet (age 29) was created 1st Baronet White of Blagdon in Northumberland, with remainder to the heirs male of his sister [his wife] Elizabeth White (age 35), wife of Matthew Ridley (age 44).

In 1764 [his wife] Elizabeth White (age 43) died.

On 6th April 1778 Matthew Ridley (age 66) died. Monument at the Cathedral Church St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne [Map] sculpted by John "The Elder" Bacon (age 37).