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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: Oglander
In 1769 William Oglander 6th Baronet was born to [his father] William Oglander 5th Baronet (age 36).
On 3rd March 1787 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 18) matriculated New College, Oxford University.
In 1806 [his father] William Oglander 5th Baronet (age 73) died. His son William (age 37) succeeded 6th Baronet Oglander of Nunwell in Hampshire.
In 1807 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Bodmin which seat he held until 1812.
On 24th May 1810 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 41) and Mary Anne Fitzroy Lady Oglander (age 25) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Oglander of Nunwell in Hampshire. She the daughter of George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 50) and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave.
In 1811 [his son] Henry Oglander 7th Baronet was born to William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 42) and [his wife] Mary Anne Fitzroy Lady Oglander (age 26).
On 20th June 1812 [his brother-in-law] Henry Fitzroy 5th Duke Grafton (age 22) and Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton (age 17) were married at Lisbon [Map]. He the son of [his father-in-law] George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 52) and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave. They were half fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
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.
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In 1817 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 48) was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset.
On 28th September 1844 [his father-in-law] George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 84) died. His son [his brother-in-law] Henry (age 54) succeeded 5th Duke Grafton, 5th Earl Euston, 5th Viscount Ipswich, 5th Baron Sudbury, 6th Earl Arlington, 6th Viscount Thetford, 6th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex and 6th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex. Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton (age 49) by marriage Duchess Grafton.
On 17th January 1852 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 83) died. His son Henry (age 41) succeeded 7th Baronet Oglander of Nunwell in Hampshire.
In 1855 [his former wife] Mary Anne Fitzroy Lady Oglander (age 70) died.
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 24 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Oglander 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Oglander 1st Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances More 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Oglander 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Clerke
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Oglander 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Strode of Parnham 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Strode 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Wyndham 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Strode 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: John Oglander 4th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Father: William Oglander 5th Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
William Oglander 6th Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England