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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Baron Stanhope is in Baronies of England Alphabetically.
Baron Stanhope of Harrington is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
4th May 1605. John Stanhope 1st Baron Stanhope (age 56) created. See Christening of Princess Mary Stuart.
9th March 1621. Son Charles Stanhope 2nd Baron Stanhope (age 28) succeeded.
1675. Charles Stanhope 2nd Baron Stanhope extinct.
On 4th May 1605 new Baronies were created in celebration of the christening of Princess Mary Stewart:
Thomas Arundell 1st Baron Arundel (age 45) was created 1st Baron Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire. Mary Wriothesley Baroness Arundel Wardour by marriage Baroness Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire.
John Stanhope 1st Baron Stanhope (age 56) was created 1st Baron Stanhope of Harrington. Margaret Macwilliams Baroness Stanhope by marriage Baroness Stanhope of Harrington.
On 9th March 1621 John Stanhope 1st Baron Stanhope (age 72) died. His son Charles (age 28) succeeded 2nd Baron Stanhope of Harrington.
In 1675 Charles Stanhope 2nd Baron Stanhope (age 82) died. Baron Stanhope of Harrington extinct.
Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
1616. Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield (age 32) created.
12th September 1656. Grandson Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield (age 22) succeeded.
28th January 1714. Son Philip Stanhope 3rd Earl Chesterfield (age 40) succeeded.
27th January 1726. Son Philip Stanhope 4th Earl Chesterfield (age 31) succeeded.
24th May 1773. Third Cousin Once Removed Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Chesterfield (age 17) succeeded.
29th August 1815. Son George Stanhope 6th Earl Chesterfield (age 10) succeeded.
1st June 1866. Son George Philip Cecil Arthur Stanhope 7th Earl Chesterfield (age 34) succeeded.
1st December 1871. Third Cousin George Philip Stanhope 8th Earl Chesterfield (age 49) succeeded.
19th October 1883. Fourth Cousin Henry Edwyn Chandos Scudamore Stanhope 9th Earl of Chesterfield (age 62) succeeded.
21st January 1887. Son Edwyn Scudamore Stanhope 10th Earl of Chesterfield (age 32) succeeded.
24th January 1933. Brother Henry Scudamore-Stanhope 11th Earl of Chesterfield (age 77) succeeded.
2nd November 1935. Nephew Edward Henry Scudamore-Stanhope 12th Earl Chesterfield succeeded.
2nd August 1952. Seventh Cousin Once Removed James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield (age 71) succeeded.
15th August 1967. James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield extinct.
In 1616 Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield (age 32) was created 1st Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 12th September 1656 Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield (age 72) died. His grandson Philip (age 22) succeeded 2nd Earl Chesterfield, 2nd Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
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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On 28th January 1714 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield (age 80) died. He was buried at Shelford, Nottinghamshire [Map]. His son Philip (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Chesterfield, 3rd Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 27th January 1726 Philip Stanhope 3rd Earl Chesterfield (age 52) died. His son Philip (age 31) succeeded 4th Earl Chesterfield, 4th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire and inherited Boughton aka Bocton Place, Kent [Map].
On 24th May 1773 Philip Stanhope 4th Earl Chesterfield (age 78) died at Chesterfield House. His third cousin once removed Philip (age 17) succeeded 5th Earl Chesterfield, 5th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 29th August 1815 Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Chesterfield (age 59) died at Chesterfield House. His son George (age 10) succeeded 6th Earl Chesterfield, 6th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 1st June 1866 George Stanhope 6th Earl Chesterfield (age 61) died. His son George (age 34) succeeded 7th Earl Chesterfield, 7th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 1st December 1871 George Philip Cecil Arthur Stanhope 7th Earl Chesterfield (age 40) died of typhoid unmarried. His third cousin George (age 49) succeeded 8th Earl Chesterfield, 8th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire. He had been staying at Londesborough Lodge Scarborough with the Prince of Wales (age 30) who also contracted typhoid but survived.
On 19th October 1883 George Philip Stanhope 8th Earl Chesterfield (age 60) died without issue. His fourth cousin Henry (age 62) succeeded 9th Earl Chesterfield, 9th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 21st January 1887 Henry Edwyn Chandos Scudamore Stanhope 9th Earl of Chesterfield (age 65) died at Victoria Hotel. His son Edwyn (age 32) succeeded 10th Earl Chesterfield, 10th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, 4th Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell.
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.
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On 24th January 1933 Edwyn Scudamore Stanhope 10th Earl of Chesterfield (age 78) died without issue. He was buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy [Map]. His brother Henry (age 77) succeeded 11th Earl Chesterfield, 11th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, 5th Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell.
On 2nd November 1935 Henry Scudamore-Stanhope 11th Earl of Chesterfield (age 80) died. His nephew Edward succeeded 12th Earl Chesterfield, 12th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, 6th Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell.
On 2nd August 1952 Edward Henry Scudamore-Stanhope 12th Earl Chesterfield died. His seventh cousin once removed James (age 71) succeeded 13th Earl Chesterfield, 13th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, 7th Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell although he didn't claim the titles.
On 15th August 1967 James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield (age 86) died without issue. Earl Stanhope, Earl Chesterfield, Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell extinct.