Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Baronet Blunt of the City of London is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
17th June 1720. John Blunt 1st Baronet (age 55) created.
1733. Son Henry Blunt 2nd Baronet (age 37) succeeded.
1759. Son Charles William Blunt 3rd Baronet (age 28) succeeded.
1802. Son Charles Blunt 4th Baronet (age 26) succeeded.
29th February 1840. Son Walter Blunt 5th Baronet (age 14) succeeded.
1847. First Cousin Charles William Blunt 6th Baronet (age 36) succeeded.
5th November 1890. First Cousin William Blunt 7th Baronet (age 64) succeeded.
27th December 1902. Brother John Harvey Blunt 8th Baronet (age 63) succeeded.
26th January 1922. Son John Harvey Blunt 9th Baronet (age 49) succeeded.
11th July 1938. Son John Lionel Reginald Blunt 10th Baronet (age 30) succeeded.
29th September 1969. Brother Richard David Harvey Blunt 11th Baronet (age 56) succeeded.
13th February 1975. Son David Richard Reginald Blunt 12th Baronet (age 36) succeeded.
On 17th June 1720 John Blunt 1st Baronet (age 55) was created 1st Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
In 1733 John Blunt 1st Baronet (age 68) died. His son Henry (age 37) succeeded 2nd Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
In 1759 Henry Blunt 2nd Baronet (age 63) died. His son Charles (age 28) succeeded 3rd Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 22nd July 1764 Charles William Blunt 3rd Baronet (age 33) and Elizabeth Peers Lady Blunt were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Blunt of the City of London.
In 1802 Charles William Blunt 3rd Baronet (age 71) died. His son Charles (age 26) succeeded 4th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
In 1824 Charles Blunt 4th Baronet (age 48) and Sophia Baker Lady Blunt were married. She by marriage Lady Blunt of the City of London.
On 29th February 1840 Charles Blunt 4th Baronet (age 64) died. His son Walter (age 14) succeeded 5th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
In 1847 Walter Blunt 5th Baronet (age 21) died. His first cousin Charles (age 36) succeeded 6th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 5th November 1890 Charles William Blunt 6th Baronet (age 79) died unmarried. His first cousin William (age 64) succeeded 7th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 27th December 1902 William Blunt 7th Baronet (age 76) died. His brother John (age 63) succeeded 8th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
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 26th January 1922 John Harvey Blunt 8th Baronet (age 83) died. His son John (age 49) succeeded 9th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 11th July 1938 John Harvey Blunt 9th Baronet (age 65) died. His son John (age 30) succeeded 10th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 29th September 1969 John Lionel Reginald Blunt 10th Baronet (age 61) died. His brother Richard (age 56) succeeded 11th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.
On 13th February 1975 Richard David Harvey Blunt 11th Baronet (age 62) died. His son David (age 36) succeeded 12th Baronet Blunt of the City of London.