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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Baronet Parker is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
There have been four creations of Baronet Parker:
1st. 16th July 1661. Philip Parker 1st Baronet. Extinct. 20th January 1741.
2nd. 1st July 1681. Hugh Parker 1st Baronet. Extant.
3rd. 28th December 1782. Admiral Peter Parker 1st Baronet. Extinct. 13th March 1869.
4th. 11th November 1844. Admiral William Parker 1st Baronet. Extant.
Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
16th July 1661. Philip Parker 1st Baronet [aged 43] created. See 1661 Creation of Baronets and Peerages by Charles II Post Coronation.
March 1690. Son Philip Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 40] succeeded.
1698. Son Philip Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 16] succeeded.
20th January 1741. Philip Parker 3rd Baronet extinct.
In July 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 31] created new Baronetcies and Peerages...
10th July 1661 Christopher Guise 1st Baronet [aged 44] was created 1st Baronet Guise of Elmore in Gloucestershire.
16th July 1661 Philip Parker 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk. Rebecca Long Lady Parker by marriage Lady Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
21st July 1661 Charles Hussey 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Hussey of Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
21st July 1661 Edward Barkham 1st Baronet [aged 31] was created 1st Baronet Barkham Waynflete.
25th July 1661 John Banks 1st Baronet [aged 34] was created 1st Baronet Banks of London by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.
In March 1690 Philip Parker 1st Baronet [aged 72] died. His son Philip [aged 40] succeeded 2nd Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
Around 1698 Philip Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 48] died at Arwarton, Suffolk. His son Philip [aged 16] succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
On 11th July 1715 Philip Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 33] and Martha East Lady Parker were married. She by marriage Lady Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
On 20th January 1741 Philip Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 59] died. Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk extinct.
Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
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1st July 1681. Hugh Parker 1st Baronet [aged 74] created.
1697. Nephew Henry Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 57] succeeded.
25th October 1713. Grandson Henry John Parker 3rd Baronet succeeded.
1771. First Cousin Reverend Henry Parker 4th Baronet succeeded.
10th July 1782. Brother Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker 5th Baronet [aged 68] succeeded.
10th July 1782. Son Harry Parker 6th Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
15th January 1812. Son William Parker 7th Baronet [aged 28] succeeded.
1st April 1830. Brother Hyde Parker 8th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
21st March 1856. Half First Cousin Once Removed William Parker 9th Baronet [aged 29] succeeded.
24th May 1891. Son William Hyde Parker 10th Baronet [aged 28] succeeded.
16th February 1931. Son William Stephan Hyde Parker 11th Baronet [aged 39] succeeded.
29th July 1951. Son Richard William Hyde-Parker 12th Baronet [aged 14] succeeded.
14th March 2022. Son William Parker 13th Baronet [aged 38] succeeded.
On 1st July 1681 Hugh Parker 1st Baronet [aged 74] was created 1st Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk with a special remainder to to the son of his brother Henry.
In 1697 Hugh Parker 1st Baronet [aged 90] died. His nephew Henry [aged 57] succeeded 2nd Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 25th October 1713 Henry Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 73] died. His grandson Henry succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
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 1771 Henry John Parker 3rd Baronet died. His first cousin Henry succeeded 4th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 10th July 1782 Reverend Henry Parker 4th Baronet died unmarried. His brother Hyde [aged 68] succeeded 5th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
After 10th July 1782 Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker 5th Baronet [deceased] was lost at sea in proceeding to take the Chief Naval Command in the East Indies. His son Harry [aged 47] succeeded 6th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk. Monument at
Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker 5th Baronet: On 1st February 1714 he was born to Reverend Hyde Parker. On 10th July 1782 Reverend Henry Parker 4th Baronet died unmarried. His brother Hyde succeeded 5th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
Harry Parker 6th Baronet: In 1735 he was born to Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker 5th Baronet. In 1775 he and Bridget Cresswell were married. In 1786 Harry Parker 6th Baronet bought Melford Hall, Long Melford [Map].
On 15th January 1812 Harry Parker 6th Baronet [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 28] succeeded 7th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk. Monument at Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford [Map] to Harry Parker 6th Baronet and Bridget Cresswell.
William Parker 7th Baronet: In or before 1784 he was born to Harry Parker 6th Baronet and Bridget Cresswell. On 1st April 1830 he died. His brother Hyde succeeded 8th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
Bridget Cresswell: Around 1744 she was born. On 19th January 1807 she died.
On 1st April 1830 William Parker 7th Baronet [aged 46] died. His brother Hyde [aged 45] succeeded 8th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 21st March 1856 Hyde Parker 8th Baronet [aged 71] died. His half first cousin once removed William [aged 29] succeeded 9th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 24th May 1891 William Parker 9th Baronet [aged 64] died. His son William [aged 28] succeeded 10th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 16th February 1931 William Hyde Parker 10th Baronet [aged 67] died. His son William [aged 39] succeeded 11th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 29th July 1951 William Stephan Hyde Parker 11th Baronet [aged 59] died. His son Richard [aged 14] succeeded 12th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
On 14th March 2022 Richard William Hyde-Parker 12th Baronet [aged 84] died. His son William [aged 38] succeeded 13th Baronet Parker of Melford Hall in Suffolk.
Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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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28th December 1782. Admiral Peter Parker 1st Baronet [aged 61] created.
21st December 1811. Grandson Peter Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 25] succeeded.
3rd August 1814. Son Peter Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 4] succeeded.
17th March 1835. Uncle Captain John Edmund George Parker 4th Baronet [aged 46] succeeded.
18th November 1835. Brother Admiral Charles Christopher Parker 5th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
13th March 1869. Admiral Charles Christopher Parker 5th Baronet extinct.
The London Gazette 12400. 28th December 1782. Whitehall, 27 Dec [1782].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Parker [aged 61], Knight, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten [Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex].
Also the like Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to John Whalley Gardiner [aged 39], of Roch Court in the County of Hants, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; with Remainders severally to James Whalley [aged 34], Esq; Son of Robert Whalley, late of the City of Oxford, Esq; and to Thomas William Whalley, Esq; also Son of the said -Robert Whalley, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten.
And the like Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to James Graham [aged 21], of Netherby in the County of Cumberland, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten. [Note. Catherine Stewart Lady Graham [aged 17] by marriage Lady Graham of Netherby in Cumberland.]
On 21st December 1811 Admiral Peter Parker 1st Baronet [aged 90] died. He was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. His grandson Peter [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex.
On 3rd August 1814 Peter Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 28] was killed in action whilst storming the American camp at Bellair near Baltimore. His son Peter [aged 4] succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex.
On 17th March 1835 Peter Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 25] died. His uncle John [aged 46] succeeded 4th Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex.
On 18th November 1835 Captain John Edmund George Parker 4th Baronet [aged 46] died. His brother Charles [aged 43] succeeded 5th Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex.
On 13th March 1869 Admiral Charles Christopher Parker 5th Baronet [aged 76] died. Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex extinct.
Baronet Parker of Shenstone is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
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11th November 1844. Admiral William Parker 1st Baronet [aged 62] created.
13th November 1866. Son William Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 42] succeeded.
23rd January 1902. Son William Lorenzo Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 13] succeeded.
27th October 1971. Son William Parker 4th Baronet [aged 55] succeeded.
22nd November 1990. Son William Parker 5th Baronet [aged 39] succeeded.
On 11th November 1844 Admiral William Parker 1st Baronet [aged 62] was created 1st Baronet Parker of Shenstone.
On 13th November 1866 Admiral William Parker 1st Baronet [aged 84] died. Monument in Lichfield Cathedral [Map]. His son William [aged 42] succeeded 2nd Baronet Parker of Shenstone.
William Parker 2nd Baronet: On 14th August 1824 he was born to Admiral William Parker 1st Baronet and Frances Anne Biddulph. On 6th June 1885 William Parker 2nd Baronet and Jane Constance Biddulph were married. They were first cousins. On 23rd January 1902 William Parker 2nd Baronet died. His son William succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Shenstone.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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On 23rd January 1902 William Parker 2nd Baronet [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 13] succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Shenstone.
On 5th June 1915 William Lorenzo Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 26] and Ruth Hanbury-Sparrow Lady Parker were married. She by marriage Lady Parker of Shenstone.
On 27th October 1971 William Lorenzo Parker 3rd Baronet [aged 82] died. His son William [aged 55] succeeded 4th Baronet Parker of Shenstone.
On 22nd November 1990 William Parker 4th Baronet [aged 74] died. His son William [aged 39] succeeded 5th Baronet Parker of Shenstone.