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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Baronet Thorold is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
24th August 1642. William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 51] created.
1678. Grandson William Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 19] succeeded.
1681. Brother Anthony Thorold 3rd Baronet [aged 18] succeeded.
1685. Brother John Thorold 4th Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
14th January 1717. First Cousin William Thorold 5th Baronet succeeded.
1720. Son Anthony Thorold 6th Baronet [aged 10] succeeded.
25th August 1721. Uncle John Thorold 7th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
January 1748. Son John Thorold 8th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
5th June 1775. Son John Thorold 9th Baronet [aged 40] succeeded.
24th February 1815. Son John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
7th July 1831. Son John Charles Thorold 11th Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
26th April 1866. Son John Henry Thorold 12th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
4th October 1922. Son John George Thorold 13th Baronet [aged 52] succeeded.
25th December 1951. Brother James Ernest Thorold 14th Baronet [aged 74] succeeded.
27th July 1965. Son Anthony Henry Thorold 15th Baronet [aged 61] succeeded.
1st May 1999. Son Anthony Oliver Thorold 16th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
On 24th August 1642 William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 51] was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
Syston Park Hall, South Kesteven was the seat of the Thorold Baronets of Marston.
In 1678 William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 87] died. His grandson William [aged 19] succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1681 William Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 22] died. His brother Anthony [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1685 Anthony Thorold 3rd Baronet [aged 22] died. His brother John [aged 21] succeeded 4th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 14th January 1717 John Thorold 4th Baronet [aged 53] died without issue. He was buried at Syston, South Kesteven [Map]. His first cousin William succeeded 5th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1720 William Thorold 5th Baronet died. His son Anthony [aged 10] succeeded 6th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 25th August 1721 Anthony Thorold 6th Baronet [aged 11] died. His uncle John [aged 45] succeeded 7th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In January 1748 John Thorold 7th Baronet [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 45] succeeded 8th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Elizabeth Ayton Lady Thorold by marriage John Thorold 8th Baronet.
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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On 5th June 1775 John Thorold 8th Baronet [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 40] succeeded 9th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Jane Hayford Lady Thorold by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 24th February 1815 John Thorold 9th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son John [aged 41] succeeded 10th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Mary Kent Lady Thorold by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 12th July 1830 John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 57] and Mary Anne Cary Lady Thorold were married. She by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 7th July 1831 John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 58] died. His son John [aged 15] succeeded 11th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 26th April 1866 John Charles Thorold 11th Baronet [aged 49] died. His son John [aged 24] succeeded 12th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 4th October 1922 John Henry Thorold 12th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son John [aged 52] succeeded 13th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 25th December 1951 John George Thorold 13th Baronet [aged 81] died. His brother James [aged 74] succeeded 14th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 27th July 1965 James Ernest Thorold 14th Baronet [aged 88] died. His son Anthony [aged 61] succeeded 15th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 1st May 1999 Anthony Henry Thorold 15th Baronet [aged 95] died. His son Anthony [aged 54] succeeded 16th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
Baronet Thorold of Harmston is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
9th September 1709. George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 43] created.
29th October 1722. Brother Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 49] succeeded.
1st January 1738. Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet extinct.
On 9th September 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 36].
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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On 29th October 1722 George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 56] died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother Samuel [aged 49] succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.
On 1st January 1738 Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 65] died unmarried. Baronet Thorold of Harmston extinct.