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 Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
29th July 1641. William Strickland 1st Baronet [age 45] created. See Jul 1641 Creation of Baronets.
12th July 1673. Son Thomas Strickland 2nd Baronet [age 34] succeeded.
20th October 1684. Son William Strickland 3rd Baronet [age 19] succeeded.
12th May 1724. Son William Strickland 4th Baronet [age 38] succeeded.
1st September 1735. Son George Strickland 5th Baronet [age 6] succeeded.
13th January 1808. Son William Strickland 6th Baronet [age 54] succeeded.
8th January 1834. Son George Strickland 7th Baronet [age 51] succeeded.
23rd January 1874. Son Charles Strickland 8th Baronet [age 54] succeeded.
31st December 1909. Son Walter Strickland 9th Baronet [age 58] de jure.
9th August 1938. First Cousin Once Removed Henry Marmaduke Strickland-Constable 10th Baronet [age 37] succeeded.
27th March 1975. Brother Robert Frederick-Strickland-Constable 11th Baronet [age 71] succeeded.
11th December 1994. Son Frederic Strickland-Constable 12th Baronet [age 50] succeeded.
On 14th July 1641 King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [age 40] created new Baronets:
John Cotton 1st Baronet [age 25] was created 1st Baronet Cotton of Landwade in Cambridgeshire.
Thomas Abdy 1st Baronet [age 29] was created 1st Baronet Abdy of Felix Hall in Kelveden in Essex.
John Bampfylde 1st Baronet [age 31] was created 1st Baronet Bampfylde of Poltimore in Devon.
On 29 or 30th July 1641 William Strickland 1st Baronet [age 45] was created 1st Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire. Frances Finch Lady Strickland by marriage Lady Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 12th July 1673 William Strickland 1st Baronet [age 77] died. His son Thomas [age 34] succeeded 2nd Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 20th October 1684 Thomas Strickland 2nd Baronet [age 45] died. His son William [age 19] succeeded 3rd Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 12th May 1724 William Strickland 3rd Baronet [age 59] died from a fall from a horse during a fox hunt. His son William [age 38] succeeded 4th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire. Catherine Sambrooke Lady Strickland [age 18] by marriage Lady Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 1st September 1735 William Strickland 4th Baronet [age 49] died. His son George [age 6] succeeded 5th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 13th January 1808 George Strickland 5th Baronet [age 78] died. His son William [age 54] succeeded 6th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire. Henrietta Cholmley Lady Strickland [age 47] by marriage Lady Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 8th January 1834 William Strickland 6th Baronet [age 80] died. His son George [age 51] succeeded 7th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 23rd January 1874 George Strickland 7th Baronet [age 91] died. His son Charles [age 54] succeeded 8th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire. Esther Ann Strickland inherited Whitby Manor
On 31st December 1909 Charles Strickland 8th Baronet [age 90] died. His son Walter [age 58] de jure 9th Baronet Strickland of Boynton in Yorkshire. He never formally used the title he inherited upon his father's death.
On 9th August 1938 Walter Strickland 9th Baronet [age 87] died. His first cousin once removed Henry [age 37] succeeded 10th Baronet Strickland-Constable of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 27th March 1975 Henry Marmaduke Strickland-Constable 10th Baronet [age 74] died. His brother Robert [age 71] succeeded 11th Baronet Strickland-Constable of Boynton in Yorkshire.
On 11th December 1994 Robert Frederick-Strickland-Constable 11th Baronet [age 91] died. His son Frederic [age 50] succeeded 12th Baronet Strickland-Constable of Boynton in Yorkshire.