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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Baronies of England Chronologically is in Baronies of England.
1295 Edward I Creates New Barons 36th Parliament
1299 Edward I Creates New Barons
1461 Edward IV Rewards his Followers
1520 Field of the Cloth of Gold
1529 Henry VIII Creates New Peerages
1559 Coronation of Elizabeth I
1605 Christening of Princess Mary Stuart
1645 King Charles I Rewards his Supporters
1692 William III Creation of New Lords
In December 1067 William "aux Gernons aka with Whiskers" Percy 1st Baron Percy Topcliffe was created 1st Baron Percy of Topcliffe.
Before 1068 William D'Aubigny 1st Baron Thirsk [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Thirsk. There is some doubt as to whether this title existed? He may be better described as Lord of Thirsk.
In 1068 Ilbert Lacy 1st Baron Pontefract [aged 23] was created 1st Baron Pontefract. Both he and the creation of the Barony are obscure. He commissioned the building of Pontefract Castle [Map] which became his caput.
In 1071 Nigel of Cotentin 1st Baron of Halton was created 1st Baron Halton.
Before 1073 William de Braose 1st Baron Bramber was created 1st Baron Bramber Feudal. Agnes St Clare Baroness Bramber by marriage Baroness Bramber Feudal.
Around 1086 Ralph Pomeroy 1st Baron Pomeroy was created 1st Baron Pomeroy Feudal.
Before 1107 Richard de Vernon 1st Baron Shipbrook [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Shipbrook.
Before 1130 Edward of Salisbury 1st Baron Trowbridge 1st Baron Chitterne was created 1st Baron Trowbridge Feudal, 1st Baron Chitterne Feudal.
Before 1143 Robert Marmion 1st Baron Marmion [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Marmion of Tamworth in Staffordshire.
In 1169 William Malet 1st Baron Curry Mallet was created 1st Baron Curry Mallet. Alice Bassett Baroness Curry Mallet by marriage Baroness Curry Mallet.
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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Before 1170 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp of Elmley in Worcestershire. Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp by marriage Baroness Beauchamp of Elmley in Worcestershire.
Before 1178 Roger Fitzrichard 1st Baron Warkworth was created 1st Baron Warkworth. Alice Vere Baroness Warkworth by marriage Baroness Warkworth.
Before 1190 Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 76] was created 1st Baron Clifford Feudal. Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford by marriage Baroness Clifford Feudal.
On 29th September 1194 Ralph Somery 1st Baron Dudley [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Dudley of Somery. Margaret Gras Baroness Dudley by marriage Baroness Dudley of Somery.
Before 1196 Richard Vernon 1st Baron Vernon [aged 73] was created 1st Baron Vernon.
Before 26th July 1242 Robert Courtenay 1st Baron Okehampton [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Okehampton. There were Barons of Okehampton before it came into the possession of the Courtenay family but these Barons are somewhat obscure.
Before 1258 Roger Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer of Wigmore [aged 26] was created 1st Baron Mortimer of Wigmore.
On 14th December 1264 Hugh Despencer [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Despencer.
Before 28th November 1274 Hugh Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer [aged 84] was created 1st Baron Mortimer Burford aka Richard's Castle. There is some doubt as to whether this Barony existed.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1283 Roger Mowbray 1st Baron Mowbray [aged 26] was created 1st Baron Mowbray by King Edward I of England [aged 43].
In 1283 Nicholas Segrave 1st Baron Segrave [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Segrave.
Around 1283 Ralph Camoys 1st Baron Camoys was created 1st Baron Camoys.
Before 24th October 1283 John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp Feudal. Cicely Vivonne Forz Baroness Beauchamp by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Feudal.
In 1287 Edmund Stafford 1st Baron Stafford [aged 14] was created 1st Baron Stafford.
Around 1290 William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Corby. Alicia Ledet Baroness Latimer Corby [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby.
Before May 1290 William de Braose 1st Baron de Braose 9th Baron Bramber [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Braose. Mary Ros Baroness de Braose [aged 40] by marriage Baroness Braose.
In 1295 John Giffard 1st Baron Giffard Brimpsfield [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Giffard Brimpsfield.
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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In 1295 Roger de Montalt 1st Baron Montalt [aged 57] was summoned to Parliament as 1st Baron Montalt.
On 23rd June 1295 Robert Mohaut 1st Baron Mohaut aka Montalt [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Mohaut aka Montalt.
On 24th June 1295 King Edward I of England [aged 56] created new baronies through writs for summons to his 36th Parliament
John Montfort 1st Baron Montfort [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Montfort. Alice Plaunche Baroness Montfort by marriage Baroness Montfort.
Walter Fauconberg 1st Baron Fauconberg [aged 75] was created 1st Baron Fauconberg.
Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Furnivall. Joan Despencer Baroness Furnivall [aged 37] by marriage Baroness Furnivall.
Robert Fitzwalter 1st Baron Fitzwalter [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Fitzwalter. Eleanor Ferrers Baroness Fitzwalter by marriage Baroness Fitzwalter.
Ralph Basset 1st Baron Basset Drayton [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Basset Drayton. Hawise Grey Baroness Basset Drayton [aged 40] by marriage Baroness Basset Drayton.
The following Baronies may have been created at the 36th Parliament or the 37th Parliament summoned on 30th September 1295.
John Wake 1st Baron Wake of Liddell [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Wake of Liddell.
Andrew Astley 1st Baron Astley [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Astley.
Thomas Berkeley 6th and 1st Baron Berkeley [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Berkeley. Joan Ferrers Baroness Berkeley by marriage Baroness Berkeley.
Reginald Grey 1st Baron Grey of Wilton [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Grey of Wilton. Maud Fitzhugh Baroness Grey Wilton [aged 73] by marriage Baroness Grey of Wilton.
John Hastings 13th Baron Abergavenny 1st Baron Hastings [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Hastings by a summons to Parliament. Isabel Valence Baroness Bergavenny Baroness Hastings by marriage Baroness Hastings.
Ralph Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Neville Raby. Euphemia Clavering Baroness Neville Raby [aged 28] by marriage Baroness Neville Raby.
John Beke 1st Baron Beke [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Beke (although there is some doubt whether he was created Baron).
Fulk Fitzwarin 1st Baron Fitzwarin [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Fitzwarin.
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On 24th June 1295 Hugh "Elder" Despencer 1st Earl Winchester [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Despencer with precedence from 24th June 1264. The precedence is based on his being summoned to a Parliament by Simon de Montfort 6th Earl of Leicester 1st Earl Chester, the validity of which is subject to discussion.
On 24th June 1295 Piers Mauley 1st Baron de Mauley [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Mauley.
On 24th June 1295 Philip de Kyme 1st Baron Kyme [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Kyme by writ of summons.
On 24th June 1295 Henry Hussey 1st Baron Hussey [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Hussey by writ of summons.
In 1299 John Sudeley 1st Baron Sudeley [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Sudeley.
In 1299 John de Lisle 1st Baron Lisle [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Lisle.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1299 Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Montagu. Isabel Unknown Baroness Montagu by marriage Baroness Montagu.
In 1299 Roger la Warr 1st Baron de la Warr [aged 49] was created 1st Baron De La Warr.
Between 1299 and 1314 Robert Fitzpayn 1st Baron Fitzpayn [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Fitzpayn by writ of summons.
In 1299 William Vavasour 1st Baron Vavasour [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Vavasour by writ of summons.
In 1299 Thomas Latimer 1st Baron Latimer [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Braybrook by writ of summons.
In 1299 Robert de Montalt 1st Baron Montalt summoned to Parliament as 1st Baron Montalt.
In 1299 Hugh Courtenay 1st or 9th Earl Devon [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Courtenay. Agnes St John Countess Devon [aged 24] by marriage Baroness Courtenay.
On 6th February 1299 Hugh Bardolf 1st Baron Bardolf [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Bardolf of Wormegay in Norfolk by writ of summons.
On 6th February 1299 Roger Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer of Chirk [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Mortimer of Chirk by writ of summons.
On 6th February 1299 King Edward I of England [aged 59] created a number of new Barons by writ of summons to Edward's 44th Parliament...
John Ferrers 1st Baron Ferrers of Chartley [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Ferrers of Chartley.
John Lovell 1st Baron Lovel [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh. Joan Ros Baroness Lovel [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Lovel of Titchmarsh.
William Ros 1st Baron Ros Helmsley [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Ros Helmsley. Maud Vaux Baroness Ros [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Ros Helmsley.
William Devereux 1st Baron Devereux Lyonshall [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Devereux Lyonshall. Lucy Burnell Baroness Devereux Lyonshall by marriage Baroness Devereux Lyonshall.
Adam Welles 1st Baron Welles [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Welles. Joan D'Engayne Baroness Welles and Ughtred by marriage Baroness Welles.
Robert Clinton 1st Baron Clinton [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Clinton. Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Clinton.
John Moels 1st Baron Moels [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Moels.
The next baronies may not have been created on 6th February 1299 but were created in 1299 possibly for Edward's 45th and 46th Parliaments on 10th April 1299 and 21st September 1299 respectively.
Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Deincourt.
John Strange 1st Baron Strange Knockin [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Strange Knockin. Maud Eiville Baroness Strange Knockin by marriage Baroness Strange Knockin.
John St John 1st Baron St John Lagenham [aged 49] was created 1st Baron St John of Lagenham.
Robert Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 24] was created 1st Baron de Clifford. Maud Clare Baroness Clifford Baroness Welles [aged 23] by marriage Baroness de Clifford.
Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Grey of Codnor. Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor by marriage Baroness Grey of Codnor.
John Mohun 1st Baron Dunster [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Mohun of Dunster. Ada Tiptoft Baroness Dunster [aged 24] by marriage Baroness Mohun of Dunster.
Roger Scales 1st Baron Scales was created 1st Baron Scales.
John St John 1st Baron St John of Basing [aged 25] was created 1st Baron St John of Basing.
John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Somerset [aged 24] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp Somerset.
Alan Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Ashby [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Zouche Ashby.
Henry Percy 9th and 1st Baron Percy [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Percy of Alnwick. Eleanor Fitzalan Baroness Percy [aged 15] by marriage Baroness Percy of Alnwick.
William Grandison 1st Baron Grandison [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Grandison. Sibylla Tregoz Baroness Grandison by marriage Baroness Grandison. His brother was also created Baron Grandison on the same day.
Otto Grandison 1st Baron Grandison [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Grandison. His brother was also created Baron Grandison on the same day.
Thomas de Multon 1st Baron Multon was created 1st Baron Multon Egremont. Eleanor Burgh Baroness Multon Egremont [aged 17] by marriage Baroness Multon Egremont.
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William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 27th September 1299 Hugh de Vere 1st Baron Vere [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Vere by writ of summons.
On 29th December 1299 William Morley 1st Baron Morley was created 1st Baron Morley by writ of summons to King Edward I's [aged 60] 47th Parliament. Isabel Mohaut Baroness Morley by marriage Baroness Morley.
In 1300 William Ferrers 1st Baron Ferrers of Groby [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Ferrers of Groby. Ellen or Margaret Segrave Baroness Ferrers Groby [aged 18] by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby.
Around 1300 William Ros 1st Baron Ros Kendal [aged 28] was created 1st Baron Ros Kendal. The date, and the barony somewhat vague. Not clear who is the first baron.
On 12th November 1303 Robert Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Burghesh by writ of summons. Maud Badlesmere Baroness Burghesh [aged 38] by marriage Baroness Burghesh.
On 13th July 1305 John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Botetort. Matilda Fitzotes Baroness Botetort by marriage Baroness Botetort.
On 26th August 1306 Thomas Multon 1st Baron Multon [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Multon of Gilsland. Margaret Mauley Baroness Multon [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Multon of Gilsland.
Before 8th October 1307 Henry Tyeys 1st Baron Tyeys [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Tyeys.
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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In 1308 Pain Tiptoft 1st Baron Tibetot [aged 28] was created 1st Baron Tibetot.
In 1308 William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Harringworth [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Zouche Harringworth.
In 1308 William Boteler 1st Baron Wem and Oversley [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Wem and Oversley. Ela Herdeburgh Baroness Wem and Oversley by marriage Baroness Wem and Oversley.
In 1309 Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Beaumont.
In 1309 Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Badlesmere. Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere [aged 21] by marriage Baroness Badlesmere.
On 4th March 1309 Adam Everingham 1st Baron Everingham of Laxton [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Everingham of Laxton by writ of summons.
On 4th March 1309 Fulk Strange 1st Baron Strange Blackmere [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Strange Blackmere. Eleanor Giffard Baroness Strange Blackmere by marriage Baroness Strange Blackmere.
On 4th March 1309 Ralph Monthermer 1st Earl of Gloucester and Hertford [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Monthermer by writ of summons.
Before 12th March 1310 William Leybourne 1st Baron Leybourne [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Leybourne. It isn't clear by what means he was created a Baron. The Barony appears to have become extinct, abeyant, on the death of the 1st Baron.
In 1311 Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Lisle of Rougemont. Margaret Beauchamp Baroness Lisle [aged 16] by marriage Baroness Lisle of Rougemont.
On 19th December 1311 Edward Burnell [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Burnell. Aline Despencer Baroness Burnell by marriage Baroness Burnell.
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 19th December 1311 Hugh Neville 1st Baron Neville Essex [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Neville Essex. Ida Fitzwalter Baroness Neville Essex [aged 19] by marriage Baroness Neville Essex.
In 1313 Geoffrey Saye 1st Baron Say [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Say. Idonea Leybourne Baroness Say [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Say.
On 8th January 1313 Henry Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Cobham.
On 8th January 1313 Nicholas Audley 1st Baron Audley of Heighley [aged 23] was created 1st Baron Audley of Heighley in Staffordshire by writ of summons. Joan Fitzmartin Countess Lincoln by marriage Baroness Audley of Heighley in Staffordshire.
On 26th July 1313 Robert Willoughby 1st Baron Willoughby [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Willoughby de Eresby. Margaret Deincourt Baroness Willoughby of Eresby [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
On 26th July 1313 John Charleton 1st Baron Cherleton [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Cherleton.
In 1314 Robert Holland 1st Baron Holand [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Holand by writ of summons to Parliament. Maud Zouche Baroness Holand by marriage Baroness Holand.
Before 24th June 1314 William Marshal 1st Baron Marshal [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Marshal. Christiana Fitzwalter Baroness Marshal [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Marshal.
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 29th July 1314 Hugh "Younger" Despencer 1st Baron Despencer [aged 28] was created 1st Baron Despencer.
Before 1316 Robert Ufford 1st Baron Ufford [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Ufford. Cecily Valoignes Baroness Ufford [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Ufford.
In 1317 John Darcy 1st Baron Darcy of Knayth [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Knayth. Emmeline Heron Countess Kildare by marriage Baroness Darcy of Knayth.
On 20th September 1317 Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester [aged 26] was created 1st Baron Audley of Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire 1317. Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester by marriage Baroness Audley of Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire 1317.
In 1318 David Strathbogie 10th Earl Atholl was created 1st Baron Strabolgi.
In 1321 Anthony Lucy 1st Baron Lucy [aged 38] was summoned to Parliament as Baron Lucy.
In 1321 Ralph Dacre 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland. Margaret "Flower of Gillesland" Multon Baroness Dacre of Gilsland 2nd Baroness Multon Gilsland [aged 21] by marriage Baroness Dacre Gilsland.
On 26th January 1321 Henry Fitzhugh 1st Baron Fitzhugh [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Fitzhugh.
On 15th May 1321 Hugh Audley 1st Baron Audley of Stratton Audley [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Audley of Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire 1321.
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 15th May 1321 Ralph Greystoke 1st Baron Greystoke [aged 21] was created 1st Baron Greystoke.
In 1323 William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Mortimer [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Zouche Mortimer. Eleanor Clare Baroness Zouche Mortimer [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Zouche Mortimer.
In 1324 Roger Grey 1st Baron Grey Ruthyn [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Grey of Ruthyn. Elizabeth Hastings Baroness Grey Ruthyn [aged 29] by marriage Baroness Grey of Ruthyn.
On 30th December 1324 Gilbert Aton 1st Baron Aton was created 1st Baron Aton.
In 1326 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Harington by writ of summons to Parliament. Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Harington.
On 10th December 1327 William Donn Burgh 3rd Earl of Ulster [aged 15] was summoned to Parliament as Baron Burgh.
On 25th January 1330 Bartholomew "The Elder" Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Burghesh. Elizabeth Verdun Baroness Burghesh [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Burghesh.
On 25th January 1330 John Maltravers 1st Baron Maltravers [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Maltravers by writ of summons. Agnes Bereford Baroness Maltravers [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Maltravers.
In 1331 Gilbert Talbot 1st Baron Talbot [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Talbot. Anne Boteler Baroness Talbot [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Talbot.
On 20th July 1332 John Sutton 1st Baron Sutton [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Sutton of Holderness. Constantia Sampson Baroness Lexington [aged 59] by marriage Baroness Lexinton of Aram in Nottinghamshire.
Before June 1335 Geoffrey Cornwall 1st Baron Burford [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Burford of Burford in Shropshire. Margaret Mortimer Baroness Burford [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Burford of Burford in Shropshire.
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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In 1337 Roger Chandos 1st Baron Chandos was created 1st Baron Chandos.
On 25th August 1338 John Grey was created 1st Baron Grey of Rotherfield by writ of summons to Parliament.
On 15th November 1338 Hugh Despencer 1st Baron Despencer [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Despencer by writ of summons.
In 1342 Robert Bourchier 1st Baron Bourchier was created 1st Baron Bourchier. Margaret Prayers Baroness Bourchier by marriage Baroness Bourchier.
In 1342 John Sutton 1st Baron Sutton [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Sutton of Dudley. Isabella Charleton Baroness Sutton Dudley by marriage Baroness Sutton of Dudley.
In 1342 Reginald Cobham 1st Baron Cobham [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Cobham.
On 30th April 1343 Thomas Ughtred 1st Baron Ughtred [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Ughtred. Margaret Burden Baroness Ughtred by marriage Baroness Ughtred.
After 20th June 1347 Thomas Dagworth 1st Baron Dagworth [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Dagworth. Eleanor Bohun Countess Ormonde [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Dagworth.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 12th November 1347 Walter Manny 1st Baron Manny [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Manny.
On 20th November 1348 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu was created 1st Baron Montagu by writ of summons.
On 20th November 1348 Richard Lovel 1st Baron Lovel [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Lovel of Castle Cary.
On 20th November 1348 Michael Poynings 1st Baron Poynings [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Poynings. Joan Rokesley Baroness Poynings by marriage Baroness Poynings.
In 1350 John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Warwick [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp Warwick.
On 24th November 1350 Nicholas Haudlo Burnell 1st Baron Burnell [aged 24] was created 1st Baron Burnell 2C by writ of summons.
On 25th November 1350 Thomas Musgrave 1st Baron Musgrave [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Musgrave by summons to Parliament by writ.
On 25th November 1350 Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Scrope of Masham.
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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In 1352 Thomas Holland 1st Earl Kent [aged 38] was created 1st Earl Kent, 1st Baron Holand.
In 1357 John Montagu 1st Baron Montagu, Baron Monthermer [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Montagu.
On 15th December 1357 Gerard Lisle 1st Baron Lisle [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Lisle of Kingston Lisle in Oxfordshire.
On 15th December 1357 Edward Despencer 1st Baron Despencer, Baron Burghesh [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Despencer.
Around 1360 Robert Grey 1st Baron Fitzpayn [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Fitzpayn. Elizabeth Brienne Baroness Fitzpayn [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Fitzpayn.
In 1363 Roger Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Bletsoe [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp Bletsoe in Bedfordshire. Sibyl Pateshull Baroness Beauchamp Bletsoe [aged 44] by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Bletsoe in Bedfordshire.
In 1366 Michael de la Pole 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Pole. Katherine Wingfield Countess Suffolk [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Pole.
On 24th February 1368 William Botreaux 1st Baron Botreaux [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Botreaux.
In 1371 William Heron 1st Baron Heron was created 1st Baron Heron by writ of summons to Parliament.
In 1371 Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton.
On 8th January 1371 William Aldeburgh 1st Baron Aldeburgh Harewood [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Aldeburgh Harewood. Elizabeth Lisle Baroness Ferrers Harewood [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Aldeburgh Harewood.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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On 8th January 1371 Ralph Bassett 1st Baron Basset Sapcote [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Basset Sapcote by writ of summons to Parliament.
On 28th December 1375 Ralph Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Cromwell.
On 4th August 1377 John Fitzalan 1st Baron Arundel Baron Maltravers [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Arundel by writ of summons. Eleanor Maltravers 2nd Baroness Maltravers Baroness Arundel and Cobham [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Arundel.
In 1383 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Camoys. Elizabeth Louches Baroness Camoys by marriage Baroness Camoys.
In 1384 Ralph Lumley 1st Baron Lumley [aged 24] was created 1st Baron Lumley.
On 28th September 1384 John Devereux 1st Baron Devereux [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Devereux. Margaret Vere Baroness Devereux and Beaumont by marriage Baroness Devereux.
On 10th October 1387 John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp of Kidderminster. The first peerage to be created by letters patent.
On 17th December 1387 Philip Despencer 1st Baron Despencer [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Despencer. Elizabeth Unknown Baroness Despencer by marriage Baroness Despencer.
On 23rd July 1392 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny by writ of summons.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1402 Thomas West 1st Baron West [aged 37] was created 1st Baron West. Joan Ware Baroness West by marriage Baroness West.
In 1403 John Tuchet 4th Baron Audley, 1st Baron Tuchet [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Tuchet.
In 1411 Hugh Stafford Baron Bourchier, 1st Baron Stafford was created 1st Baron Stafford. Elizabeth Bourchier 4th Baroness Bourchier Baroness Stafford [aged 12] by marriage Baroness Stafford.
On 20th October 1421 James Berkeley 11th and 1st Baron Berkeley [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Berkeley by writ of summons. Daughter Stafford Baroness Berkeley by marriage Baroness Berkeley.
On 7th January 1426 John Tiptoft 1st Baron Tiptoft was created 1st Baron Tiptoft. Joyce Charleton Baroness Tiptoft [aged 22] by marriage Baroness Tiptoft.
On 7th January 1426 Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Hungerford. Eleanor Berkeley Countess Arundel [aged 44] by marriage Baroness Hungerford.
In 1432 George Neville 1st Baron Latimer of Snape [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Latimer of Snape.
On 17th July 1433 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Fanhope.
Around 1434 Henry Bromflete 1st Baron Vesci [aged 45] and Eleanor Fitzhugh Baroness Darcy Knayth and Fitzhugh were married. His second marriage, her third. cgEAWYvAOn 24th January 1449 Henry Bromflete 1st Baron Vesci was created 1st Baron Vesci. She by marriage Baroness Vesci. They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On 15th February 1440 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Dudley. Elizabeth Berkeley Baroness Cherleton Baroness Dudley by marriage Baroness Dudley.
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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In 1441 Ralph Boteler 6th and 1st Baron Sudeley [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Sudeley. Elizabeth Norbury Baroness Sudeley [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Sudeley.
On 30th January 1442 John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke [aged 78] was created 1st Baron Milbroke.
On 26th July 1444 John Talbot 1st Viscount Lisle [aged 18] was created 1st Baron Lisle. Joan Cheddar Viscountess Lisle [aged 19] by marriage Baroness Lisle.
In 1445 Robert Hungerford 3rd Baron Hungerford 1st Baron Moleyns [aged 14] was created 1st Baron Moleyns. Eleanor Moleyns Baroness Hungerford [aged 18] by marriage Baroness Moleyns.
In 1447 Thomas Hoo 1st Baron Hoo and Hastings [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Hoo and Hastings. Eleanor Welles Baroness Hoo and Hastings by marriage Baroness Hoo and Hastings.
In 1447 James Fiennes 1st Baron Saye and Sele [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Saye and Sele.
On 2nd May 1447 John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Powick [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp Powick in Worcestershire. Margaret Ferrers Baroness Beauchamp Powick [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Powick in Worcestershire.
In 1448 John Stourton 1st Baron Stourton [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Stourton.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 9th May 1448 Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Rivers by King Henry VI of England and II of France [aged 26]. Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Rivers.
In 1449 Thomas Percy 1st Baron Egremont [aged 26] was created 1st Baron Egremont of Egremont Castle in Cumberland.
On 10th March 1449 William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Bonville. Elizabeth Courtenay Baroness Bonville and Harington by marriage Baroness Bonville.
In 1450 Edward Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny. A new creation since his son had already inherited the title Baron Abergavenny when his mother died in 1448.
In 1455 John Bourchier 1st Baron Berners [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Berners. Margery Berners Baroness Berners [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Berners.
In 1456 Thomas Stanley 1st Baron Stanley [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Stanley. Jane Goushill Baroness Stanley [aged 55] by marriage Baroness Stanley.
In 1459 Ralph Dacre 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland.
In 1461 Humphrey Bourchier 1st Baron Cromwell [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Cromwell. There is some debate as to whether this was a new creation, or the previous creation being called out of abeyance in right of his wife Joan Stanhope daughter of Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1461 William Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Herbert of Raglan.
In 1461 Thomas Lumley 1st Baron Lumley [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Lumley. Margaret Harrington Baroness Knightley [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Lumley.
In January 1461 John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Montagu.
Before 29th March 1461 Thomas Grey 1st Baron Grey of Richemont [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Grey of Richemont.
After 29th March 1461 John Wenlock 1st Baron Wenlock [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Wenlock.
On 26th July 1461 William Hastings 1st Baron Hastings [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Hastings for supporting King Edward IV of England [aged 19] in his claim to the throne.
Robert Ogle 1st Baron Ogle [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Ogle by King Edward IV of England for having been the principal Northumbrian gentleman to support the Yorkist cause.
On 24th April 1464 Humphrey Stafford [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Stafford of Southwick. See Warkworth Note 4..
On 20th June 1465 Walter Blount 1st Baron Mountjoy [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Mountjoy. Helena Byron Baroness Mountjoy [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Mountjoy.
In 1467 John Dynham 1st Baron Dynham [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Dinham. Elizabeth Fitzwalter Baroness Dinham 8th Baroness Fitzwalter [aged 36] by marriage Baroness Dinham.
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 15th October 1470 John Howard [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Howard.
On 8th April 1473 (some sources state 1482) Humphrey Dacre 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland by King Edward IV of England [aged 30]. By letters patent he created Dacre Baron Dacre of Gilsland, declaring "that the said Humfrey Dacre, Knight, and the heirs male of the body of the said Thomas, late Lord Dacre, comyng, bee reputed, had, named and called the Lord Dacre of Gillesland". Mabel Parr Baroness Dacre of Gilsland by marriage Baroness Dacre Gilsland.
On 15th November 1482 John Grey 1st Baron Grey of Powis [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Grey of Powis.
In 1486 John Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Cheyne.
On 12th March 1486 Giles Daubeney 1st Baron Daubeney [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Daubeney.
On 1st September 1487 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough [aged 56] was summoned to Parliament as Baron Burgh although he appears not to have attended so there is some ambiguity about this creation. Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh [aged 57] by marriage Baroness Burgh.
In 1492 Robert Willoughby 1st Baron Willoughby 9th Baron Latimer [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 17th October 1509 William Conyers 1st Baron Conyers [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Conyers. Anne Neville Baroness Conyers [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Conyers.
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 17th October 1509 Thomas Darcy 1st Baron Darcy Templehurst [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Darcy aka Templehurst. Edith Sandys Baroness by marriage Baroness Darcy of Darcy aka Templehurst.
On 12th October 1514 Henry Pole 1st Baron Montagu [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Montagu.
On 23rd November 1514 Edward Stanley 1st Baron Monteagle [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Monteagle.
On 18th February 1516 Queen Mary I of England and Ireland was born to Henry VIII [aged 24] and Catherine of Aragon [aged 30] at Palace of Placentia, Greenwich [Map]. Margaret Bourchier 1st Baroness Bryan [aged 48] was created 1st Baroness Bryan and appointed the child's governess. Catherine York Countess Devon [aged 36] was her godmother. She married 25th July 1554 her first cousin once removed Philip "The Prudent" II King Spain, son of Charles V Holy Roman Emperor and Isabel Aviz Queen Consort Spain.
After June 1520 William Sandys 1st Baron Sandys of the Vyne [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Sandys of The Vyne in Hampshire for having organised the Field of the Cloth of Gold.
On 27th April 1523 Nicholas Vaux 1st Baron Vaux Harrowden [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Vaux Harrowden. Anne Green Baroness Vaux of Harrowden [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Vaux Harrowden.
Before 24th May 1523 Henry Marney 1st Baron Marney [aged 76] was created 1st Baron Marney.
In 1529 John Mordaunt 1st Baron Mordaunt [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Mordaunt. Elizabeth Vere Baroness Mordaunt by marriage Baroness Mordaunt.
After 3rd November 1529 Gilbert Tailboys 1st Baron Tailboys [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Tailboys of Kyme. Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount Baroness Clinton and Tailboys [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Tailboys of Kyme.
In early December 1529 King Henry VIII of England and Ireland [aged 38] created five Baronies...
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Andrew Windsor 1st Baron Windsor [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Windsor of Stanwell in Buckinghamshire. Elizabeth Blount Baroness Windsor [aged 60] by marriage Baroness Windsor of Stanwell in Buckinghamshire.
John Hussey 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford. Anne Grey Baroness Hussey Sleaford [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Hussey of Sleaford.
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Thomas Wentworth 1st Baron Wentworth [aged 28] was created 1st Baron Wentworth. Margaret Fortescue Baroness Wentworth [aged 27] by marriage Baroness Wentworth.
Thomas Burgh 7th Baron Cobham 5th Baron Strabolgi 1st Baron Burgh [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Burgh. Agnes Tyrwhitt Baroness Cobham, Strabolgi and Burgh [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Burgh. This is regarded as a new creation rather than a continuation of the previous creation Baron Burgh since Thomas's father was never summoned to Parliament due to his insanity. Some sources refer to Thomas as the 3rd Baron Burgh.
On 4th December 1529 Edmund Braye 1st Baron Braye [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Braye by writ, which means that it can descend through both male and female lines.
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On 8th June 1536 Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford Heytesbury [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Hungerford of Heytesbury. Elizabeth Hussey Baroness Hungerford [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Hungerford of Heytesbury.
On 8th July 1536 Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Essex [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Cromwell of Wimbledon in Surrey.
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 29th November 1538 Thomas Audley 1st Baron Audley Walden [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Audley Walden in Essex.
In 1539 William Parr 1st Marquess Northampton [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Parr of Kendal.
On 9th March 1539 William Paulet 1st Marquess Winchester [aged 56] was created 1st Baron St John.
On 9th March 1539 John Russell 1st Earl Bedford [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Russell of Cheneys.
On 18th December 1540 Gregory Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell Oakham [aged 20] was created 1st Baron Cromwell Oakham. Elizabeth Seymour Baroness Cromwell Oakham [aged 22] by marriage Baroness Cromwell Oakham.
On 23rd December 1543 Henry VIII [aged 52] enobled his new wife's [aged 31] brother [aged 31] and uncle [aged 60] at ceremony in the Presence Chamber, Hampton Court Palace [Map]. Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk [aged 26] and Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby [aged 34] were present. Christopher Barker read the Patents.
William Parr 1st Baron Parr of Horton was created 1st Baron Parr of Horton. William was sixty with five daughters. He died four years later at which time the Barony became extinct.
William Parr 1st Marquess Northampton was created 1st Earl Essex. His estranged wife Anne Bourchier 7th Baroness Bourchier [aged 26] was daughter of the last Earl of Essex of the Fifth Creation. A somewhat curious choice given his wife had eloped the year previous year with John Lyngfield, the prior of Tandbridge, Surrey [Map], by whom she had an illegitimate child.
In 1544 William Eure 1st Baron Eure [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Eure. Elizabeth Willoughby Baroness Eure by marriage Baroness Eure.
In 1544 Thomas Wharton 1st Baron Wharton [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Wharton for his success at the Battle of Solway Moss. Eleanor Stapleton Baroness Wharton by marriage Baroness Wharton.
On 30th January 1545 Thomas Poynings 1st Baron Poynings [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Poynings.
In 1547 Edmund Sheffield 1st Baron Sheffield [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Sheffield of Butterwick in Lincolnshire. Anne Vere Baroness Sheffield [aged 25] by marriage Baroness Sheffield of Butterwick in Lincolnshire.
In 1547 Henry Stafford 1st Baron Stafford [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Stafford.
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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In 1547 John Lumley 1st Baron Lumley [aged 14] was created 1st Baron Lumley.
On 16th February 1547, three weeks's after the death of King Henry VIII of England and Ireland [deceased], the new Council promoted themselves...
Thomas Wriothesley 1st Earl of Southampton [aged 41] was created 1st Earl of Southampton in accordance with Henry VIII's will for which he was nominated executor. Jane Cheney Countess Southampton [aged 38] by marriage Countess of Southampton.
Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset [aged 47] was created 1st Duke Somerset. Since he was Protector and head of the Privy Council at the time he effectively created himself Duke. Anne Stanhope Duchess Somerset [aged 50] by marriage Duchess Somerset.
William Willoughby 1st Baron Willoughby of Parham [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Willoughby Parham. Elizabeth Heneage Baroness Willoughby of Parham [aged 29] by marriage Baroness Willoughby Parham.
After 16th February 1547. The date uncertain but likely to be after the funeral of Henry VIII [deceased] King Edward VI of England and Ireland [aged 9] made a number of new appointments although given King Edward VI of England and Ireland was only nine years old at the time, the titles were, in effect, bestowed by Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset [aged 47].
William Parr 1st Marquess Northampton [aged 35] was created 1st Marquess Northampton.
Thomas Seymour 1st Baron Seymour [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley and appointed Lord High Admiral.
New Garter Knights:
318th Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk [aged 30].
319th Edward Stanley 3rd Earl of Derby [aged 37].
320th Thomas Seymour 1st Baron Seymour.
321st William Paget 1st Baron Paget Beaudasert [aged 41].
John Carey [aged 56] and Henry Huberthorne were knighted by King Edward VI of England and Ireland.
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On 26th February 1547 Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Rich of Leez. Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich [aged 37] by marriage Baroness Rich of Leez.
In 1548 George Darcy 1st Baron Darcy Aston [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Aston. Dorothy Melton Baroness Darcy [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Darcy of Aston. Some argue this was a restoration of his father's Barony although when he took his place in the House of Lords it was a junior Baron ie without the precedence of the former Barony suggesting it was a new creation. However, when his son John Darcy 2nd Baron Darcy Aston [aged 8] took his place in the House of Lords it was with the precedence of the former Barony.
On 19th January 1550 William Paget 1st Baron Paget Beaudasert [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Paget Beaudasert. Anne Preston Baroness Geneville Beaudasert and Parr Kendal by marriage Baroness Paget Beaudasert.
On 5th April 1551 Thomas Darcy 1st Baron Darcy [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche. Elizabeth Vere Baroness Darcy Chiche [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Darcy of Chiche.
In 1554 Edward North 1st Baron North [aged 58] was created 1st Baron North. Alice Squier Baroness North by marriage Baroness North.
On 11th March 1554 William Howard 1st Baron Howard [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Howard of Effingham. Margaret Gamage Baroness Howard [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Howard of Effingham.
On 8th April 1554 John Brydges 1st Baron Chandos [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Chandos of Sudeley. Elizabeth Grey Baroness Chandos [aged 62] by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley.
On 8th April 1554 John Williams 1st Baron Williams [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Williams of Thame.
On 26th December 1554 Ambrose Dudley 3rd Earl Warwick [aged 24] was created 1st Baron Lisle. Elizabeth Tailboys Countess Warwick [aged 32] by marriage Countess Warwick.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 30th April 1557 Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Percy of Alnwick.
On 19th January 1558 Edward Hastings 1st Baron Hastings of Loughborough [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Hastings Loughborough.
In 1559 Edward Seymour 1st Earl Hertford [aged 19] was created 1st Earl Hertford, 1st Baron Beauchamp of Hatch Beauchamp in Somerset.
On 13th January 1559 two new peerages were created...
Henry Carey 1st Baron Hunsdon [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Hunsdon. Anne Morgan Baroness Hunsdon [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Hunsdon.
Oliver St John 1st Baron St John [aged 37] was created 1st Baron St John of Bletso. Agnes Fisher Baroness St John Bletso [aged 33] by marriage Baroness St John of Bletso.
In 1567 Thomas Sackville 1st Earl Dorset [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Buckhurst. Cicely Baker Countess Dorset [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Buckhurst.
On 5th February 1570 William West 1st Baron De La Warr [aged 44] was created 1st Baron De La Warr. Elizabeth Strange Baroness De La Warr [aged 46] by marriage Baroness De La Warr.
On 25th February 1571 William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Burghley. Mildred Cooke Baroness Burghley [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Burghley.
In 1572 Henry Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Cheyne. Jane Wentworth Baroness Cheyne by marriage Baroness Cheyne.
In 1572 Henry Compton 1st Baron Compton [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Compton of Compton in Warwickshire.
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 6th May 1572 Henry Norreys [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Norreys of Rycote. Margery Williams Baroness Norreys Rycote [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Norreys of Rycote.
In 1597 Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Howard de Walden by writ of summons. Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Howard de Walden. His mother's father was the first and last Baron Audley Walden in Essex.
In 1603 William Knollys 1st Earl Banbury [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Knollys. Dorothy Braye Baroness Chandos and Knollys [aged 79] by marriage Baroness Knollys.
In 1603 John Petre 1st Baron Petre [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Petre.
In 1603 Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Groby [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Grey of Groby. Anne Windsor Baroness Grey Groby [aged 56] by marriage Baroness Grey of Groby.
In 1603 Edward Wotton 1st Baron Wotton [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Wotton.
In 1603 William Russell 1st Baron Russell [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh. Elizabeth Long Baroness Russel Thornhaugh by marriage Baroness Russell of Thornhaugh.
On 21st July 1603 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland [aged 37] created a number of new Baronies...
Thomas Egerton [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Ellesmere. Alice Spencer Countess Derby [aged 54] by marriage Baroness Ellesmere.
Robert Spencer [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Spencer Wormleighton.
John Harrington [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Harington of Exton. Anne Keilway Baroness Harington [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Harington of Exton.
On 25th May 1604 Edward Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny. Rachel Lennard Baroness Bergavenny [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Abergavenny.
Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer [aged 50] was restored 3rd Baroness Despencer with precedence from the Baroness Despencer.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 27th October 1604 Edward Denny 1st Earl Norwich [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Denny of Waltham in Essex.
In 1605 William Cavendish 1st Earl Devonshire [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Cavendish Hardwick. Elizabeth Boughton Countess Devonshire [aged 37] by marriage Baroness Cavendish Hardwick.
On 4th May 1605 new Baronies were created in celebration of the christening of Princess Mary Stewart:
Thomas Arundell 1st Baron Arundel [aged 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 [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Stanhope of Harrington. Margaret Macwilliams Baroness Stanhope by marriage Baroness Stanhope of Harrington.
In 1607 Thomas Knyvet 1st Baron Knyvet [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Knyvet of Escrick. Elizabeth Hayward Baroness Knyvet [aged 64] by marriage Baroness Knyvet of Escrick.
In 1608 Gervase Clifton 1st Baron Clifton [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Clifton of Leighton Bromswold in Huntingdonshire by writ of summons enabling descent by the female line.
On 25th November 1611 Edward Gorges 1st Baron Gorges of Dundalk [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Gorges of Dundalk.
In 1613 Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche. He the son-in-law of the last Baron of the 1513 creation Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers [aged 48].
On 30th June 1615 Robert Dormer 1st Baron Dormer [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Dormer of Wyng in Buckinghamshire. Elizabeth Browne Baroness Dormer by marriage Baroness Dormer of Wyng in Buckinghamshire.
In 1616 John Roper 1st Baron Teynham [aged 82] was created 1st Baron Teynham of Teynham in Kent.
In 1616 Philip Stanhope 1st Earl Chesterfield [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire.
On 9th July 1616 John Holles 1st Earl de Clare [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Haughton. Anne Stanhope Countess de Clare [aged 40] by marriage Baroness Haughton.
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 6th September 1616 George Tuchet 1st Earl Castlehaven [aged 65] was created 1st Earl Castlehaven, 1st Baron Audley of Orier in England. Elizabeth Noel Countess Castlehaven by marriage Countess Castlehaven.
In 1618 Francis Bacon 1st Viscount St Alban [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Verulam. Alice Barnham Viscountess St Alban [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Verulam.
On 16th June 1619 James Hamilton 2nd Marquess Hamilton [aged 30] was created 1st Earl Cambridge, 1st Baron Innerdale.
In 1620 Henry Montagu 1st Earl Manchester [aged 57] was created 1st Viscount Mandeville, 1st Baron Montagu of Kimbolton.
On 30th December 1620 William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh [aged 33] was created 1st Viscount Feilding, 1st Baron Feilding of Newnham Paddocks in Warwickshire. Susan Villiers Countess Denbigh [aged 37] by marriage Viscountess Feilding.
In 1621 Fulk Greville 13th Baron Latimer 5th Baron Willoughby 1st Baron Brooke [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Brooke of Beauchamps Court in Warwickshire with remainder to his second cousin (once removed), and adopted son, Robert Greville 2nd Baron Brooke [aged 13].
In 1621 Thomas Howard 1st Earl Berkshire [aged 33] was created 1st Viscount Andover in Hampshire, 1st Baron Howard of Charlton in Wiltshire. Elizabeth Cecil Countess Berkshire [aged 25] by marriage Baroness Howard of Charlton in Wiltshire.
In July 1621 Lionel Cranfield 1st Earl Middlesex [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Cranfield of Cranfield in Bedfordshire.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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On 18th April 1623 Christopher Villiers 1st Earl Anglesey [aged 30] was created 1st Earl Anglesey, 1st Baron Villiers of Daventry. Elizabeth Sheldon Countess Anglesey [aged 15] by marriage Countess Anglesey.
On 11th February 1624 William Grey 1st Baron Grey Werke [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Grey Werke in Northumberland.
On 29th December 1624 Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland [aged 44] was created 1st Earl of Westmoreland, 1st Baron Burghesh in Suffolk. Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland [aged 42] by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.
In 1625 John Robartes 1st Baron Robartes [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Robartes of Truro in Cornwall. Purchased for £10,000, possibly under compulsion.
Around July 1625 Horace de Vere 1st Baron Vere [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Vere of Tilbury. Mary Tracy Baroness Spencer Tilbury [aged 44] by marriage Baroness Vere of Tilbury.
In November 1625 Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon [aged 53] was created 1st Viscount Wimbledon, 1st Baron Cecil of Putney. Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon by marriage Viscountess Wimbledon.
On 1st November 1626 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Tufton. Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Tufton.
In 1627 Richard Lovelace 1st Baron Lovelace [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Lovelace of Hurley in Berkshire by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 26]. Margaret Dodworth Baroness Lovelace [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Lovelace of Hurley in Berkshire.
On 12th March 1627 William Craven 1st Earl Craven [aged 18] was created 1st Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire with a special remainder to his brothers John [aged 16], who was later created Baron Craven of Ryton, and Thomas, both of whom predeceased William, rendering the remainder ineffective.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 23rd June 1627 John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Poulett. Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett by marriage Baroness Poulett.
On 29th June 1627 Robert Pierrepont 1st Earl Kingston [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepoint. Gertrude Talbot Baroness Pierrepont Holme Pierrepoint [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepoint.
On 17th October 1627 Edward Barrett 1st Baron Barrett [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Barrett of Newburgh.
In 1628 Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Dunsmore of Dunsmore in Warwickshire with special remainder to his stepson John Anderson 1st Baronet who was the son of his second wife Audrey Boteler Countess Chichester and Francis Anderson. John Anderson 1st Baronet predeceased Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester so the remainder had no effect.
In 1628 William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Hervey of Kidbrooke in Kent.
In 1628 William Maynard 1st Baron Maynard [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton. Anne Everard Baroness Maynard [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Maynard of Estaines ad Turrim Little Easton.
In 1628 Francis Leke 1st Earl Scarsdale [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Deincourt of Sutton.
In 1628 Henry Clifford 5th Earl of Cumberland [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Clifford. Frances Cecil Countess Cumberland [aged 35] by marriage Baroness Clifford.
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 1628 George Goring 1st Earl Norwich [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Goring at which time he ceased to be MP Lewes.
On 26th February 1628 Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Cardigan [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Brudenell of Stonton in Leicestershire. Mary Tresham Countess Cardigan by marriage Baroness Brudenell of Stonton in Leicestershire.
On 27th February 1628 Paul Bayning 1st Viscount Bayning [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Bayning of Horkesley in Essex. Anne Glemham Viscountess Bayning by marriage Baroness Bayning of Horkesley in Essex.
On 10th April 1628 Thomas Coventry 1st Baron Coventry [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Coventry. Elizabeth Aldersley Baroness Coventry [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Coventry.
On 12th April 1628 Edward Howard 1st Baron Howard [aged 26] was created 1st Baron Howard of Escrick. Mary Boteler Baroness Howard by marriage Baroness Howard of Escrick.
On 13th April 1628 Richard Weston [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Weston of Nayland in Suffolk. Frances Waldegrave [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Weston of Nayland in Suffolk.
On 15th April 1628 John Mohun 1st Baron Mohun Okehampton [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Mohun Okehampton. Cordelia Stanhope Baroness Mohun Okehampton [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Mohun Okehampton.
On 5th May 1628 Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden [aged 71] was created 1st Viscount Campden, 1st Baron Hicks of Ilmington in Warwickshire with a special remainder, failing his issue male, to his daughter Juliana's [aged 41] husband Edward Noel 2nd Viscount Campden [aged 46]. Elizabeth May Viscountess Campden [aged 66] by marriage Viscountess Campden.
On 21st July 1628 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Savile of Pomfret. Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile [aged 58] by marriage Baroness Savile of Pomfret.
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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On 22nd July 1628 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Wentworth.
On 30th July 1628 John Boteler 1st Baron Boteler [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Boteler of Brantfield. Elizabeth Villiers Baroness Boteler Brantfield [aged 55] by marriage Baroness Boteler of Brantfield.
On 2nd April 1629 William Herbert 1st Baron Powis [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Powis of Powis Castle in Powys. Eleanor Percy Baroness Herbert [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Powis of Powis Castle in Powys.
On 7th May 1629 Edward Herbert 1st Baron Herbert Chirbury [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Herbert Chirbury. Mary Herbert Baroness Herbert Chirbury by marriage Baroness Herbert Chirbury.
On 10th July 1631 Francis Cottingham 1st Baron Cottingham [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Cottingham of Hanworth in Middlesex.
On 12th September 1640 William Howard 1st Viscount Stafford [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Stafford jointly with his wife Mary Stafford Countess Stafford [aged 20].
In 1641 Francis Seymour 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge. Catherine Lee Baroness Seymour Trowbridge by marriage Baroness Seymour of Trowbridge.
In 1641 Conyers Darcy 7th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 1st Baron Darcy Meinhill, 4th Baron Conyers [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Darcy of Meinhill. Dorothy Belasyse Baroness Darcy and Conyers [aged 69] by marriage Baroness Darcy of Meinhill.
In 1641 Edward Littleton 1st Baron Lyttelton [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Lyttelton of Munslow in Shropshire.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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In 1641 John Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny.
On 30th July 1641 Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Bruce of Whorlton in Yorkshire.
On 6th August 1641 Arthur Capell 1st Baron Capell Hadham [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Capell Hadham. Elizabeth Morrison Baroness Capell Hadham [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Capell Hadham.
On 14th October 1642 Richard Newport 1st Baron Newport [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Newport of High Ercall in Shropshire; by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 41] in return for having provided £6000 for the purchase of artillery before the Battle of Edge Hill.
In 1643 Ralph Hopton 1st Baron Hopton [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Hopton of Evercreech.
On 29th January 1643 Christopher Hatton 1st Baron Hatton [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Hatton. Elizabeth Montagu Baroness Hatton [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Hatton.
On 21st March 1643 John Craven 1st Baron Craven [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Craven of Ryton in Shropshire. Elizabeth Spencer Baroness Craven [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Craven of Ryton in Shropshire.
On 1st July 1643 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Mary Egerton Baroness Leigh [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
On 8th September 1643 Henry Jermyn 1st Earl St Albans [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Jermyn of St Edmundsbury in Suffolk.
On 23rd October 1643 Henry Hastings 1st Baron Loughborough [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Loughborough.
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 October 1643 John Byron 1st Baron Byron [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Byron of Rochdale in Lancashire.
On 2nd November 1643 William Widdrington 1st Baron Widdrington [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Widdrington of Blankney in Lincolnshire.
On 23rd March 1644 Humble Ward 1st Baron Ward of Birmingham Baron Dudley [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Ward of Birmingham.
On 21st October 1644 John Culpepper 1st Baron Culpeper [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Culpeper of Thoresway in Lincolnshire.
On 3rd January 1645 King Charles I [aged 44] rewarded his supporters with Baronies...
John Brooke 1st Baron Cobham [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Cobham. Frances Bampfield Baroness Cobham by marriage Baroness Cobham.
John Lucas 1st Baron Lucas Shenfield [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Lucas of Shenfield with special remainder to the male issue of his brother Thomas Lucas [aged 66].
On 27th January 1645 John Belasyse 1st Baron Belasyse [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Belasyse of Worlaby in Lincolnshire by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 44]. Anne Paulett Baroness Belasyse by marriage Baroness Belasyse of Worlaby in Lincolnshire.
On 29th January 1645 Lewis Watson 1st Baron Rockingham [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Rockingham of Northampton for having served the King during the Civil War. Eleanor Manners Baroness Rockingham [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Rockingham of Northampton.
On 1st September 1645 Robert Cholmondeley 1st Earl Leinster [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Cholmondley Wich Malbank in Cheshire. Catherine Stanhope Countess Leinster by marriage Baroness Cholmondley Wich Malbank in Cheshire.
On 8th November 1645 Charles Gerard 1st Earl Macclesfield [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Gerard of Brandon in Suffolk.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 21st November 1645 Robert Sutton 1st Baron Lexinton [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Lexinton of Aram in Nottinghamshire. Anne Palmes Baroness Lexington by marriage Baroness Lexinton of Aram in Nottinghamshire.
In 1649 Charles Kirkoven 1st Earl Bellomont [aged 5] was created 1st Baron Wotton.
In 1658 Marmaduke Langdale 1st Baron Langdale [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Langdale of Holme in Yorkshire.
In 1658 William Crofts 1st Baron Crofts [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Crofts of Saxham, probably as a consequence of having been given charge of Charle's illegitimate son James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch [aged 8] whose mother Lucy Walter [aged 28] had died.
On 19th May 1658 John Berkeley 1st Baron Berkeley [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton in Cornwall for having been governor to the King James II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 24] in their travels through the Low Countrries. Christiana Riccard Baroness Berkeley [aged 20] by marriage Baroness Berkeley of Stratton in Cornwall.
On 10th July 1659 John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt [aged 33] was created 1st Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 1st Baron Mordaunt of Reigate. Elizabeth Carey Viscountess Mordaunt [aged 27] by marriage Viscountess Mordaunt of Avalon.
On 3rd November 1660 Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Hyde of Hindon in Wiltshire 1660.
On 20th April 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] created a number of new Baronets and Peers:
William Morice 1st Baronet [aged 33] was created 1st Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon. Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice by marriage Lady Morice of Werrington in Devon.
John Crew 1st Baron Crew [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire. Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew [aged 59] by marriage Baroness Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire.
Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon [aged 52] was created 1st Earl Clarendon at Westminster Abbey [Map] on the occasion of the Coronation Charles II. Frances Aylesbury Countess Clarendon [aged 43] by marriage Countess Clarendon.
Oliver Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Tyrconnel [aged 51] was created 1st Earl Tyrconnel. Eleanore Holles Countess Tyrconnel by marriage Countess Tyrconnel.
John Evelyn's Diary. 22nd April 1661. Was the splendid cavalcade of his Majesty [aged 30] from the Tower of London to Whitehall, when I saw him in the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace [Map] create six Earls, and as many Barons, viz:
Edward Lord Hyde, Lord Chancellor [aged 52], Earl of Clarendon; supported by the Earls of Northumberland [aged 58] and Sussex [aged 14]; the Earl of Bedford [aged 44] carried the cap and coronet, the Earl of Warwick [aged 46], the sword, the Earl of Newport [aged 64], the mantle.
Next, was Capel, created Earl of Essex.
Brudenell, Cardigan;.
Valentia, Anglesea;.
Greenvill, Bath;.
Howard, Earl of Carlisle.
The Barons were: Denzille Holles; Cornwallis; Booth; Townsend; Cooper; Crew; who were led up by several Peers, with Garter and officers of arms before them; when, after obedience on their several approaches to the throne, their patents were presented by Garter King-at-Arms, which being received by the Lord Chamberlain [aged 59], and delivered to his Majesty, and by him to the Secretary of State, were read, and then again delivered to his Majesty, and by him to the several Lords created; they were then robed, their coronets and collars put on by his Majesty, and they were placed in rank on both sides of the state and throne; but the Barons put off their caps and circles, and held them in their hands, the Earls keeping on their coronets, as cousins to the King.
I spent the rest of the evening in seeing the several archtriumphals built in the streets at several eminent places through which his Majesty was next day to pass, some of which, though temporary, and to stand but one year, were of good invention and architecture, with inscriptions.
Notes:
Arthur Capell 1st Earl Essex [aged 29] was created 1st Earl Essex. Elizabeth Percy Countess Essex [aged 25] by marriage Countess Essex.
Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Cardigan [aged 78] was created 1st Earl Cardigan. Mary Tresham Countess Cardigan by marriage Countess Cardigan.
Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley [aged 46] was created 1st Earl Anglesey, 1st Baron Annesley Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire. Elizabeth Altham Countess Anglesey [aged 41] by marriage Countess Anglesey.
John Granville 1st Earl Bath [aged 32] was created 1st Earl Bath, 1st Baron Granville of Kilkhampton and Biddeford.
Charles Howard 1st Earl Carlisle [aged 32] was created 1st Earl Carlisle.
Denzil Holles 1st Baron Holles [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Holles. Jane Shirley Baroness Holles by marriage Baroness Holles.
Frederick Cornwallis 1st Baron Cornwallis [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Cornwallis.
George Booth 1st Baron Delamer [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Delamer. Elizabeth Grey Baroness Delamer [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Delamer.
Horatio Townshend 1st Viscount Townsend [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Townshend of Lynn Regis in Norfolk.
Anthony Ashley-Cooper 1st Earl Shaftesbury [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles.
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On 14th February 1663 James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch [aged 13] was created 1st Duke Monmouth, 1st Earl Doncaster, 1st Baron Scott of Tynedale by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 32].
On 7th May 1663 Mary Lucas Countess Kent [aged 19] was created 1st Baroness Lucas of Crudwell with a special remainder to her heirs male by her husband Anthony Grey 11th Earl Kent [aged 17], and failing which, to her heirs female without division; an unusual provision meaning it wouldn't become abeyant in the event of more than one daughter.
On 2nd February 1664 Basil Feilding 2nd Earl Denbigh [aged 56] was created 1st Baron St Liz with special remainder to the heirs male of his father William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 17th March 1664 Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth [aged 34] was created 1st Earl Falmouth, 1st Baron Botetourt Langport in Somerset. Mary Bagot Countess Falmouth and Dorset [aged 19] by marriage Countess Falmouth.
On 18th March 1664 Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 37] was created 1st Earl Ailesbury, 1st Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire, 1st Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire. Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury [aged 34] by marriage Countess Ailesbury.
On 23rd March 1664 Richard Arundell 1st Baron Arundel of Trerice [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Arundel Trerice in Cornwall. Gertrude Bagge Baroness Arundel Trerice by marriage Baroness Arundel Trerice in Cornwall.
In 1665 William Craven 1st Earl Craven [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire with a special remainder to his cousin William Craven [aged 26].
On 14th March 1665 Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex with a special remainder allowing it to pass to both male and female descendants. Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex.
On 16th March 1665 John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Frescheville of Staveley.
In 1666 George Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny was created 1st Baron Abergavenny.
In 1669 Henry Howard 6th Duke of Norfolk [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Howard of Castle Rising.
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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In 1670 Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland [aged 29] was created 1st Duchess Cleveland, 1st Countess of Southampton and 1st Baroness Nonsuch by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 39] for having given birth to five of his illegitimate children.
On 22nd April 1672 Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington [aged 54] was created 1st Earl Arlington, 1st Viscount Thetford and 1st Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex with a similar remainder, and in default of heirs of his body, to his brother Sir John Bennet [aged 55] and the heirs male of his body. Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington [aged 38] by marriage Countess Arlington. See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.
On 22nd April 1672 Thomas Clifford 1st Baron Clifford Chudleigh [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh in Devon. Elizabeth Martin Baroness Clifford by marriage Baroness Clifford of Chudleigh in Devon.
On 1st August 1672 Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton [aged 8] and Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton [aged 4] were married. She the daughter of Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington [aged 54] and Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington [aged 38]. He the illegitmate son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 42] and Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland [aged 31]. They were half sixth cousins.
He was created 1st Earl Euston, 1st Viscount Ipswich, 1st Baron Sudbury. Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton by marriage Countess Euston.
In 1673 Charles North 1st Baron Grey, 5th Baron North [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Grey of Rolleston.
In January 1673 Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Finch Daventry. Elizabeth Harvey Baroness Finch [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Finch Daventry.
On 19th January 1673 Louis Duras 2nd Earl Feversham [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Duras.
On 19th June 1673 Thomas Osborne 1st Duke Leeds [aged 41] was created 1st Viscount Latimer, 1st Baron Osborne of Kinderton.
On 19th August 1673 Louise Kéroualle 1st Duchess Portsmouth [aged 23] was created 1st Duchess Portsmouth, 1st Countess Fareham, 1st Baroness Petersfield by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 43] for life for being his mistress and for having given birth to his son Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond [aged 1].
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 25th June 1674 John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale [aged 58] was created 1st Earl Guildford, 1st Baron Petersham. Elizabeth Murray Duchess Lauderdale [aged 47] by marriage Countess Guildford.
On 1st October 1674 George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 8] was created 1st Earl of Northumberland, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1st Baron Pontefract by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 44].
In 1675 Charles Fitzroy 1st Duke Southampton 2nd Duke Cleveland [aged 12] was created 1st Duke Southampton, 1st Earl Chichester, 1st Baron Newbury by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 44].
In 1675 Charles Sackville 6th Earl Dorset 1st Earl Middlesex [aged 31] was created 1st Earl Middlesex, 1st Baron Cranfield of Cranfield in Middlesex. His mother Frances Cranfield Countess Dorset [aged 53] was sister to the last Earl of Middlesex of the previous creation Lionel Cranfield 3rd Earl Middlesex whose estates he had inherited.
On 28th July 1675 Charles "Don Carlo" Fitzcharles 1st Earl Plymouth [aged 18] was created 1st Earl Plymouth, 1st Viscount Totnes, 1st Baron Dartmouth.
On 9th August 1675 Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond [aged 3] was created 1st Duke Richmond, 1st Earl March, 1st Baron Settrington by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 45].
On 21st December 1676 Charles Beauclerk 1st Duke St Albans [aged 6] was created 1st Earl Burford, 1st Baron Heddington by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 46].
On 31st December 1677 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax [aged 44] was created 1st Viscount Halifax, 1st Baron Savile of Elland. Gertrude Pierrepont Marchioness Halifax by marriage Viscountess Halifax.
In 1679 John Manners 1st Duke Rutland [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Manners of Haddon in Derbyshire.
In 1681 Altham Annesley 1st Baron Altham was created 1st Baron Altham. Alicia Leigh Baroness Altham [aged 20] by marriage Baroness Altham.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1681 George Carteret 1st Baron Carteret [aged 13] was created 1st Baron Carteret of Hawnes.
On 31st May 1681 Richard Lumley [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Lumley.
In 1682 George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Dartmouth. Barbara Archbold Baroness Dartmouth [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Dartmouth.
In 1682 William Alington 1st and 3rd Baron Alington [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Alington of Wymondley in Hertfordshire. Diana Russell Baroness Latimer Willoughby Broke Alington [aged 29] by marriage Baroness Alington of Wymondley in Hertfordshire.
On 24th November 1682 John Bennet 1st Baron Ossulston [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Ossulston of Ossulston in Middlesex. Bridget Howe Baroness Ossulston by marriage Baroness Ossulston of Ossulston in Middlesex.
On 11th December 1682 Thomas Thynne 1st Viscount Weymouth [aged 42] was created 1st Viscount Weymouth, 1st Baron Thynne of Warminster in Wiltshire. Frances Finch Viscountess Weymouth [aged 32] by marriage Viscountess Weymouth.
On 27th September 1683 Francis North 1st Baron Guildford [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Guildford.
On 15th January 1684 Ralph Stawell 1st Baron Stawell [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Stawell of Somerton in Somerset. Abigail Pitt Baroness Stawell by marriage Baroness Stawell of Somerton in Somerset.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 31st August 1684 Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Godolphin of Rialton in Cornwall.
In 1685 George "Hanging Judge" Jeffreys 1st Baron Jeffreys [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Jeffreys.
On 14th May 1685 John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Churchill of Sandridge in Hertfordshire.
In 1686 Henry Waldegrave 1st Baron Waldegrave [aged 25] was created 1st Baron Waldegrave Chewton Somerset by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 52] three years after Henry Waldegrave 1st Baron Waldegrave married the King's illegitimate daughter Henrietta Fitzjames Countess Newcastle [aged 19]. Henrietta Fitzjames Countess Newcastle by marriage Baroness Waldegrave Chewton Somerset.
On 3rd December 1688 Edward Griffin 1st Baron Griffin [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Griffin of Braybrooke. Essex Howard Baroness Griffin by marriage Baroness Griffin of Braybrooke.
In 1689 John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. Bridget Vaughan Baroness Ashburnham by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex.
In 1689 Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Cholmondeley Nampwich in Cheshire.
The London Gazette 2458. Whitehall, June 1 [1689].
His Majesty has been graciously pleased to Create the Right Honourable Arthur Herbert [aged 41] Esq; Admiral of Their Majesties Fleet, Earl of Torrington, and Baron Herbert of Torbay in the County of Devon. [The Barony of Herbert was possibly created with a special remainder to his brother Charles Herbert who predeceased him.]
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1691 Edward Villiers 1st Earl Jersey [aged 35] was created 1st Viscount Villiers, 1st Baron Villiers probably as a consequence of his sister Barbara Villiers Viscountess Fitzhardinge [aged 37] being a mistress of King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 40]. Barbara Chiffinch Countess Jersey [aged 28] by marriage Viscountess Villiers.
On 11th April 1692 Henry Capell 1st Baron Capell Tewkesbury [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Capell Tewkesbury by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 41].
On 12th April 1692 William Fermor 1st Baron Leominster [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Leominster by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 41]. Catherine Paulett Baroness Leominster by marriage Baroness Leominster.
In 1694 Henry Herbert 1st Baron Chirbury [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Herbert Chirbury.
In 1695 George Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny.
On 13th June 1695 William Russell 1st Duke Bedford [aged 78] was created 1st Baron Howland of Streatham.
In 1696 John Thompson 1st Baron Haversham [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Haversham. Frances Annesley Baroness Haversham by marriage Baroness Haversham.
In 1696 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle [aged 25] was created 1st Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 1st Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.
In 1697 John Somers 1st Baron Somers [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Somers.
In 1698 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Barnard. Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard by marriage Baroness Barnard.
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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In 1700 Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Halifax with special remainder to his nephew George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax [aged 16].
On 16th May 1701 Scrope Howe 1st Viscount Howe [aged 52] was created 1st Viscount Howe, 1st Baron Glenawley. Juliana Alington Viscountess Howe [aged 52] by marriage Viscountess Howe.
In 1703 Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Baron Conway [aged 23] was created 1st Baron Conway of Ragley in Warwickshire.
In 1703 John Leveson-Gower 1st Baron Gower [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Gower. Catherine Manners Baroness Gower [aged 27] by marriage Baroness Gower.
In March 1703 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Hervey of Ickworth in Suffolk. Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 26] by marriage Countess Bristol.
In 1705 John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll [aged 24] was created 1st Earl of Greenwich, 1st Baron Chatham.
In 1706 Thomas Pelham 1st Baron Pelham of Laughton [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Pelham of Laughton.
On 14th December 1706 William Cowper 1st Earl Cowper [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Cowper of Wingham in Kent. Mary Clavering Countess Cowper [aged 21] by marriage Baroness Cowper of Wingham in Kent.
In 1711 James Hamilton Duke Hamilton, 1st Duke Brandon [aged 52] was created 1st Duke Brandon of Suffolk, 1st Baron Dutton of Cheshire. Elizabeth Gerard Duchess Brandon [aged 31] by marriage Duchess Brandon of Suffolk.
On 1st January 1712 Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 46], on behalf of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer [aged 50], created a number of new Baronies to balance power in Parliament, known as Harley's Dozen,...
Allen Bathurst 1st Earl Bathurst [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Bathurst.
Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury [aged 29] by writ of acceleration 3rd Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire.
James Compton 5th Earl of Northampton [aged 24] by writ of acceleration 6th Baron Compton of Compton in Warwickshire.
Thomas Foley 1st Baron Foley [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Foley.
George Granville 1st Baron Lansdowne [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon. Mary Villiers Baroness Lansdowne by marriage Baroness Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon.
George Henry Hay 8th Earl Kinnoull [aged 22] was created 1st Baron Hay of Pedwardine in Herefordshire.
Thomas Mansel 1st Baron Mansel [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Mansel of Margam. Martha Millington Baroness Mansel by marriage Baroness Mansel of Margam.
Samuel Masham 1st Baron Masham [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Masham of Otes in Essex. Abigail Hill Baroness Masham [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Masham of Otes in Essex.
Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Burton.
Thomas Trevor 1st Baron Trevor Bromham [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Trevor Bromham.
Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Middleton. Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton by marriage Baroness Middleton.
Thomas Windsor 1st Viscount Windsor [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Mountjoy.
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In 1713 Robert Benson 1st Baron Bingley [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Bingley. Elizabeth Finch Baroness Bingley [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Bingley.
In 1714 Henry Boyle 1st Baron Carleton [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Carleton.
In 1714 Gervase Pierrepont 1st Baron Pierrepont [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Pierrepont of Hanslope in Buckinghamshire. Lucy Pelham Baroness Pierrepont Hanslape Buckingham by marriage Baroness Pierrepont of Hanslope in Buckinghamshire.
In 1714 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Cobham.
On 19th October 1714 Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Sherard of Harborough.
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 18th April 1715 George St George 1st Baron St George [aged 57] was created 1st Baron St George of Hatley St George in Roscommon and Leitrim with a special remainder failing heirs male of his body to those of his father.
In 1716 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Newburgh of Newburgh in Anglesey. Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh [aged 36] by marriage Baroness Newburgh of Newburgh in Anglesey.
On 19th June 1716 Richard Onslow 1st Baron Onslow [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Onslow.
On 20th June 1716 Thomas Newport 1st Baron Torrington [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Torrington of Torrington in Devon. Anne Pierrepont Baroness Torrington by marriage Baroness Torrington of Torrington in Devon.
On 21st June 1716 William Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Cadogan. Margaret Cecilia Munter Countess Cadogan by marriage Baroness Cadogan.
On 22nd June 1716 Robert Marsham 1st Baron Romney [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Romney. Elizabeth Shovell Baroness Romney by marriage Baroness Romney.
On 19th March 1719 Melusine Schulenburg 1st Duchess Munster 1st Duchess Kendal [aged 51] was created 1st Duchess Kendal, 1st Countess Feversham, 1st Baroness Glastonbury.
On 9th June 1720 Matthew Moreton 1st Baron Ducie [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Ducie Moreton.
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 11th June 1720 John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth [aged 30] was created 1st Viscount Lymington, 1st Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire. Bridget Bennet Viscountess Lymington [aged 23] by marriage Viscountess Lymington.
In 1722 Algernon Seymour 7th Duke of Somerset [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Percy. Frances Thynne Duchess Somerset [aged 22] by marriage Baroness Percy.
On 12th November 1724 William Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny [aged 29] was created 1st Baron Abergavenny.
The London Gazette 6377. 27th May 1725. His Majesty has been pleased to order Letters Patents to be passed under the Great Seal of Great Britain, containing a Grant of the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto Sir Peter King [aged 56], Kt, Lord Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord King Baron of Ockham in the County of Surrey.
On 28th May 1726 John Monson 1st Baron Monson [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Monson of Burton in Lincolnshire. Margaret Watson [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Monson of Burton in Lincolnshire.
On 11th October 1727 John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Hobart at Westminster Abbey [Map] during the Coronation of George II.
In 1728 Spencer Compton 1st Earl Wilmington [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Wilmington of Wilmington in Sussex.
On 28th May 1728 Thomas William Coke 1st Earl of Leicester [aged 30] was created 1st Baron Lovel of Minster Lovell. Margaret Tufton Countess Leicester [aged 27] by marriage Baroness Lovel of Minster Lovell.
In January 1730 William Stanhope 1st Earl of Harrington [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Harrington.
In 1733 Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Talbot of Hensol in Glamorganshire.
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 23rd January 1735 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Godolphin of Helston in Cornwall with a special remainder to heirs male of his uncle Henry Godolphin.
Before 12th January 1737 Vere Beauclerk 1st Baron de Vere [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Vere of Hanworth in Middlesex.
In May 1741 Henry Bromley 1st Baron Montfort [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Montfort of Horseheath.
On 12th May 1741 John Howe 1st Baron Chedworth was created 1st Baron Chedworth.
In 1742 Richard Edgecumbe 1st Baron Edgcumbe [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Edgcumbe.
On 20th December 1743 Samuel Sandys 1st Baron Sandes [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Sandys of Ombersley in Worcestershire.
On 17th April 1746 Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Bruce of Tottenham in Wiltshire with a special remainder to his nephew Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Ailesbury [aged 16].
On 5th July 1746 Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Clinton [aged 50] was created 1st Earl Clinton, 1st Baron Fortescue of Castle Hill.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1747 Thomas Archer 1st Baron Archer [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Archer of Umberslade. Catherine Tipping Baroness Archer by marriage Baroness Archer of Umberslade.
In 1747 Anthony Duncombe 1st Baron Feversham [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Feversham Downton in Wiltshire. Margaret Verney Baroness Feversham Downton [aged 35] by marriage Baroness Feversham Downton in Wiltshire.
On 11th June 1747 George Anson 1st Baron Anson [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Anson of Soberton in Southampton.
On 29th June 1747 Jacob Bouverie 1st Viscount Folkestone [aged 52] was created 1st Viscount Folkestone, 1st Baron Longford. Elizabeth Marsham Viscountess Fokestone [aged 35] by marriage Viscountess Folkestone.
On 29th June 1747 Henry Liddell 1st Baron Ravensworth [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Ravensworth.
In 1756 George Lyttelton 1st Baron Lyttelton [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley in Worcester.
In 1756 Stephen Fox-Strangways 1st Earl of Ilchester [aged 51] was created 1st Earl Ilchester, 1st Baron Ilchester and Stavordale of Redlynch in Somerset, 1st Baron Strangways of Woodford in Dorset, 1st Baron Ilchester of Ilchester in Somerset. Elizabeth Strangways-Horner Countess Ilchester [aged 34] by marriage Countess Ilchester.
IOn 1756 Thomas Villiers 1st Earl Clarendon [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Hyde of Hindon in Wiltshire 1756. The title had been created previously in 1660 for his wife's ancestors - see Baron Hyde of Hindon in Wiltshire 1660.
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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In 1756 Thomas Pakenham 1st Baron Longford [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Longford.
In 1756 William Murray 1st Earl Mansfield [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Mansfield in Nottinghamshire.
On 4th January 1756 Horatio Walpole 1st Baron Walpole [aged 77] was created 1st Baron Walpole of Wollerton.
In 1760 Mary Stawell 1st Baroness Stawell [aged 34] was created 1st Baroness Stawell of Somerton in Somerset. She the daughter of Edward Stawell 4th Baron Stawell.
On 22nd May 1760 Lewis Watson 1st Baron Sondes [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Sondes. Grace Pelham Baroness Sondes [aged 25] by marriage Baroness Sondes.
In 1761 William Irby 1st Baron Boston [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Boston. Albania Selwyn Baroness Boston [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Boston.
In April 1761 Thomas Robinson 1st Baron Grantham [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Grantham.
On 3rd April 1761 John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer [aged 26] was created 1st Viscount Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer Althorp. Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer [aged 23] by marriage Viscountess Spencer, 1st Baroness Spencer Althorp.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 9th April 1761 Nathaniel Curzon 1st Baron Scarsdale [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Scarsdale. Caroline Colyear Baroness Scarsdale [aged 28] by marriage Baroness Scarsdale.
On 4th December 1761 Hester Granville Countess Chatham [aged 41] was created 1st Baroness Chatham of Chatham in Kent.
On 4th May 1762 King George III of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 23] created a number of new peerages...
Edward Noel 1st Viscount Wentworth [aged 46] was created 1st Viscount Wentworth.
William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 53] was created 1st Viscount Courtenay.
Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Pelham of Stanmer in Sussex with default to his cousin Thomas Pelham [aged 34].
Caroline Lennox 1st Baroness Holland [aged 39] was created 1st Baroness Holland in Lincolnshire. Henry Fox 1st Baron Holland [aged 56] by marriage Baron Holland in Lincolnshire.
John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Lovel and Holland of Enmore in Somerset.
John Montagu 1st Baron Montagu [aged 27] was created 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire.
Joseph Damer 1st Earl Dorchester [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Milton of Milton Abbey in Dorset.
Edward Hussey-Montagu 1st Earl Beaulieu [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Beaulieu of Beaulieu in Hampshire with a special remainder to his heirs male with his current wife Isabella Montagu Duchess Manchester [aged 56].
On 12th May 1762 George Venables-Vernon 1st Baron Vernon [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Vernon of Kinderton in Cheshire. Martha Harcourt Baroness Vernon of Kinderton [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Vernon of Kinderton in Cheshire.
George Fox Lane 1st Baron Bingley [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Bingley. Harriet Benson Baroness Bingley [aged 57] by marriage Baroness Bingley.
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On 16th April 1763 Henry Fox 1st Baron Holland [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Holland of Foxley in Wiltshire.
On 27th April 1763 Matthew Moreton 2nd and 1st Baron Ducie was created 1st Baron Ducie. The creation had a special remainder failing heirs male of his body to his nephews, children of his sister Elizabeth Moreton, Thomas Reynolds 2nd Baron Ducie [aged 29] and Francis Reynolds [aged 24], respectively in like manner since the barony of Baron Ducie Moreton was about to become extinct.
In 1765 Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby [aged 33] was created 1st Baron Digby of Sherbourne in Dorset.
In 1765 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 6th September 1766 Jean Louis Ligonier 1st Earl Ligonier [aged 85] was created 1st Earl Ligonier and 1st Baron Ligonier.
On 28th October 1766 Charles Maynard 1st Viscount Maynard [aged 76] was created 1st Viscount Maynard of Easton Lodge in Essex, 1st Baron Maynard of Much Easton in Essex with a special remainder, failing heirs male of his body, to (his third cousin) William Maynard 4th Baronet [aged 45].
On 28th August 1767 Caroline Campbell 1st Baroness Greenwich [aged 49] was created 1st Baroness Greenwich with a special remainder to the male issue by her second husband, Charles Townshend [aged 42] who died one week after the creation. Her two sons by Charles predesceased her. Her father John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll had been created Earl of Greenwich which titles became extinct on his death.
On 14th May 1776 Jeffrey Amherst 1st Baron Amherst [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Amherst of Holmesdale in Kent.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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The London Gazette 11665. St. James's, May 14 [1776]. The King [aged 37] has been pleased to order a Writ to be issued under the Great Seal of Great Britain for summoning Francis Osborne, Esq; commonly called Marquess of Carmarthen, up to the House of Peers, by the Stile and Title of Baron Olborne of Kiveton in the County of York.
The King has been pleased to grant unto her Grace the Dutchess of Argyll [aged 42] the Dignity of a Baroness of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baroness Hamilton, of Hameldon in the County of Leicester; and the Dignity of a Baron to her Heirs Male.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto the following Gentlemen, and their Heirs Male; viz.
Alexander Hume Campbell,.Esq; commonly called Lord Polwarth, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hume of Berwick.
John Stuart, Esq; commonly called Lord Mount Stuart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Cardiff of Cardiff Castle in the County of Glamorgan.
The Right Honorable Sir Edward Hawke, Knight of the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hawke of Towton in the County of York.
The Right Honorable George Onslow, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Cranley of Imber Court in the County of Surrey.
The Right Honorable Sir Jeffery Amherst, Knight os the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Amherst of Holmesdale in the County of Kent.
Sir Brownlow Cust [aged 31], Bart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Brownlow of Belton in the County of Lincoln. [Frances Bankes Baroness Brownlow by marriage Baroness Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire.]
George Pitt [aged 55], Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Rivers of Stratfieldsay in the County of Southampton.
Nathaniel Ryder [aged 40], Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Harrowby of Harrowby in the County of Lincoln. [Elizabeth Terrick Baroness Harrowby by marriage Baroness Harrowby of Harrowby in Lincolnshire.]
Thomas Foley [aged 59], Esq; of Great Witley in the County of Worcester, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Foley of Kidderminster in the County of Worcester.
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In 1777 Archbishop Richard Robinson 1st Baron Rokeby [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Rokeby.
On 21st May 1777 John Wodehouse 1st Baron Wodehouse [aged 36] was created 1st Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk. Sophia Berkeley Baroness Wodehouse [aged 30] by marriage Baroness Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk.
In 1780 James Brudenell 5th Earl Cardigan [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Brudenell Deene in Northamptonshire. Anne Legge Baroness Brudenell Deene by marriage Baroness Brudenell Deene in Northamptonshire.
In 1780 William Grey 1st Baron Walsingham [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk.
In 1780 William Gage 2nd Viscount Gage [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Gage of Firle in Sussex.
The London Gazette 12124. The Article in last Saturday's Gazette, notifying the Creation of Lord Portchester, having been incorrectly sent, we are desired to substitute the following in the Room thereof. St. James's, September 29 [1780].
The King has been pleased to grant to Henry Herbert [aged 39], Esq; and to his Heirs Male, the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Portchester, of Highclere, in the County of Southampton. [Elizabeth Alicia Maria Wyndham Countess Carnarvon [aged 27] by marriage Baroness Porchester of Highclere in Hampshire]
On 17th October 1780 Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Southampton. Anne Warren Baroness Southampton [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Southampton.
On 17th October 1780 William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Dynevor of Dynevor in Camarthenshire. Mary Cardonnel Countess Talbot [aged 61] by marriage Baroness Dynevor of Dynevor in Camarthenshire.
On 17th October 1780 William Bagot 1st Baron Bagot [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Bagot of Bagot's Bromley in Staffordshire. Elizabeth St John Baroness Bagot by marriage Baroness Bagot of Bagot's Bromley in Staffordshire.
In 1782 Fletcher Norton 1st Baron Grantley [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire. Grace Chapple Baroness Grantley by marriage Baroness Grantley of Markenfield in Yorkshire.
In February 1782 George Sackville aka Germain 1st Viscount Sackville [aged 66] was created 1st Viscount Sackville of Drayton in Sussex and 1st Baron Bolebrooke in Sussex.
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 19th June 1782 George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Rodney of Rodney Stoke in Somerset. Henrietta Clies Baroness Rodney [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Rodney of Rodney Stoke in Somerset.
On 23rd August 1783 Henry Bruce 1st Baron Aberdare was created 1st Baron Aberdare of Duffryn in Glamorganshire.
In 1784 James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Sherborne. Elizabeth Coke Baroness Sherborne [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Sherborne.
In 1784 John Parker 1st Baron Boringdon [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Boringdon. Theresa Robinson Baroness Boringdon by marriage Baroness Boringdon.
In 1784 Henry Carteret 1st Baron Carteret [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Carteret with a special remainder to the younger sons of his brother, the Marquess of Bath.
On 13th January 1784 Edward Craggs Eliot 1st Baron Eliot [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Eliot of St Germans in Cornwall. Catherine Elliston Baroness Eliott [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Eliot of St Germans in Cornwall.
On 11th May 1784 Thomas Warren-Bulkeley 7th Viscount Bulkeley [aged 31] was created 1st Baron Bulkeley Beaumaris Anglesey.
On 15th May 1784 Thomas Egerton 1st Earl Wilton [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Grey Wilton. Eleanor Assheton Viscountess Wilton [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Grey Wilton.
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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On 17th May 1784 Charles Cocks 1st Baron Somers [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Somers. His great-uncle was John Somers 1st Baron Somers.
On 19th May 1784 Noel Hill 1st Baron Berwick [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Berwick of Attingham in Shropshire.
On 24th May 1784 James Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Lowther. Mary Stuart Countess Lonsdale [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Lowther.
On 28th June 1784 Hugh Percy 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Lovain.
In 1786 Harbord Morden aka Harbord 1st Baron Suffield [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Suffield. Mary Assheton Baroness Suffield by marriage Baroness Suffield.
In 1786 Charles Jenkinson 1st Earl Liverpool [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Hawkesbury of Hawkesbury in Gloucestershire. Catherine Bishopp Countess Liverpool [aged 41] by marriage Baroness Hawkesbury of Hawkesbury in Gloucestershire.
The London Gazette 12775. Whitehall, August 8 [1786]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of a Baron and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace John Murray, Duke of Atholl, and the Heirs Male ofhis Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Murray, of Stanley in the County of Gloucester, and Earl Strange.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Viscount of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable James Earl of Abercorn, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Viscount Hamilton, of Hamilton in the County of Leicester; with Remainder to John James Hamilton, Esq; Son os the Honourable John Hamilton, deceased, late Brother to the said James Earl of Abercorn, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace George Montagu, Duke of Montagu, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, for and during his natural Life, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Montagu, of Boughton in the County of Northampton; with Remainder to the Right Honourable Henry James Montagu (commonly called Lord Henry James Montagu) Second Son of his Grace Henry Duke of Buccleugh, Knight of the Most Ancient Order of the Thistle, and of Elizabeth Dutchess of Buccleugh his Wife, Daughter of the said George Duke of Montagu, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; and with Remainder to the Third and other after-born Sons of the said Dutchess successively in Tail Male.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace William Douglas, Duke of Queensberry, Knight of the Most Ancient Order pf the Thistle, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Douglas, Baron Douglas, of Amesbury in the County of Wilts.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable George de la Poer, Earl of Tyrone, of the Kingdom, of Ireland, Knight of the illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and. the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron. Tyrone of Haverfordwest in the County of Pembroke.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Richard Boyle, Earl of Shannon, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Knight of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Carleton, of Carleton in the County of York.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable John Hussey [aged 58], Baron Delaval, of the Kingdom of Ireland and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Delaval, Baron of Delaval, in the County of Northumberland.
The King has also been pleased to grant the like Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the several Gentlemen following, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles under-mentioned, viz.
The Right Honourable Charles Jenkinson, Lord Hawkesbury, Baron of Hawkesbury, in the County of Gloucester.
Sir Harbord Harbord, Bart; Lord Suffield, Baron of Suffield, in the County of Norfolk: And
Sir Guy Carleton, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Lord Dorchester, Baron of Dorchester, in the County of Oxford.
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On 21st August 1786 Guy Carleton 1st Baron Dorchester was created 1st Baron Dorchester of Dorchester in Oxfordshire.
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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On 6th July 1787 George Augustus Eliott 1st Baron Heathfield [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Heathfield of Gibraltar.
On 7th May 1788 Henry Gough-Calthorpe 1st Baron Calthorpe [aged 39] was created 1st Baron Calthorpe of Calthorpe in Norfolk. Frances Carpenter Baroness Calthorpe [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Calthorpe of Calthorpe in Norfolk.
On 22nd July 1788 Richard Howe 1st Earl Howe [aged 62] was created 1st Earl Howe, 1st Baron Howe. The Baroney was created with a special remainder to his daughter Sophia Howe 2nd Baroness Howe.
The London Gazette 13020. Whitehall, August 30 [1788]. THE King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable John Griffin [aged 69], Lord Howard of Walden, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Braybrooke, Baron of Braybrooke, in the County of Northampton; with Remainder to Richard Aldworth Neville [aged 70], of Billingbear, in the County of Berks, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
The King has also been pleased to grant the like Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Jeffery Lord Amherst [aged 71], Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and to the Heirs Male of His Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of 1st Baron Amherst, of Montreal in the County of Kent; with Remainder to his Nephew William Pitt Amherst [aged 15], Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten. [Note. This was the second time Jeffrey Amherst had been created Baron Amherst. The first creation had no special remainder and would become extinct on his death since he had no children. This second creation had a special remainder to his nephew William Pitt Amherst to ensure the Barony would continue; William Pitt Amherst would subsequently be created Earl Amherst. Mary Cary Baroness Amherst by marriage Baroness Amherst of Montreal in Kent.]
The London Gazette 13204. 13th September 1788.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir Joseph Yorke [aged 64], Knight of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Dover, Baron of the Town and Port of Dover, in the County of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir James Harris [aged 42], Knight of the Bath, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General of the United Provinces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Malmesbury, Baron of Malmesbury, in the County of Wilts.
The King has been pleased to appoint Charles Whitworth [aged 36], Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extradinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Petersburgh.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Robert Liston, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Stockholm.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Daniel Hailes, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Warsaw.
The King has been pleased to approve of Thomas Gavino, Esq; to be Consul for the States General of the United Provinces at Gibraltar.
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In 1790 William Gage 2nd Viscount Gage [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Gage of Highmeadow with special remainder to the heirs male of his brothers.
The London Gazette 13210. Whitehall, June 19 [1790]. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the several Noblemen and Gentlemen following, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles undermentioned, viz.
The Right Honorable Arthur Earl of Donegall [aged 51], of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Fisherwick, of Fisherwick in the County of Stafford.
The Right Honorable James Earl of Fife, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron of Fife, of Fife in the County of Fife.
The Right Honorable James Bucknall Grimston [aged 43], Viscount Grimston, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Verulam, of Gorhambury in the County of Hertford.
The Right Honorable Constantine John [aged 46] Lord Mulgrave, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Baron Mulgrave, of Mulgrave, in the County of York.
Archibald Douglas, Esquire, Baron Douglas, of Douglas in the County of Lanerk; and
Edwin Laascelles [aged 77], Esquire, Baron Harewwood, of Harewood in the County of York. [Jane Coleman Baroness Harewood [aged 59] by marriage Baroness Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire.]
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In 1793 William Eden 1st Baron Auckland [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Auckland of West Auckland in the Peerage of Great Britain.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1794 Welbore Ellis 1st Baron Mendip [aged 80] was created 1st Baron Mendip of Mendip in Somerset with remainder to the three eldest sons of his sister Anne by her husband Henry Agar, of Gowran and Gowran Castle.
In 1794 William Henry Lyttelton 1st Baron Lyttelton [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley in Worcestershire. Caroline Bristow Baroness Lyttelton [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Lyttelton of Frankley in Worcestershire.
In 1794 Henry Bridgeman 1st Baron Bradford [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Bradford in Shropshire. Elizabeth Simpson Baroness Bradford [aged 59] by marriage Baroness Bradford in Shropshire.
In 1794 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Mulgrave.
In 1794 James Peachey 1st Baron Selsey [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Selsey of Selsey in Sussex. Georgiana Caroline Scott Baroness Selsey [aged 67] by marriage Baroness Selsey of Selsey in Sussex.
In August 1794 Thomas Dundas 1st Baron Dundas [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Dundas. Charlotte Fitzwilliam Baroness Dundas [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Dundas.
On 13th August 1794 Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Baron Yarborough [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Yarborough.
In 1796 George Grey 5th Earl Stamford 1st Earl Warrington [aged 58] was created 1st Earl Warrington, 1st Baron Delamer. Henrietta Bentinck Countess Stamford and Warrington [aged 58] by marriage Countess Warrington.
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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On 11th June 1796 George Brodrick 4th Viscount Midleton [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Brodrick of Peper Harrow in Surrey with a special remainder to the heirs male of his father, the third Viscount.
On 16th June 1796 Peter Burrell Baron Willoughby, 1st Baron Gwydyr [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Gwydyr of Cwydyr in Carnarfonshire. Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Bertie 21st Baroness Willoughby of Eresby [aged 35] by marriage Baroness Gwydyr of Cwydyr in Carnarfonshire.
On 17th June 1796 Francis Basset 1st Baron Dunstanville and Basset Stratton [aged 38] was created 1st Baron Dunstanville.
On 18th June 1796 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire. Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire.
On 21st June 1796 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor [aged 25] by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 23rd July 1796 Charles Medows aka Pierrepont 1st Earl Manvers [aged 58] was created 1st Viscount Newark, 1st Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepoint. Anne Mills Countess Manvers [aged 49] by marriage Viscountess Newark.
In 1797 Charles Townshend 1st Baron Bayning [aged 67] was created 1st Baron Bayning of Foxley in Berkshire. He was a decendant on his mother's side of Anne Bayning Viscountess Bayning by her daughter Elizabeth Murray and her daughter Anne Egerton mother of Henrietta Paulett who was his mother. Annabella Smith-Powlett [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Bayning of Foxley in Berkshire.
In 1797 John Rushout 1st Baron Northwick [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Northwich of Northwick Park in Worcestershire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1797 Robert Smith 1st Baron Carrington [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Carrington of Upton in Nottinghamshire.
The London Gazette 14012. Whitehall, May 27, 1797. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Sir John Jervis [aged 62], KB Admiral of the Blue, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Jervis, of Medsord in the County of Stafford, and Earl of St Vincent.
On 20th October 1797 Thomas Orde-Powlett 1st Baron Bolton [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Bolton of Bolton in Yorkshire. Jean Mary Browne Powlett Baroness Bolton [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Bolton of Bolton in Yorkshire.
On 26th October 1797 Thomas Lister 1st Baron Ribblesdale [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Ribblesdale of Gisburne Park in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 30th November 1797 Francis Basset 1st Baron Dunstanville and Basset Stratton [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Basset Stratton with special remainder to his daughter Frances Basset 2nd Baroness Basset [aged 16].
On 1st December 1797 Anne Croker 1st Baroness Crofton [aged 46] was created 1st Baroness Crofton. Her husband Edward Crofton 2nd Baronet had died shortly before he was to be awarded a Peerage so it was conferred on his wife instead.
In 1799 Morton Eden 1st Baron Henley [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Henley. Elizabeth Henley Baroness Henley by marriage Baroness Henley.
The London Gazette 15160. Whitehall, July 18, 1799. The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Honorable Sir John Scott [aged 48], Knight, late His Majesty's Attorney-General, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Eldon, of Eldon, in the County Palatine of Durham.
The London Gazette 15374. Whitehall, June 13, 1801.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto the Right Honorable General Sir Charles Grey [aged 71], KB aud the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Grey, of Howick, in the County of Northumberland.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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The London Gazette 15393. Whitehall, August 4, 1801. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britaintain and Ireland, to the Right Honorable Horatio Viscount Nelson [aged 42], Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, and Vice-Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, (Duke of Bronti in Sicily, Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Ferdinand and of Merit, and of the Imperial Order of the Crescent,) and to the Heirs Male of his Body, lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Nelson, of the Nile, and of Hilborough, in the County of Norfolk; with Remainders to Edmund Nelson [aged 79], Clerk, Rector of Burnham Thorpe, in the said County of Norfolk, Father of the said Horatio Viscount Nelson, and the Heirs Male of his Body, lawfully begotten; and to the Heirs Male lawfully begotten, and to be begotten, severally and successively of Susanna [aged 46] the Wife of Thomas Bolton, Esq; and Sister of the said Horatio Viscount Nelson; and in Default of such Issue, to the Heirs Male of Catherine the Wife of George Matcham, Esq; another sister of the said Horatio Viscount Nelson.
On 15th December 1801 George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Keith of Stonehaven Marischal Kincardine with normal remainder to heirs male.
In 1802 Charles George Perceval 1st and 2nd Baron Arden [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Arden of Arden in Warwickshire. Margaretta Elizabeth Wilson Baroness Arden [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Arden of Arden in Warwickshire.
In 1802 John Baker Holroyd 1st Earl Sheffield [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Sheffield of Sheffield in Yorkshire.
In February 1802 John Freeman-Mitford 1st Baron Redesdale [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Redesdale of Redesdale in Northumberland.
On 16th March 1802 George Pitt 1st Baron Rivers [aged 80] was created 1st Baron Rivers of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire with special remainder, in default of male issue, to his brother Sir William and his issue male, failing which to his daughter Louisa's son Horace Beckford [aged 24] and his issue male. The latter condition was effected on the death of his son George Pitt 2nd Baron Rivers [aged 50].
In 1803 George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Keith of Banheath in Dumbarton with remainder to his daughter and only child from his first marriage, Margaret Mercer Elphinstone and the heirs male of her body.
In May 1805 Admiral Charles Middleton 1st Baron Barham [aged 78] was created 1st Baron Barham with a special remainder to, failing male issue, to his only child, his daughter, Diana Noel, 2nd Baroness Barham, and her male heirs.
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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The London Gazette 15859. Whitehall, November 9, 1805. His Majesty has been pleased to grant to the Reverend William Nelson [aged 48], D.D. now Lord Nelson, Brother and Heir to the late Lord Viscount Nelson [deceased], who, after a Series of transcendant and heroic Services, fell gloriously on the 21st of October last, in the Moment of brilliant and decisive Victory, the Dignity of a Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, by the Names, Stiles, and Titles, of Viscount Merton and Earl Nelson, of Trafalgar, and of Merton, in the County of Surrey, the same to descend to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, aud in default thereof, to the Heirs Male successively of Susanne [aged 50], Wife of Thomas Bolton Esq; and Catherine, Wife of George Matcham Esq; Sisters of the late Lord Viscount Nelson. [See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.] [Sarah Yonge Countess Nelson [aged 56] by marriage Countess Nelson of Trafalgar and Merson in Surrey].
His Majesty has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Cuthbert Collingwood [aged 57] Esq; Vice-Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Collingwood of Caldburne and Hethpoole in the County of Northumberland.
The London Gazette 15889. Whitehall, February 15, 1806.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Thomas Anson [aged 39], Esq, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Styles, and Titles of Baron Soberton, of Soberton, in the County of Southampton, and Viscount Anson, of Shugborough and Orgrave, in the County of Stafford. [Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson [aged 27] by marriage Viscountess Anson of Shugborough and Orgrave in Staffordshire.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity ef a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Most Honorable John Denis Marquis of Sligo, Knight of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Monteagle, of Westport, in the County of Mayo.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Hugh Earl of Eglinton, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, arid Title of Baron Ardrossan, of Ardrossan, in the County of Ayr.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable James Earl of Lauderdale [aged 47], and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Lauderdale, of Thirlestane, in the County of Berwick.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable George Earl of Granard [aged 46], and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Granard, of Castle Donnington, in the County of Leicester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to John Crewe [aged 63], Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Crewe, of Crewe, in the County-Palatine of Chester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to William Lygon [aged 58], Esq; and his Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Beauchamp of Powyke, in the County of Worcester. [Catherine Denn by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Powick in Worcestershire.]
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On 20th April 1807 Thomas Manners-Sutton 1st Baron Manners [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Manners of Foston in Lincolnshire. Anne Moyle Baroness Manners [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Manners of Foston in Lincolnshire.
In 1812 Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton [aged 51] was created 1st Marquess Northampton, 1st Earl Compton of Compton in Warwickshire, 1st Baron Wilmington of Wilmington in Sussex. Maria Smith Marchioness Northampton [aged 46] by marriage Marchioness Northampton.
In 1814 Edward Pellew 1st Viscount Exmouth [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Exmouth of Canonteign. Susan Frowde [aged 58] by marriage Baroness Exmouth of Canonteign.
On 3rd May 1814 Stapleton Cotton 1st Viscount Combermere [aged 40] was created 1st Baron Combermere.
On 17th May 1814 Rowland Hill [aged 41] was created 1st Baron Hill of Almaraz and of Hawkestone in Shropshire.
In 1815 John Cole 2nd Earl Enniskillen [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Grinstead of Grinstead in Wiltshire. Charlotte Paget Countess Enniskillen [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Grinstead of Grinstead in Wiltshire.
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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In 1815 George Harris [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Harris of Seringapatam and Mysore and of Belmont in Kent.
In 1815 Francis Almeric Spencer 1st Baron Churchill [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Churchill Wychwood in Oxfordshire. Frances Fitzroy Baroness Churchill Wychwood [aged 34] by marriage Baroness Churchill Wychwood in Oxfordshire.
The London Gazette 17066. Whitehall, September 30, 1815.
His Royal, Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the Dignities of Earl and Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honourable George James Earl of Cholmondeley [aged 66], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Earl of Rocksavage, in the county palatine of Chester, and Marquess Cholmondeley. [Note. Georgina Charlotte Bertie Marchioness Cholmondeley [aged 54] by marriage Marchioness Cholmondeley.]
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable James Walter [aged 40], Viscount Grimston, of that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland, and Baron Verulam of Gorhambury, in the county of Hertford, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Grimston and Earl Verulam.
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Baron and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Charles Viscount Whitworth [aged 63], Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, His Majesty's Lieutenant-General and General Governor of Ireland, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Baron Adbaston, in the county of Stafford, and Earl Whitworth.
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Lord Brownlow [aged 36], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Alford, of Alford in the county of Lincoln, and Earl Brownlow.
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignity of Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Craggs Lord Eliot [aged 54], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl of Saint Germains, in the county of Cornwall.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Lord Boringdon [aged 43], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stiles, and titles of Viscount Boringdon, of North Malton, in the County of Devon, and Earl Morley, of Morley in the said county.
His Royal Highness bas also been pleased, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Orlando Baron Bradford [aged 53], and the heirs mile of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Newport, in the county of Salop, and Earl of Bradford, in the said, county. [Note. Lucy Elizabeth Byng Countess Bradford [aged 48] by marriage Countess Bradford.]
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable William Baron Beauchamp [aged 68], of Powyke, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Elmley, in the county of Worcester, and Earl of Beauchamp. [Catherine Denn Countess Beauchamp by marriage Countess Beauchamp.]
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty to grant the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Alan Hyde Lord Gardner [aged 45], Vice-Admiral of the White Squadron of his Majesty's fleet, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Gardner. [Note. He died before the patent had passed the Great Seal so the patent was null and void.]
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On 16th January 1816 Rowland Hill 1st Baron Hill [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Hill of Almaraz and of Hawkestone in Shropshire with a special remainder, failing heirs male of his body, to those of his elder brother, the late Colonel John Hill.
On 1st June 1817 Charles Abbot 1st Baron Colchester [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Colchester.
The London Gazette 17724. 9th July 1821. Whitehall. .
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount, Earl, and Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Charles Earl of Ailesbury [aged 48], Knight of the Most Ancient aud Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Savernake, of Savernake-Forest, in the county of Wilts, Earl Bruce, of Whorlton, in the county of York, and Marquess of Ailesbury, in the county of BucKingham
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Edward Viscount Falmouth [aged 34], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl of Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall. [Anne Frances Bankes Countess Falmouth [aged 31] by marriage Countess Falmouth.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Richard William Penn Viscount Curzon [aged 24], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl Howe. [Note. Harriet Georgiana Brudenell Countess Howe [aged 22] by marriage Countess Howe.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Sommers Baron Sommers [aged 61], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Eastnor, of Eastnor Castle, in the county of Hereford, and Earl Sommers.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Baron Rous [aged 71], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Dunwich and Earl of Stradbroke, in the county of Suffolk. [Charlotte Maria Whittaker Countess of Stradbroke [aged 52] by marriage Countess Stradbroke.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Richard Earl of Donoughmore [aged 65], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Hutchinson, of Knocklofty, in the county of Tipperary; with remainder, in default of such issue male, to the heirs male of the body of Christian Baroness Donoughmore, deceased (mother of the said Richard Earl of Donoughmore), by John Hely Hutchinson, Esq. also deceased.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting: the dignity ot a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to William Marquess of Lothian [aged 57], Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ker, of Kersheugh, in the county of Roxburgh.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Henry Marquess Conyngham [aged 54], Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Minster, of Minster-Abbey, in the county of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to James Earl of Ormonde and Ossory [aged 43], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ormonde, of Llanthony, in the county of Monmouth; with remainder, in default of such issue male, to his brother the Honourable Charles Howard Butler Clarke [aged 40], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten. [Note. Grace Louisa Staples Marchioness Ormonde by marriage Baroness Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Francis Earl of Wemyss and March [aged 49], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Wemyss, of Wemyss, in the county of Fife.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Robert Earl of Roden [aged 32], Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Clanbrassill, of Hyde-Hall, in the county of Hertford, and Dundalk, in the county of Louth.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting, the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to George Earl of Kingston [aged 50], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Kingston, of Mitchelstown, in the county of Cork.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Thomas Earl of Longford [aged 47], Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Silchester, of Silchester, in the county of Southampton.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom ef Great Britain and Ireland, to James Murray [aged 39], Esq. (commonly called Lord James Murray), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten by the name, stile, and title of Baron Glenlyon of Glenlyon, in the county of Perth. [Note. Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Glenlyon of Glenlyon in Perthshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters:patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting1 the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable William Wellesley Pole [aged 58], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Maryborough, of Maryborough, in the Queen's-County.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Foster [aged 81], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Oriel, of Ferrard, in the county of Louth.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters;patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourtable Sir William Scott [aged 75], Knt and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Stowell, of Stowell Park, in the county of Gloucester
The King has also been pleased to direct letters matent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Sir Thomas Henry Liddell [aged 46], Bart, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ravensworth, of Ravenswortb-Castle, in the county-palatine of Durham, and of Eslington, in the county of Northumberland. [Note. Maria Susannah Simpson Baroness Calthorpe [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Ravensworth of Ravensworth Castle in County Durham.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity to a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Thomas Cholmondeley [aged 53], Esq. of Vale-Royal, in the county-palatine of Chester, and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Delamere, of Vale-Royal, in the said county. [Note. Henrietta Elizabeth Williams-Wynn Baroness Delamere [aged 50] by marriage Baroness Delamere of Vale Royal in Cheshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Cecil Weld Forester [aged 54], Esq. of Willey-Park, in the county of Salop, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Forester, of Willey-Park, in the said county. [Note. Katherine Mary Manners Baroness Forester by marriage Baroness Forester of Willey Park in Shropshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baroness of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Charlotte Mary Gertrude Strutt [aged 63] (commonly called Lady Charlotte Mary Gertrude Strutt), and the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baroness Rayleigh, of Terling-place in the county of Essex.
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In February 1823 Nicholas Vansittart 1st Baron Bexley [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Bexley of Bexley in Kent.
The London Gazette 17997. Whitehall, January 28, 1824. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be 'passed under the Great Seal of the tanked Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, for granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to the Right Honourable Sir Robert Gifford [aged 44], Knight, Chief Justice of His Majesty's Conrt of Common Pleas, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Gifford, of Saint Leonard, in the county of Devon.
In 1826 Charles Long 1st Baron Farnborough [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Farnborough of Bromley Hill Place in Kent. Amelia Hume Baroness Farnborough [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Farnborough of Bromley Hill Place in Kent.
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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In 1826 Charles Ellis 1st Baron Seaford [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Seaford of Seaford in Sussex.
The London Gazette 18259. Whitehall, June 13, 1826.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities, of Earl and Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Frederick William [aged 56] Earl of Bristol, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles and titles of Earl Jermyn, of Horningsherth, in the county of Suffolk, and Marquess of Bristol.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the-Great Seal, granting the, dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto William Marquess of Thomond, Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Tadcaster, of Tadcaster, in the county of York
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Ulick John [aged 23] Marquess of Clanricarde, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Somerhill, of Somerhill, in the county of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Jaines Earl of Balcarres, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Wigan, of Haigh-Hall, in the county palatine of Lancaster,
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Thomas Viscount Northland, and the heir's male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Ranfurly, of Ramphorlie, in the county of Renfrew.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron ot the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto the Right Honourable Sir Charles Long, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Farnborough, of Bromley-Hill-Place, in the county of Kent.
The King has also Seen pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Sir John Fleming Leicester, Baronet, Colonel of His Majesty's Regiment of Cheshire Yeomanry, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and, stile of Baron De Tabley, of Tabley-House, in the county palatine of Chester.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto James Archibald Stuart Wortley Mackenzie [aged 49], of Wortley-Hall, in the county of York, and of Belmont-Castle, in the county of Perth, Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Wharncliffe, of Wortley, in the said county of York. [Elizabeth Caroline Mary Crichton Baroness Wharncliffe [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Charles Duncombe [aged 61], Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Feversham, of Duncombe-Park, in the county of York. [. Charlotte Legge Baroness Feversham Duncombe Park [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Feversham of Duncombe Park in Yorkshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto Chharles Rose-Ellis, Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Seaford, of Seafod, in the county of Sussex.
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On 16th July 1826 John Fleming Leicester 1st Baron Tabley [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Tabley. Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Tabley.
The London Gazette 18355. Whitehall, April 23, 1827. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity, of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir John Singleton Copley [aged 54], Knight and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Lyndhurst, of Lyndhurstin the county of Southampton.
The London Gazette 18356. Whitehall, April 25, 1827.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson [aged 44], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Goderich, of Nocton, in the county cf Lincoln.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters. patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto James Earl of Fife, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Fife, of the county Fife.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir Charles Abbott [aged 64], Knt Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the namey stile, and title, of Baron Tenterden, of Hendon, in the county of Middlesex.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable William Conyngham Plunket [aged 62], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Plunket, of Newtown, in, the county of Cork.
In 1828 William à Court 1st Baron Heytesbury [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Heytesbury of Heytesbury in Wiltshire. Maria Rebecca Bouverie Baroness Heytesbury [aged 44] by marriage Baroness Heytesbury of Heytesbury in Wiltshire.
In January 1828 Henry Wellesley 1st Baron Cowley [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Cowley. Georgiana Charlotte Augusta Cecil Baroness Cowley by marriage Baroness Cowley.
On 30th January 1828 Edward Bootle-Wilbraham 1st Baron Skelmersdale was created 1st Baron Skelmersdale in Lancashhire.
The London Gazette 18748. Whitehall, November 22, 1830. The King has been pleased to grant the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Henry Brougham [aged 52], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Brougham and Vaux, of Brougham, in the county of Westmorland. [Mary Eden Baroness Brougham and Vaux [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Brougham and Vaux.]
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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In 1831 John Brabazon 10th Earl Meath [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Chaworth of Eaton Hall in Herefordshire. The title recognising his descent from Juliana Chaworth Countess Meath, daughter of the last Viscont Chaworth Patrick Chaworth 3rd Viscount Chaworth.
In 1831 George Ludlow 3rd Earl Ludlow [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Ludlow in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, which enabled him to take a seat in the upper chamber of parliament.
In 1831 Colonel William Berkeley 1st Earl Fitzhardinge [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Segrave.
In 1831 Robert Lawley 1st Baron Wenlock [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Wenlock of Wenlock in Shropshire. Anna Maria Denison Baroness Wenlock [aged 60] by marriage Baroness Wenlock of Wenlock in Shropshire.
The London Gazette 18803. Whitehall, May 12, 1831. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Baron, Viscount, and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto George FitzClarence [aged 37], Esq. Colonel in the Army, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Baron Tewkesbury, Viscount Fitzclarence, and Earl of Munster. [Note. Mary Wyndham Countess Munster [aged 38] by marriage Countess Munster.]
In June 1831 George James Welbore Agar 1st Baron Dover [aged 34] was created 1st Baron Dover. Caroline Georgiana Howard [aged 27] by marriage Baroness Dover.
On 10th September 1831 Edward Lloyd 1st Baron Mostyn [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Mostyn of Mostyn in Flintshire.
On 10th September 1831 George Warwick Bamlfylde 1st Baron Poltimore [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Politmore.
On 14th May 1832 Francis Osborne 1st Baron Godolphin [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Godolphin of Farnham Royal in Buckinghamshire. Elizabeth Charlotte Eden Baroness Godolphin [aged 52] by marriage Baroness Godolphin of Farnham Royal in Buckinghamshire.
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 15th May 1832 Lucius Cary 10th Viscount Falkland [aged 28] was created 1st Baron Hunsdon of Scutterskelfe in the County of York.
The London Gazette 19103. Whitehall, January 14, 1833.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, for granting the dignity of Duke of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto George Granville Marquess of Stafford [aged 75], Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Duke of Sutherland, in that part of the said United Kingdom called Scotland. [Note. Elizabeth Sutherland Duchess Sutherland 19th Countess Sutherland [aged 67] by marriage Duchess Sutherland.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, for granting the dignities of Baron and Duke of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto William Harry Marquess of Cleveland [aged 66], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begbtten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Baron Raby, of Raby-castle, in the county of Durham, and Duke of Cleveland.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Charles Callis Western [aged 65], Esq. and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Western, of Rivenhall, in the county of Essex.
In 1834 Sophia Wykeham [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Wenman of Thame Park and Swalcliffe in Oxfordshire.
In 1835 Alexander Baring 1st Baron Ashburton [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Ashburton of Ashburton in Devon. Ann Louisa Bingham Baroness Ashburton [aged 52] by marriage Baroness Ashburton of Ashburton in Devon.
In 1835 Charles Manners-Sutton 1st Viscount Canterbury [aged 54] was created 1st Viscount Canterbury of Canterbury, 1st Baron Bottesford of Bottesford in Leicestershire.
In 1835 Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Hatherton. Hyacinthe Mary Wellesley Baroness Hatherton [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Hatherton.
On 13th January 1835 Philip Sidney 1st Baron De Lisle and Dudley [aged 34] was created 1st Baron De Lisle and Dudley. Sophia Fitz-Clarence Baroness De Lisle and Dudley [aged 38] by marriage Baroness De Lisle and Dudley.
On 8th May 1835 John Byng [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Strafford of Harmondsworth in Middlesex. Marianne James by marriage Baroness Strafford of Harmondsworth in Middlesex.
On 20th January 1836 Charles Christopher Pepys 1st Earl of Cottenham [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Cottenham of Cottenham in Cambridgshire.
On 23rd January 1836 Henry Bickersteth 1st Baron Langdale [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Langdale of Langdale in Westmoreland. Jane Elizabeth Harley Baroness Langdale by marriage Baroness Langdale of Langdale in Westmoreland.
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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In 1837 William Bateman-Hanbury 1st Baron Bateman [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Bateman of Shobdon.
On 16th June 1837 Edward Berkeley Fitzharding 1st Viscount Portman [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Portman. Emma Lascelles Baroness Portman [aged 28] by marriage Baroness Portman.
The London Gazette 19629. [Whitehall, June 23, 1838.] The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United "Kingdom to the following persons, and the heirs male of theii bodies lawfully begotten:
Anthony Adrian Earl of Kintore, by the name, stile and title of Baron Kintore.
Cornelius Viscount Lismore, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Lismore, of Shanbally-castle, in the county of Tipperary.
Warner William Baron Rossmore, by the name stile, and title of Baron Rossmore, of the county of Monaghan.
Robert Shapland Baron Carew, by the name, stile and title of Baron Carew, of Castlebore, in the county of Wexford.
The Honourable William Francis Spencer Ponsonby [aged 50] by the name, stile, and title of Baron De Mauley of Canford, in ihe county of Dorset. [Barbara Ashley-Cooper Baroness Mauley [aged 49] by marriage Baroness de Mauley.]
Sir John Wrottesley [aged 66], Bart, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Wrottesley, of Wrottesley, in the county of Stafford.
Charles Hanbury Tracy [aged 59], Esq. by the name, stile and title of Baron Sudeley, of Toddington, in the county of Gloucester.
Paul Methuen [aged 59], Esq. by the name, stile, amd title of Baron Methuen, of Corsham, in the county of Wilts.
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In 1839 Chandos Leigh 1st Baron Leigh [aged 47] was created 1st Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Margarette Willes Baroness Leigh [aged 40] by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
In 1839 John Stanley 1st Baron Stanley Alderley [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Stanley Alderley. Maria Josepha Holroyd Baroness Stanley Alderley by marriage Baroness Stanley Alderley.
In 1839 Frederick Lamb 3rd Viscount Melbourne [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Beauvale of Beauvale in Nottinghamshire.
In 1839 Paul Thompson 1st Baron Wenlock [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Wenlock of Wenlock in Shropshire. Caroline Griffin Baroness Wenlock by marriage Baroness Wenlock of Wenlock in Shropshire.
On 15th May 1839 Nicholas William Ridley-Colborne 1st Baron Colborne [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Colborne of West Harling in Norfolk.
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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The London Gazette 19805. Whitehall, December 11, 1839.
The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Baron and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable George Lord Auckland [aged 55], G. C. B. and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Baron Eden, of Norwood, in the county of Surrey, and Earl of Auckland.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of' a Baron of the United Kingdom, of Great Britain and Ireland unto Lieutenant-General Sir John 'Keane [aged 58], GCB. and the heirs male of his body, lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Keane, of Ghuznee, in Afghanistan, and of Cappoquin, hi the county of Waterford.
In August 1841 Hussey Vivian 1st Baron Vivian [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Vivian of Glynn and Truro in Cornwall.
On 18th August 1841 Henry Parnell 1st Baron Congleton [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire. Caroline Dawson Baroness Congleton by marriage Baroness Congleton of Congleton in Cheshire although she would died a year later.
On 25th February 1846 Hugh Gough [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Gough of Chin-Kang-Foo in China and of Maharajpore and the Sutlej in the East Indies.
In 1848 Edward John Stanley 2nd Baron Stanley and 1st Baron Eddisbury [aged 45] was created 1st Baron Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire. Henrietta Maria Dillon Baroness Stanley Alderley and Eddisbury [aged 40] by marriage Baroness Eddisbury of Winnington in Cheshire.
In 1850 Albert Conygham aka Denison 1st Baron Londesborough [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Londesborough of Londesborough in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
On 22nd January 1850 Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava [aged 23] was created 1st Baron Claneboye of Claneboye in County Down.
In February 1851 John Hobhouse 1st Baron Broughton [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Broughton of Broughton de Gyfford in Wiltshire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1852 Fitzroy James Henry Somerset 1st Baron Raglan [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Raglan. Emily Harriet Wellesley-Pole Baroness Raglan [aged 60] by marriage Baroness Raglan.
In 1856 Edward Strutt 1st Baron Belper [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Belper. Amelia Harriet Otter Baroness Belper [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Belper.
In 1856 Gilbert John Heathcote 1st Baron Aveland [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Aveland. Clementina Drummond Willoughby 24th Baroness Willoughby of Eresby Baroness Aveland [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Aveland.
The London Gazette 21837. Whitehall, January 10, 1856. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto The Right Honourable Sir James Parke [aged 73], Knt., late one of the Barons of Her Majesty's Court of Exchequer, for the term of his natural life, by the name, style, and title of Baron Wensleydale, of Wensleydale, in the North Riding of the county of York.
In September 1857 Robert Grosvenor 1st Baron Ebury [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Ebury. Charlotte Arbuthnot Wellesley Baroness Ebury [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Ebury.
In 1858 Robert Smith aka Vernon 1st Baron Lyveden [aged 57] was created 1st Baron Lyveden. Emma Mary Fitzpatrick Baroness Lyveden [aged 50] by marriage Baroness Lyveden.
In 1858 Charles Compton Cavendish 1st Baron Chesham [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Chesham. Catherine Susan Gordon Baroness Chesham [aged 66] by marriage Baroness Chesham.
In 1858 John Yarde-Buller 1st Baron Churston [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Churston.
In 1859 George Wyndham 1st Baron Leconfield [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Leconfield of Leconfield in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
In 1859 Wilbraham Egerton 1st Baron Egerton Tatton [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Egerton Tatton. Charlotte Elizabeth Loftus Baroness Egerton Tatton by marriage Baroness Egerton Tatton.
In 1859 Henry Labouchere 1st Baron Taunton [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Taunton. Mary Matilda Georgiana Howard Baroness Taunton [aged 35] by marriage Baroness Taunton.
On 16th April 1859 Charles Morgan 1st Baron Tredegar [aged 67] was created 1st Baron Tredegar of Tredegar in Monmouthshire.
The London Gazette 22367. 15th March 1860. Whitehall, March 15, 1860. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto Henry [aged 81], Baron Brougham and Vaux, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Brougham and Vaux, of Brougham, in the county of Westmorland, and of Highhead Castle, in the county of Cumberland, with remainder, in default of such heirs male, to his brother, William Brougham [aged 64], Esq., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten.
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 26th June 1861 Richard Bethell 1st Baron Westbury [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Westbury of Westbury in Wiltshire.
Before 2nd August 1861 Sidney Herbert 1st Baron Herbert Lea [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Herbert Lea.
The London Gazette 22536. Whitehall, August 3, 1861. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Vice-Admiral the Right Honourable Sir Maurice Frederick Fitzhardinge Berkeley [aged 73], G.C.B., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Fitzhardinge, of the city and county of the city of Bristol. [Charlotte Moreton Baroness FitzHardinge [aged 54] by marriage Baroness FitzHardinge of Bristol.]
In 1863 Robert Moncton Milnes 1st Baron Houghton [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Houghton of Great Houghton in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 27th April 1864 Elizabeth Sackville Countess De La Warr [aged 68] was created 1st Baroness Buckhurst of Buckhurst in Sussex by Queen [aged 44] with a special remainder to her second surviving son, Reginald [aged 47] and the heirs male of his body, with remainder to her third, fourth and fifth surviving sons, by her said husband [aged 72], in like manner respectively, and with a proviso that if any person taking under these letters patent shall succeed to the Earldom of De La Warr, and there shall upon, or at any time after, the occurrence of such an event be any younger son or any heir male of the body of any such other son, then and so often as the same shall happen the succession to the Honours and dignities thereby created shall devolve upon the son of the said Elizabeth, Countess De la Warr, or the heir who would next be entitled to succeed to the said dignity of Baron Buckhurst, if the person so succeeding to the Earldom of De la Warr was dead without issue male.
Note. This complicated creation was not totally unique as three years previously in 1861 the Earldom of Cromartie was granted to Anne, Duchess of Sutherland, with a similar remainder. They are often referred to as "the two jumping peerages" as the intention of the draughtsman appears to have been to create a peerage that would "jump" from one person in his lifetime to another as certain circumstances arose. The descent of the Earldom of Cromartie has never been tested and that of the Barony of Buckhurst was frustrated within one generation. The Hon Reginald Sackville-West took his seat in the House of Lords as Baron Buckhurst following the death of his mother in 1870. Three years later he succeeded his elder brother as 7th Earl De La Warr and yet made no move to surrender the Barony of Buckhurst in accordance with the letters patent. The Barony of Buckhurst was claimed, together with Knole Park and the other Sackville estates, by his younger brother, Hon Mortimer Sackville-West [aged 43]. His claim to the estates was successful but not his claim to the Barony of Buckhurst. As a consolation he was created Baron Sackville in 1876, with a special remainder, failing the heirs male of his body, to his two younger brothers in like manner, they being the only two people who might have inherited the Barony of Buckhurst had the letters patent of 1864 being adhered to.
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On 14th July 1866 Edward George Bulwer-Lytton 1st Baron Lytton [aged 63] was created 1st Baron Lytton of Knebworth in Hertfordshire.
On 16th July 1866 William Jolliffe 1st Baron Hylton [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Hylton of Hylton in County Durham.
On 3rd August 1866 Edward Gordon Douglas-Pennant 1st Baron Penrhyn [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Penrhyn of Llandegai in Carnarvonshire. Maria Louise Fitzroy Baroness Penrhyn [aged 48] by marriage Baroness Penrhyn of Llandegai in Carnarvonshire.
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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Before 6th September 1866 Francis Baring 1st Baron Northbrook [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Northbrook. Arabella Georgina Howard Baroness Northbrook [aged 57] by marriage Baroness Northbrook.
In 1868 Brook William Bridges 1st Baron FitzWalter [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Fitzwalter of Woodham Walter in Essex.
On 15th April 1868 John Trollope 1st Baron Kesteven [aged 67] was created 1st Baron Kesteven.
On 16th April 1868 John Benn Walsh 1st Baron Ormathwaite [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Ormathwaite of Ormathwaite in Cumberland.
The London Gazette 23449. Whitehall, December 10, 1868. The Queen has been pleased by letters patent under the Great Seal to grant the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir William Page Wood [aged 67], Knt., Chancellor of that part of the said United Kingdom called Great Britain, and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Hatherley, of Down Hatherley, in the county of Gloucester.
In 1869 Edward George Fitzalan Howard 1st Baron Howard [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Howard of Glossop in Derbyshire.
In 1869 George Glyn Banker 1st Baron Wolverton [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Wolverton. Marianne Grenfell Baroness Wolverton [aged 67] by marriage Baroness Wolverton.
On 11th December 1869 John Dalberg-Acton 1st Baron Acton [aged 35] was created 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham in Shropshire.
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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On 13th December 1869 Thomas James Agar aka Agar-Robartes 1st Baron Robartes [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Robartes of Lanhydrock and of Truro in Cornwall. Juliana Pole-Carew Baroness Robartes [aged 57] by marriage Baroness Robartes of Lanhydrock and of Truro in Cornwall.
On 15th December 1869 Algernon Greville of North Lodge in Barnet was created 1st Baron Greville of Clonyn in Westmeath. Rosa Emily Nugent Baroness Greville [aged 55] by marriage Baroness Greville of Clonyn in Westmeath.
In 1871 Angela Burdett-Coutts 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts [aged 56] was created 1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts of Highgate and Brookfield in Middlesex in recognition of her philanthropic work.
The London Gazette 23761. Whitehall, July 29, 1871. The Queen [aged 52] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable John Arthur Douglas [aged 68], Baron Bloomfield, in that part of the said United Kingdom called Ireland, G.C.B., Her Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Bloomfield, of, Ciamhalltha, in the county of Tipperary.
The London Gazette 23790. Whitehall, October 30, 1871. The Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir Frederic Rogers [aged 60], Bart., Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Blachford, of Wisdome in the county of Devon.
In 1872 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Hamner of Hanmer and of Flint in Flintshire. Georgiana Chetwynd Baroness Hamner by marriage Baroness Hamner of Hanmer and of Flint in Flintshire.
On 15th October 1872 Roundell Palmer 1st Earl Selborne [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Selborne of Selborne in Hampshire. Laura Waldegrave Countess Selborne [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Selborne of Selborne in Hampshire.
In 1874 John Wilson aka Wilson-Patten 1st Baron Winmarleigh [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Winmarleigh of Winmarleigh in Lancashire.
In 1874 Admiral Edward Howard 1st Baron Lanerton [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Lanerton of Lanerton in Cumberland. Diana Ponsonby Baroness Lanerton by marriage Baroness Lanerton of Lanerton in Cumberland.
On 10th January 1874 John Duke Coleridge 1st Baron Coleridge [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Coleridge of Ottery St Mary in Devon. Jane Fortescue Seymour Baroness Coleridge [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Coleridge of Ottery St Mary in Devon.
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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The London Gazette 24071. Whitehall, February 28, 1874.
The Queen [aged 54] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable John Robert, Viscount Sydney [aged 68], GCB, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Earl Sydney, of Scadbury, in the county of Kent. [Note. Emily Paget Countess Sydney [aged 63] by marriage Countess Sydney of Scadbury in Kent.]
The Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Cardwell, of Ellerbeck, in the county palatine of Lancaster.
The Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the undermentioned persons, and the respective heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten:-
The Right Honourable Chichester Samuel Parkinson-Fortescue [aged 51], by the name, style, and title of Baron Carlingford, of Carlingford, in the county of Louth.
The Right Honourable Sir Thomas Francis Fremantle [aged 75], Baronet, by the name, style, and title of Baron Cottesloe, of Swanbourne, and of Hardwick, in the county of BucKingham. [Louisa Elizabeth Nugent Baroness Cottesloe [aged 71] by marriage Baroness Cottesloe of Swanbourne and Hardwick in BucKinghamshire]
The Right Honourable Edmund Hammond, by the name, style, and title of Baron Hammond, of Kirkella, in the town and county of the town of Kingston-upon-Hull.
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In 1875 Arthur Egerton 3rd Earl Wilton [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Grey de Radclyffe in Lancashire.
In 1876 Mortimer Sackville-West 1st Baron Sackville [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Sackville of Knole in Kent with special remainder failing heirs male of his body to his two younger brothers, Lionel Sackville and William Edward respectively in like manner
In 1876 John Jervis Tollemache 1st Baron Tollemache [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Tollemache of Helmingham in Suffolk. Minnie Duff Baroness Tollemache by marriage Baroness Tollemache of Helmingham in Suffolk.
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William Neville 1st Marquess Abergavenny [aged 49] was created 1st Marquess Abergavenny, 1st Earl Lewes. Caroline Vanden Bempte Johnston Marchioness Abergavenny by marriage Marchioness Abergavenny.
Edward Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Earl Wharncliffe [aged 48] was created 1st Earl Wharncliffe. Susan Charlotte Lascelles Countess Wharncliffe [aged 42] by marriage Countess Wharncliffe.
John Ormsby-Gore 1st Baron Harlech [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Harlech with remainder to his brother William in the absence of male heirs.
Henry Gerard Sturt 1st Baron Alington [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Alington. Augusta Bingham Baroness Alington [aged 43] by marriage Baroness Alington.
Edinburgh Gazette 14 Jan 1876. 14th January 1876. Whitehall Palace [Map].
The Queen [aged 56] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignities of an Earl and Duke of the said United Kingdom to Charles Henry, Duke of Richmond, K.G. [aged 30], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Earl of Kinrara, in the County of Inverness, and Duke of Gordon, of Gordon Castle, in that part of the said United Kingdom called Scotland.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignities of an Earl and Marquess of the said United Kingdom to William, Earl of Abergavenny [aged 49], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Earl of Lewes, in the County of Sussex, and Marquess of Abergavenny, in the County of Monmonth.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignities of a Viscount and Earl of the said United Kingdom to Edward Montagu Stuart Granville, Lord Wharncliffe [aged 48], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Carlton, of Carlton, and Earl of Wharncliffe, bdth in the West Riding of the County of York; with remainder, in default of such issue male, to the Honourable Francis Dudley Stuart-Wortley [aged 46] (brother of the said Edward Montagu Stuart Granville, Lord Wharncliffe), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to John, Earl of Erne [aged 73], in that part of the said United Kingdom called Ireland, K.P., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Fermanagh, of Lisnaskea, in the County of Fermanagh.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to John Ralph Ormsby-Gore [aged 59], Esq, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Harlech, of Harlech, in the County of Merioneth; with remainder, in default of snch issue male, to William Richard Ormsby-Gore, Esq [aged 56]. (brother of the said John Ralph Ormsby-Gore), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to Henry Gerard Sturt [aged 50], Esq, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Alington, of Crichel, in the County of Dorset.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to John Tollemache, Esq, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Tollemache, of Helmingham Hall, in the County of Suffolk.
The Queen has also been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the said Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom to Sir Robert Tolver Gerard [aged 67], Bart., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Gerard, of Bryn, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
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In 1880 Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen 1st Baron Brabourne [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Bradbourne.
On 17th April 1880 George Barrington 7th Viscount Barrington [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Shute of Beckett in Berkshire with a special remainder, failing issue male, to his brother Percy Barrington 8th Viscount Barrington [aged 54] and the heirs male of his body who did inherit when George Barrington 7th Viscount Barrington without male issue.
On 23rd April 1880 Augusta Mary Elizabeth Browne 1st Baroness Bolsover [aged 45] was created 1st Baroness Bolsover of Bolsover in Derbyshire with remainder to the heirs male of the body of her late husband Lieutenant-General Arthur Cavendish Bentinck.
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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The London Gazette 24840. Whitehall, April 29, 1880.
The Queen [aged 60] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the undermentioned persons, and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten; namely:
Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings [aged 57], of Donington Park, in the county of Leicester, Esq., by the name, style, and title of Baron Donington, of Donington Park, in the said county of Leicester.
Arthur Edwin Hill Trevor [aged 60], Esq. (commonly called Lord Arthur Edwin Hill Trevor), by the name, style and title of Baron Trevor, of Brynkinalt, in the county of Denbigh. [Mary Catherine Curzon Baroness Trevor [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Trevor of Brynkinalt in Denbighshire].
Montagu William Lowry-Corry [aged 41], Esq., C.B., by the name, style, and title of Baron Rowton, of Rowton Castle, in the county of Salop.
On 30th April 1880 Ivor Bertie Guest [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset. Cornelia Henrietta Maria Spencer-Churchill Baroness Wimborne [aged 32] by marriage Baroness Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset.
On 29th May 1880 Lawrence Palk 1st Baron Haldon [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Haldon of Haldon in Devon. Maria Harriett Hesketh Baroness Haldon by marriage Baroness Haldon of Haldon in Devon.
In 1881 Odo Russell 1st Baron Ampthill [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Ampthill of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. Emily Theresa Villiers Baroness Ampthill [aged 38] by marriage Baroness Ampthill of Ampthill in Bedfordshire.
The London Gazette 25170. Whitehall, November 20, 1882. THE Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Frederick Beauchamp Paget Seymour [aged 61], G.C.B., Admiral and Com mander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Naval Forces in the Mediterranean, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Alcester, of Alcester, in the county of Warwick.
The London Gazette 25170. Whitehall, November 20, 1882. THE Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto General Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley [aged 49], G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Adjutant General of Her Majesty's Forces, and late General Commanding-in-Chief the Expeditionary Force in Egypt, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Wolseley of Cairo, and of Wolseley, in the county of Stafford. [Louisa Erskine Holmes Viscountess Wolseley [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Wolseley of Cairo and Wolseley in Staffordshire.]
The London Gazette 25308. Whitehall, January 11, 1884. The Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Alfred Tennyson [aged 74], Esq., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Tennyson, of Aldworth, in the county of Sussex, and of Freshwater, in the Isle of Wight. [Emily Sellwood Baroness Tennyson [aged 70] by marriage Baroness Tennyson of Aldworth in Sussex and of Freshwater in the Isle of Wight.]
On 5th November 1884 Walter Charles James 1st Baron Northbourne [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Northbourne of Betteshanger in Kent and Jarrow Grange in County Durham.
In 1885 Anthony Henley 3rd Baron Henley 1st Baron Northington [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Northington of Watford in Northamptonshire. Clara Jekyll Baroness Henley and Northington by marriage Baroness Northington of Watford in Northamptonshire.
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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The London Gazette 25486. Whitehall, July 2, 1885. The Queen [aged 66] has been please'd to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of 'Great Britain and Ireland unto the undermentioned persons and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten, namely:
Mervyn Edward [aged 48], Viscount Powerscourt, in that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland, K.P., by the name, style, and title of Baron Powerscourt, of Powerscourt, in the county of Wicklow.
Sir Nathaniel Mayer Rothschild [aged 44], Bart., by the name, style, and title of Baron Rothschild, of Tring, in the county of Hertford. [Emma Louise von Rothschild Baroness Rothschild [aged 41] by marriage Baroness Rothschild of Tring in Hertfordshire]
Edward Charles Baring [aged 57], Esq., by the name, style, and titie of Baron Revelstoke, of Membland, in the county of Devon. [Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel Baroness Revelstoke [aged 46] by marriage Baroness Revelstoke of Membland in Devon]
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Porrett Collier [aged 68], Knt., a Member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, by the name, style, and title of Baron Monkswell, of Monkswell, in the county of Devon. [Isabella Rose Baroness Monkswell [aged 70] by marriage Baroness Monkswell of Monkswell in Devon]
The Right Honourable Sir Arthur Hobhouse, K.C.S.I., C.I.E., a Member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, by the name, style, and title of Baron Hobhouse, of Hadspen, in the county of Somerset.
Sir Ralph Robert Wheeler Lingen, KC.B., by the name, style, and title of Baron Lingen, of Lingen, in the county of Hereford.
The Right Honourable Edward Gibson, Chancellor of that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland, by the name, style, and title of Baron Ashbourne, of Ashbourne, in the county of Meath.
Rowland Winn [aged 65], Esq., by the name, style, and title of Baron Saint Oswald, of Nostell, in the West Riding of the county of York [Harriet Dumaresq Baroness St Owsald by marriage Baroness St Oswald of Nostell in the West Riding of Yorkshire.]
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The London Gazette 25493. 23rd July 1885. Whitehall, July 23, 1885. THE Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto Sir Robert James Loyd-Lindsay [aged 53], K.C.B., V.C., Lieutenant-Colonel 1st Berkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Wantage, of LocKinge, in the county of Berks.
On 29th December 1885 Henry John Montagu-Douglas-Scott 1st Baron Montagu Beaulieu [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Montagu of Beaulieu. Cecily Susan Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie Baroness Montagu by marriage Baroness Montagu of Beaulieu.
In 1886 Edmund Beckett 1st Baron Grimthorpe [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Grimthorpe. Fanny Catherine Lonsdale Baroness Beckett [aged 62] by marriage Baroness Grimthorpe.
On 15th February 1886 Charles Mills 1st Baron Hillingdon [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Hillingdon. Louisa Isabella Lascelles Baroness Hillingdon [aged 56] by marriage Baroness Hillingdon.
On 22nd March 1886 Richard Grosvenor 1st Baron Stalbridge [aged 49] was created 1st Baron Stalbridge of Stalbridge in Dorset. Eleanor Frances Beatrice Hamilton-Stubber by marriage Baroness Stalbridge of Stalbridge in Dorset.
On 23rd March 1886 William Edwardes 4th and 1st Baron Kensington [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Kensington of Middlesex.
In 1887 John St Aubyn 1st Baron St Levan [aged 57] was created 1st Baron St Levan of St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. Elizabeth Clementina Townshend Baroness St Levan by marriage Baroness St Levan of St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. They had six sons and seven daughters.
On 8th July 1887 Edward Fellowes 1st Baron de Ramsey of Ramsey Abbey [aged 78] was created 1st Baron Ramsey of Ramsey Abbey in Huntingdonshire. He died a month later. Mary Julia Milles Baroness de Ramsay by marriage Baroness Ramsey of Ramsey Abbey in Huntingdonshire.
In 1888 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire with a special remainder to his nephew John Savile Lumley-Savile 2nd Baron Savile [aged 34] who subsequently inherited the title.
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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On 23rd February 1888 Henry Holland 1st Viscount Knutsford [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Knutsford of Knutsford in Cheshire.
In 1891 Samuel Cunliffe Lister 1st Baron Masham [aged 75] was created 1st Baron Masham of Swinton
In 1892 Cyril Flower 1st Baron Battersea [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Battersea of Battersea in London and of Overstrand in Norfolk.
The London Gazette 26328. Whitehall, September 22, 1892. THE Queen has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, dated the 23rd August, 1892, to grant the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Rainald Knightley [aged 72], Bart., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Knightley, of Fawsley, in the county of Northampton.
The London Gazette 26328. Whitehall, September 22, 1892. THE Queen has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, dated the 26th August, 1892, to grant the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst [aged 57], of Amherst, in the county of Kent, Didlington Hall, in the county of Norfolk, and of Hackney, in the county of London, Esq, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Amherst of Hackney, in the county of London, and, in default of such issue male, to hold the name, style, and title of Baroness Amherst of Hackney, to Mary Rothes Margaret Cecil [aged 35], wife of William Cecil [aged 37] (commonly called Lord William Cecil), Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment, eldest daughter of the said William Amhurst Tyssen Amherst; and, after her decease, and in default of such issue of the said William Amhurst Tyssen-Amherst, to hold the name, style, and title of Baron Amherst of Hackney, to the heirs male lawfully begotten of the body of the said Mary Rothes Margaret Cecil.
The London Gazette 26328. Whitehall, September 22, 1892. THE Queen has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, dated the 27th August, 1892, to grant the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto William John Legh [aged 63], of Lyme Park, in the County Palatine of Chester, Esq., and the heirs malo cf his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Newton, of Newton-in-Makerfield, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
The London Gazette 26328. Whitehall, September 22, 1892. THE Queen has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, dated the 22nd August, 1892, to grant the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto the Right Honourable George Cubitt [aged 64], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Ashcombe, of DorKing, in the county of Surrey, and of Bodiam Castle, in the county of Sussex
On 9th June 1893 Henry Vivian 1st Baron Swansea [aged 71] was created 1st Baron Swansea of Singleton in Glamorganshire.
In 1895 Herbert Colstoun Gardner 1st Baron Burghclere [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Burghclere of Walden in Essex. Winifred Herbert Baroness Burghclere [aged 31] by marriage Baroness Burghclere of Walden in Essex.
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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In 1896 Henry Hucks Gibbs 1st Baron Aldenham [aged 76] was created 1st Baron Aldenham of Aldenham in Hertfordshire. Louisa Anne Adams Baroness Aldenham [aged 77] by marriage Baroness Aldenham of Aldenham in Hertfordshire.
The London Gazette 26705. Whitehall, January 24, 1896. THE Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, dated the 24th of January, 1896, to grant the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Frederic Leighton [aged 65], Bart., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Leighton, of Stretton, in the counly of Salop.
Note. He died the following day and the title became extinct.
On 8th June 1896 Edward Heneage 1st Baron Heneage [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Heneage of Hainton in Lincolnshire.
On 17th June 1896 John Manners [aged 77] was created 1st Baron Roos of Belvoir in Leicestershire.
In 1897 Henry Lopes 1st Baron Ludlow [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Ludlow of Heywood in Wiltshire.
The London Gazette 26930. Whitehall, January 17, 1898. THE Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignily of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Horace Brand Town send-Farquhar [aged 53], Bart, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Farquhar, of Saint Marylcbone, in the county of London.
The London Gazette 27105. Whitehall, August 3, 1899. The Queen has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 2nd instant, to grant the dignity of a Baroness of the said United Kingdom unto Henrietta Anne Carleton [aged 53] (commonly called the Honourable Henrietta Anne Carleton), wife of Richard Langford Leir-Carleton, of Ditcheat, in the county of Somerset, Esquire, Major-General (retired); of Her Majesty's Forces, and elder of the two daughters and co-heirs of Guy Carleton, third Baron Dorchester, deceased, by the name, style, and title of Baroness Dorchester, of Dorchester, in the county of Oxford; and at her decease the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom, by the name, style, and title of Baron Dorchester, of Dorchester, in the county of Oxford, unto the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten.
In 1900 Matthew White Ridley 1st Viscount Ridley [aged 57] was created 1st Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland and 1st Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland. Mary Georgiana Marjoribanks Viscountess Ridley [aged 50] by marriage 1st Viscountess Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland.
The London Gazette 27156. Whitehall, January 22, 1900. The Queen [aged 80] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto the Honourable Sir Henry Stafford Northcote [aged 53], Bart, CB, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Northcote, of the city and county of the City of Exeter.
The London Gazette 27156. Whitehall, January 22, 1900. The Queen [aged 80] has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto the Right Honourable Sir John Lubbock [aged 65], of Lamas [Map], in the county of Norfolk, High Elms [Map], in the county of Kent, and Avebury [Map], in the county of Wilts, Bart, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Avebury, of Avebury, in the county of Wilts. [Alice Lane Fox-Pitt Baroness Avebury [aged 38] by marriage Baroness Avebury of Avebury in Wiltshire.]
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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The London Gazette 27318. Whitehall, May 27, 1901. THE King has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Alfred Milner [aged 47], G.C.B., G.C.M.G., His Majesty's High Commissioner for South Africa and Administrator of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Milner, of St. James's in the county of London, and of Cape Town in the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope.
The London Gazette 27455. Whitehall, July 15, 1902.
The King has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Algernon Bertram Freeman Mitford [aged 65], Esqure, CVO, CB, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of was Baron Redesdale, of Redesdale, in the county of Northumberland.
On 15th July 1902 Francis Knollys 1st Viscount Knollys [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Knollys of Caversham in Oxfordshire. Ardyn Mary Tyrwhitt Viscountess Knollys [aged 41] by marriage Baroness Knollys of Caversham in Oxfordshire.
The London Gazette 27455. Whitehall, July 15, 1902.
The King has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto the Right Honourable Sir Ughtred James Kay-Shuttleworth [aged 57], Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Shuttleworth, of Gawthorpe, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
The London Gazette 27455. Whitehall, July 15, 1902.
'The King has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom unto Sir Francis Wallace Grenfell [aged 61], G.C.B., G.C.M.G;, Lieutenant-General in the Army, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Forces with the rank of General in Malta, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Grenfell, of Kilvey, in the county of Glamorgan.
In 1906 Edward Arthur Colebrooke 1st Baron Colebrooke [aged 44] was created 1st Baron Colebrooke of Stebunheath in Middlesex.
The London Gazette 27871. Whitehall, January 4, 1906.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Sir Henry Meysey Meysey-Thompson [aged 60], Baronet, and the heirs male of his-body lawfully begotten, by the name; style, and title of Baron Knaresborough of Kirby Hall in the county of York. [Note. Ethel Adeline Pottinger Baroness Knaresborough [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Knaresborough of Kirkby Hall in Yorkshire]
On 13th January 1906 James Joicey 1st Baron Joicey [aged 59] was created 1st Baron Joicey of Chester le Street in County Durham. Marguerite Smyles Drever Baroness Joicey [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Joicey of Chester le Street in County Durham.
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 16th January 1906 Charles Henry Wilson 1st Baron Nunburnholme [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Nunburnholme. Florence Jane Helen Wellesley Baroness Nunburnholme [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Nunburnholme.
The London Gazette 27933. Whitehall, July 20, 1906. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable George John Shaw-Lefevre [aged 75], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Eversley of Old Ford in the county of London.
The London Gazette 27933. Whitehall, July 20, 1906. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Wentworth Blackett Beaumont [aged 77], Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Allendale of Allendale and Hexham in the county of Northumberland.
In 1907 Montagu Samuel 1st Baron Swaythling [aged 74] was created 1st Baron Swaythling of Swaythling in Hampshire.
The London Gazette 28317. Whitehall, December 11, 1909. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 7th instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Arbuthnot Fisher [aged 68], G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Fisher of Kilverstone, in the county of Norfolk. [Frances "Kitty" Katharine Broughton Baroness Fisher by marriage Baroness Fisher of Kilverstone in Norfolk.]
On 15th March 1910 Ivor Churchill Guest 1st Viscount Wimborne [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Ashby St Ledgers of Ashby St Ledgers in Northampton.
The London Gazette 28398. Whitehall, July 21, 1910.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the undermentioned gentlemen, and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten:—
The Right Honourable Richard Knight Causton [aged 66], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Southwark of Southwark in the County of London. [Note. Selina Mary Chambers Baroness Southwark [aged 58] by marriage Baroness Southwark of Southwark in London.]
The Right Honourable Sir Balthazar Walter Foster [aged 70], Knight, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Ilkeston of Ilkeston in the County of Derby.
The Right Honourable Sir Hudson Ewbanke Kearley, Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Devonport of Wittington in the County of BucKingham.
Sir Weetman Dickinson Pearson, Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Cowdray of Midhurst in the County of Sussex.
Sir William Henry Holland [aged 60], Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Rotherham, of Broughton in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
Sir Christopher Furness [aged 58], Knight, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Furness of Grantley in the West Riding of the County of York. [Note. Jane Annette Suggitt Baroness Furness by marriage Baroness Furness of Grantley in the West Riding of Yorkshire.]
Freeman Freeman-Thomas, Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Willingdon of Ratton in the County of Sussex.
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On 21st July 1910 Charles Hardinge 1st Baron Penshurt [aged 52] was created 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurt in Kent.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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In 1911 Alexander Fuller-Acland-Hood 1st Baron St Audries [aged 57] was created 1st Baron St Audries of St Audries in Somerset. Mildred Rose Evelyn Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Baroness St Audries by marriage Baroness St Audries of St Audries in Somerset.
In 1911 Edward Tennant 1st Baron Glenconner [aged 51] was created 1st Baron Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles. Pamela Wyndham Viscountess Grey [aged 39] by marriage Baroness Glenconner of The Glen in Peebles.
In 1911 Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl Rosebery 1st Earl Midlothian [aged 63] was created 1st Earl Midlothian, 1st Viscount Mentmore of Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, 1st Baron Epsom of Hyde in Surrey.
On 2nd November 1911 George Nathaniel Curzon 1st Marquess Kedleston [aged 52] was created 1st Earl Curzon of Kedleston, 1st Viscount Scarsdale of Scarsdale in Derbyshire, 1st Baron Ravensdale of Ravensdale in Derbyshire. The Viscountcy was created with remainder in default of heirs male to the heirs male of his father. The Barony was created with remainder in default of heirs male to his daughters. See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.
On 9th February 1912 Samuel Morley 1st Baron Hollenden [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Hollenden of Leigh in Kent.
In 1913 George Kemp 1st Baron Rochdale [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Rochdale of Rochdale in Lancashire. Beatrice Mary Egerton Baroness Rochdale [aged 41] by marriage Baroness Rochdale of Rochdale in Lancashire.
In 1914 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon [aged 56] was created 1st Baron D'Abernon of Esher in Surrey. Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon [aged 48] by marriage Baroness D'Abernon of Esher in Surrey.
The London Gazette 28848. Whitehall, July 8, 1914. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 3rd instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon John Fielden Brocklehurst [aged 62], Esquire, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Major-General in the Army (retired), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Ranksborough, of Ranksborough, in the county of Rutland.
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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The London Gazette 29262. Whitehall, August 9, 1915. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 28th June, 1915, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Sir Francis Leveson Bertie [aged 70], GCB, GCMG, GCVO, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Bertie of Thame, in the county of Oxford. [Feodorowna Wellesley [aged 77] by marriage Baroness Bertie of Thame in Oxfordshire.]
The London Gazette 29454. Whitehall, January 28, 1916.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the undermentioned gentlemen, and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten: —
Admiral Sir Charles William de la Poer Beresford [aged 69], G.C.B., G.C.V.O. (commonly called Lord Charles William de la Poer Beresford), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Beresford of Metemmeh, and of Curraghmore in the County of Waterford.
Sir Alexander Henderson, of Buscot Park, in the County of Berks, Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Faringdon, of Buscot Park in the County of Berks.
Sir Thomas George Shaughnessy, K.C.V.O., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Shaughnessy, of the City of Montreal in the Dominion of Canada, and of Ashford in the County of Limerick.
William Waldorf Astor [aged 67], of Hever Castle, in the County of Kent, Esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Astor, of Hever Castle in the County of Kent.
The London Gazette 29651. Whitehall, July 3, 1916. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the undermentioned Gentlemen and the heirs male of their respective bodies lawfully begotten:—
The Right Honourable Sir Savile Brinton Crossley [aged 59], Baronet, K.C.V.O., by the name, style and title of Baron Somerleyton of Somerleyton in the county of Suffolk.
The Right Honourable Sir Arthur Nicolson, Baronet, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K.C.I.E., by the name, -style and title of Baron Carnock of Carnock in the county of Stirling.
Tonman Mosley [aged 66], Esquire, C.B., by the name, style and title of Baron Anslow of Iver in the county of BucKingham. [Hilda Rose Montgomerie Baroness Anslow by marriage Baroness Anslow of Iver in BucKinghamshire.]
George Coats, Esquire by the name, style and title of Baron Glentanar of Glen Tanar in the county of Aberdeen.
Charles Edward Hungerford Atholl Colston, Esquire, by the name, style and title of Baron Roundway of Devizes in the county of Wilts.
In 1917 Charles Beilby Stuart-Wortley 1st Baron Stuart [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Stuart of Wortley in the City of Sheffield. Alice Millais Baroness Stuart [aged 55] by marriage Baroness Stuart of Wortley in the City of Sheffield.
The London Gazette 29924. Whitehall, January 30, 1917. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Sir Thomas Roe [aged 84], Knight, and the heirs male of his body law fully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Roe, of the borough of Derby.
The London Gazette 29924. Whitehall, January 30, 1917. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Sir Edward Partington [aged 80], Knight, and the heirs male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Doverdale, of Westwood Park, in the county of Worcester.
The London Gazette 30150. Whitehall, June 26, 1917. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal-of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Sir William Hesketh Lever [aged 65], Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Leverhulme, of Bolton-le-Moors, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
On 29th June 1918 Denison Faber 1st Baron Wittenham [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Wittenham of Wallingford in Berkshire. Hilda Georgina Graham Baroness Wittenham by marriage Baroness Wittenham of Wallingford in Berkshire.
In 1919 Frederick Smith 1st Earl of Birkenhead [aged 46] was created 1st Baron Birkenhead of Birkenhead in Cheshire.
On 24th April 1919 Robert Chalmers 1st Baron Chalmers [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Chalmers of Northiam in Sussex.
The London Gazette 31610. Whitehall, October 18, 1919. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Field-Marshal Sir Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer [aged 62], GCB, GCMG, GCVO, and the heirs male of his body lawfully -begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Plumer of Messines and of Bilton in the County of York. [Annie Constance Goss [aged 61] by marriage Baroness Plumer of Messines and Bilton in Yorkshire.]
In 1920 Brien Ibrican Cokayne 1st Baron Cullen [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Cullen of Ashbourne in Derbyshire.
The London Gazette 31761. Whitehall, January 29, 1920.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said. United Kingdom upon Sir George Allardice Riddell [aged 54], Baronet, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Riddell, of Walton Heath, in the county of Surrey.
The London Gazette 32353. Whitehall, June 4, 1921. The King ihas 'been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon, the Right Honourable Albert Holden Illingworth [aged 56], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Illingworth of Denton in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
In 1923 Herbert Gibbs 1st Baron Hunsdon [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Hunsdon of Hunsdon of Briggens Hertfordshire. Anna Maria Gibbs Baroness Hunsdon [aged 90] by marriage Baroness Hunsdon of Hunsdon of Briggens Hertfordshire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1924 Christopher Thomson 1st Baron Thomson [aged 48] was created 1st Baron Thomson of Cardington in Bedfordshire.
The London Gazette 32898. Whitehall, January 15, 1924. Letters Patent have passed the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland conferring the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon the Eight Honourable Sir Charles John Darling [aged 74], Knight, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Darling, of Langham, in the county of Essex.
The London Gazette 32898. Whitehall, January 15, 1924. Letters Patent have passed the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland conferring the dignity of a Baron of the said United Kingdom upon Sir Herbert Merton Jessel [aged 57], Bt., C.B., C.M.G., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Jessel, of Westminster, in the county of London.
In 1925 Ernest Rutherford 1st Baron Rutherford Physicist [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.
In 1927 Fiennes Cornwallis 1st Baron Cornwallis [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Cornwallis of Linton in Kent. Mabel Leigh Baroness Cornwallis by marriage Baroness Cornwallis of Linton in Kent.
In 1928 George Gibbs 1st Baron Wraxall [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Wraxall of Clyst St George in Devon.
In 1929 Hamar Greenwood 1st Viscount Greenwood [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Greenwood of Llanbister in Radnorshire. Margery Spencer Viscountess Greenwood [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Greenwood of Llanbister in Radnorshire.
The London Gazette 33516. Whitehall, July 10, 1929. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 9th instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon Sir George Lawson Lawson-Johnston [aged 55], K.B.E., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Luke, of Pavenham in the County of Bedford. [Edith Laura St John Baroness Luke [aged 50] by marriage Baroness Luke of Pavenham in Bedfordshire.]
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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The London Gazette 33574. Whitehall, January 27, 1930. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Eealm, bearing date the 23rd instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Hugh Montague Trenchard [aged 56], Baronet, G.C.B., D.S.O., and the heirs male of his body law fully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Trenchard, of Wolfeton, in the County of Dorset.
On 5th December 1931 Robert Newman 1st Baron Mamhead [aged 60] was created 1st Baron Mamhead of Exeter in Devon.
In 1932 Wilfred William Ashley 1st Baron Mount Temple [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Mount Temple of Lee in the County of Southampton. Muriel Emily Spencer Baroness Mount Temple [aged 51] by marriage Baroness Mount Temple of Lee in the County of Southampton.
The London Gazette 33793. Whitehall, January 28, 1932. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 21st instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Walter Edward Guinness [aged 51], D.S.O., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Moyne of Bury St. Edmunds in the County of Suffolk. [Evelyn Erskine Baroness Moyne [aged 49] by marriage Baroness Moyne of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.]
The London Gazette 33917. Whitehall, March 2, 1933. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 1st instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Sir James Rennell Rodd [aged 74], G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Rennell of Rodd in the County of Hereford. [Lilias Georgina Guthrie Baroness Rennell [aged 69] by marriage Baroness Rennell of Rodd in Herefordshire]
The London Gazette 33963. Whitehall, July 25, 1933
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 24th instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingclom upon the Right Honourable George Richard Lane Fox [aged 62], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Bingley of Bramham in the County of York.
In 1934 Evelyn Gascoyne-Cecil 1st Baron Rockley [aged 68] was created 1st Baron Rockley of Lychett Heath in Dorset.
In 1935 Thomas Fermor-Hesketh 1st Baron Hesketh [aged 53] was created 1st Baron Hesketh of Hesketh Lancashire.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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The London Gazette 34175. Whitehall, June 26, 1935. The King has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 24th instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon The Right Honourable Sir Frederick Edward Grey Ponsonby [aged 67], GCB, GOVO, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Sysonby, of Wonersh in the County of Surrey.
The London Gazette 34181. Whitehall, July 19, 1935. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 15th instant, to confer the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom upon The Right Honourable Sir Edward Hilton Young [aged 56], GBE, DSO, DSC, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Kennet, of the Dene in the County of Wilts.
On 17th July 1936 John William Beaumont Pease 1st Baron Wardington [aged 77] was created 1st Baron Wardington of Alnmouth in Northumberland. Dorothy Charlotte Forster Baroness Wardington [aged 45] by marriage Baroness Wardington of Alnmouth in Northumberland.
In 1937 George Bowyer 1st Baron Denham [aged 50] was created 1st Baron Denham of Weston Underwood in Buckinghamshire. Daphne Mitford Baroness Denham [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Denham of Weston Underwood in Buckinghamshire.
The London Gazette 34408. Whitehall, June 11, 1937.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 22nd ultimo, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Christopher Addison [aged 68], and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Addison, of Stallingborough in the County of Lincoln.
In January 1938 Henry Lopes 1st Baron Roborough [aged 78] was created 1st Baron Roborough of Maristow in Devon; he died three months later. Alberta Louise Edgcumbe Baroness Roborough [aged 77] by marriage Baroness Roborough of Maristow in Devon.
On 29th June 1938 Vivian Hugh Smith 1st Baron Bicester [aged 70] was created 1st Baron Bicester of Tusmore in Oxfordshire. Sybil Mary McDonnell Baroness Bicester [aged 62] by marriage Baroness Bicester of Tusmore in Oxfordshire.
On 2nd February 1939 Laurence Philipps 1st Baron Milford [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Milford. Ethel Georgina Speke Baroness Milford by marriage Baroness Milford.
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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The London Gazette 34862. Whitehall, May 31, 1940
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 28th instant, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Brigadier-General Sir Henry Page Croft [aged 58], Baronet, C.M.G., T.D., and the heirs male oi his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Croft, of Bournemouth, in the County of Southampton. [Note Nancy Beatrice Borwick Baroness Croft [aged 55] by marriage Baroness Croft of Bournemouth in Hampshire.]
The London Gazette 35068. Whitehall, February 4, 1941. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 25th ultimo, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Hugh Richard Heathcote Gascoyne-Cecil [aged 71] (commonly called Lord Hugh Richard Heathcote Gascoyne Cecil), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Quickswood, Of Clothall In The County Of Hertford.
The London Gazette 35251. Whitehall, August 19, 1941. The King has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 14th instant, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Sir Hugh Michael Seely [aged 42], Bt., arid the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Sherwood, of Calverton in the county of Nottingham.
In 1942 Auckland Geddes 1st Baron Geddes [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Geddes Rolvenden in Kent.
On 12th February 1945 Arthur Grey Hazlerigg 1st Baron Hazlerigg [aged 66] was created 1st Baron Hazlerigg of Noseley Leicestershire. Dorothy Rachel Buxton Baroness Hazlerigg by marriage Baroness Hazlerigg of Noseley Leicestershire.
The London Gazette 37305. Whitehall, October 12, 1945. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 17th ultimo, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Charles Frederick Algernon Portal [aged 52], G.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., by the name, style and title of Baron Portal Of Hungerford, of Hungerford in the County of Berks and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue with remainder to his eldest daughter Rosemary Ann Portal by the name, style and title of Baroness Portal Of Hungerford, of Hungerford in the County of Berks and the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten; and in default of such issue to every other daughter lawfully begotten of the said Sir Charles Frederick Algernon Portal successively in order of seniority of age and priority of birth and to the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten.
In 1953 Eustace Sutherland Campbell Percy 1st Baron Percy Newcastle on Tyne [aged 65] was created 1st Baron Percy Newcastle on Tyne.
On 20th June 1955 Ralph Assheton 1st Baron Clitheroe [aged 54] was created 1st Baron Clitheroe of Downham in Lancashire. Sylvia Benita Frances Hotham Baroness Clitheroe by marriage Baroness Clitheroe of Downham in Lancashire.
On 21st January 1956 John Jacob Astor 1st Baron Astor [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Astor. Violet Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound Baroness Astor [aged 66] by marriage Baroness Astor.
In 1958 Katharine Tennant Baroness Elliot of Harwood [aged 54] was created 1st Baroness Elliot of Harwood.
In 1960 Evelyn Baring 1st Baron Howick [aged 56] was created 1st Baron Howick of Glendale. Mary Cecil Grey Baroness Howick Glendale [aged 53] by marriage Baroness Howick of Glendale.
The London Gazette 42401. Friday 30th June 1961.
The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 29th June to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon General Sir Brian Hubert Robertson [aged 64], St., G.C.B., G.B.E., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., M.C., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Robertson Of Oakridge, of Oakridge in the County of Gloucester
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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The London Gazette 42736. Whitehall, London S.W.1. 20th July 1962. The QUEEN has been pleased: by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 17th instant, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United 'Kingdom, upon Major The Right Honourable Sir Reginald Edward Manmingham-Buller [aged 56], Baronet, QC, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and tide of Baron Dilhorne, of Towcester in the County of Northampton.
In 1963 John Edward Reginald Wyndham 6th Baron Leconfield 1st Baron Egremont [aged 42] was created 1st Baron Egremont. Pamela Wyndham-Quin Baroness Leconfield and Egremont [aged 37] by marriage Baroness Egremont.
The London Gazette 43370. HONOURS AND AWARDS. HOME OFFICE. Whitehall, London S.W.I. 30th June 1964.
The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 29th instant, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Sir Roger Mellor Makins [aged 60], GCB, GCMG, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Sherfield, of Sherfield-on-Loddon in the County of Southampton.
30th June 1964. The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 30th instant, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon William Morgan Fletcher-Vane [aged 55], Esquire, T.D., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Inglewood, of Hutton in the Forest in the County of Cumberland.
On 11th December 1964 Robert Villiers Grimston 1st Baron Grimston [aged 67] was created 1st Baron Grimston of Westbury in Wiltshire. Sybil Rose Neumann Baroness Grimston by marriage Baroness Grimston of Westbury in Wiltshire.
The London Gazette 43524. 23rd December 1964. The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 23rd day of December 1964, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom upon Sir Robert Burnham Renwick [aged 60], Baronet, K.B.E., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Renwick, of Coombe in the County of Surrey. [Edith Joan Clarke Baroness Renwick by marriage Baroness Renwick of Coombe in Surrey.]
On 17th September 1968 Ralph Grey 1st Baron Grey of Naunton [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Grey of Naunton in Gloucestershire for life.
The London Gazette 49500. Crown Office. House of Lords, London SW1A OPW. 3rd October 1983. The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, dated 3rd October 1983, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom for life upon the Right Honourable Sir John Benedict Eden [aged 58], Baronet, by the name, style and title of Baron Eden Of Winton, of Rushyford in the County of Durham. (1 SI) D. M. P. Malley.
The London Gazette 54812. The following notice is in substitution for that which appeared on page 6967 of The London Gazette dated 16th June 1997: House of Lords, London SW1A OPW. 11th June 1997. The QUEEN has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, dated the afternoon of the 11th day of June 1997, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom for life upon the Right Honourable Henry Paul Guinness Channon [aged 61] by the name, style and title of Baron Kelvedon of Ongar, in the county of Essex. C. I. P. Denyer.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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The London Gazette 54842. Crown Office. House of Lords, London SW1A OPW. 18th July 1997. The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, dated 18th July 1997, to confer the dignity of a Barony of the United Kingdom for life upon Sir Michael Colin Cowdrey [aged 64], C.B.E., by the name, style and title of Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge, of Tonbridge in the county of Kent. (1 SI) C. I. P. Denyer. [Anne Elizabeth Fitzalan Baroness Cowdrey [aged 59] by marriage Baroness Cowdrey of Tonbridge in Kent.].
On 12th July 1999 Robert Fellowes [aged 58] was created 1st Baron Fellowes of Shotesham in Norfolk as a life peerage. Jane Spencer [aged 42] by marriage Baroness Fellowes of Shotesham in Norfolk.
On 2nd June 2008 Eliza Manningham-Buller 1st Baroness Manningham-Buller [aged 59] was created 1st Baroness Manningham-Buller of Northampton in Northamptonshire.