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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Earl Stanhope is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
14th April 1718. James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope [aged 45] created.
5th February 1721. Son Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope [aged 6] succeeded.
7th March 1786. Son Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl Stanhope [aged 32] succeeded.
15th December 1816. Son Philip Henry Stanhope 4th Earl Stanhope [aged 35] succeeded.
2nd March 1855. Son Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Stanhope [aged 50] succeeded.
24th December 1875. Son Arthur Philip Stanhope 6th Earl Stanhope [aged 37] succeeded.
19th April 1905. Son James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield [aged 24] succeeded.
15th August 1967. James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield extinct.
On 14th April 1718 James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope [aged 45] was created 1st Earl Stanhope. Lucy Pitt Countess Stanhope [aged 26] by marriage Countess Stanhope.
On 5th February 1721 James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope [aged 48] died. His son Philip [aged 6] succeeded 2nd Earl Stanhope.
On 25th July 1745 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope [aged 30] and Grizel Hamilton Countess Stanhope were married. She by marriage Countess Stanhope. He the son of James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope and Lucy Pitt Countess Stanhope.
In 1781 Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl Stanhope [aged 27] and Louisa Granville Countess Stanhope [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Stanhope. He the son of Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope [aged 66] and Grizel Hamilton Countess Stanhope.
On 7th March 1786 Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope [aged 71] died. His son Charles [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Earl Stanhope.
On 15th December 1816 Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl Stanhope [aged 63] died. His son Philip [aged 35] succeeded 4th Earl Stanhope. Catherine Lucy Smith Countess Stanhope by marriage Countess Stanhope.
On 2nd March 1855 Philip Henry Stanhope 4th Earl Stanhope [aged 73] died. His son Philip [aged 50] succeeded 5th Earl Stanhope.
On 24th December 1875 Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Stanhope [aged 70] died. His son Arthur [aged 37] succeeded 6th Earl Stanhope. Evelyn Henrietta Pennefather Countess Stanhope by marriage Countess Stanhope.
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 April 1905 Arthur Philip Stanhope 6th Earl Stanhope [aged 66] died. His son James [aged 24] succeeded 7th Earl Stanhope.
Before September 1940 James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield [aged 59] and Eileen Agatha Browne Countess Stanhope [aged 51] were married. She by marriage Countess Stanhope. He the son of Arthur Philip Stanhope 6th Earl Stanhope and Evelyn Henrietta Pennefather Countess Stanhope.
On 15th August 1967 James Richard Stanhope 7th Earl Stanhope 13th Earl Chesterfield [aged 86] died without issue. Earl Stanhope, Earl Chesterfield, Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell extinct.