Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Ralph Grey of Chillingham was appointed Governor of Bamburgh Castle.
In 1539 William Eure 1st Baron Eure [aged 56] was appointed Governor of Berwick on Tweed.
On 25th August 1568 Henry Carey 1st Baron Hunsdon [aged 42] was appointed Governor of Berwick on Tweed.
In 1598 Peregrine Bertie 13th Baron Willoughby [aged 42] was appointed Warden of the East Marches and Governor of Berwick on Tweed.
John Conyers 3rd Baron Conyers was appointed Governor of Berwick on Tweed.
In 1388 Richard Fitzalan 9th Earl of Surrey 4th or 11th Earl of Arundel [aged 42] was appointed Governor of Brest. He was buried at Church of Augustin Friars Bread Street.
In 1307 Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere [aged 31] was appointed Governor of Bristol Castle.
In 1377 William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby [aged 46] was appointed Governor of Calais.
In October 1265 Roger Leybourne [aged 50] was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle and High Sheriff of Cumberland.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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After 1296 Robert Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 21] was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle.
In 1484 Humphrey Dacre 1st Baron Dacre Gilsland [aged 60] was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle and Warden of the West Marches.
On 18th June 1525 Henry Fitzroy [aged 6] was taken by barge to Bridewell Palace [Map] where he was enobled by his father King Henry VIII of England and Ireland [aged 33].
In the morning Henry Fitzroy was created 1st Earl Nottingham.
In the afternoon Henry Fitzroy was created 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Henry Percy 5th Earl of Northumberland [aged 47] carried the Sword of State. Thomas More [aged 47] read the patents of nobility. Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk [aged 41], Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset [aged 47],
Henry Courtenay [aged 29] was created 1st Marquess Exeter. Gertrude Blount Marchioness of Exeter [aged 22] by marriage Marchioness Exeter.
Henry Clifford [aged 32] was created 1st Earl of Cumberland, Warden of the West Marches and Governor of Carlisle Castle.
Thomas Manners [aged 33] was created 1st Earl of Rutland. Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland [aged 30] by marriage Countess of Rutland. He was given the Earldom of Rutland to reflect his descent from Anne York Duchess Exeter sister of the previous Earl of Rutland. At the same time his arms 
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Henry Brandon [aged 2] was created 1st Earl Lincoln.
Robert Radclyffe [aged 42] was created 1st Viscount Fitzwalter.
Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde [aged 48] was created 1st Viscount Rochford. Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde [aged 45] by marriage Viscountess Rochford.
Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk [aged 52], William Fitzalan 11th or 18th Earl of Arundel [aged 49] and John de Vere 14th Earl of Oxford [aged 25] attended.
After 1643 Philip Musgrave 2nd Baronet [aged 35] was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle.
In 1677 Christopher Musgrave 4th Baronet [aged 45] was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle.
John Conyers 3rd Baron Conyers was appointed Governor of Carlisle Castle.
In February 1645 John Owen [aged 45] was appointed Sergeant Major General of foot under the Governor of Chester, John Byron 1st Baron Byron [aged 46].
Around December 1644 John Owen [aged 44] was appointed Governor of Conwy Castle.
In 1299 Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu [aged 49] was appointed Governor of Corfe Castle.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd April 1686. Sir Edward Hales [aged 41], a papist, made Governor of Dover Castle .
In 1314 John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort [aged 49] was appointed Governor of Framlingham Castle.
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 1667 John Griffith was appointed Governor of Gravesend.
Robert Pierrepont was appointed Governor of Newark Castle.
In 1629 William Killigrew [aged 23] was appointed Governor of Pendennis Castle.
John Killigrew was appointed Governor of Pendennis Castle.
In 1547 Anthony Knyvet [aged 30] was appointed Governor of Portsmouth and oversaw the construction of Southsea Castle [Map].
Francis Cheney was appointed Governor of Queenborough Castle.
In 1273 John Vesci was appointed Governor of Scarborough Castle.
In 1319 Thomas Ughtred 1st Baron Ughtred [aged 27] was appointed Governor of Scarborough Castle.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1672. At Sheerness [Map], I gave his Majesty [aged 42] and his Royal Highness [aged 38] an account of my charge, and returned to Queenborough [Map]; next day dined at Major Dorel's, Governor of Sheerness; thence, to Rochester, Kent [Map]; and the following day, home.
In 1291 John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort [aged 26] was appointed Governor of St Briavels Castle.
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 1642 Thomas Blagge [aged 29] was appointed Governor of Wallingford Castle.
On 17th June 1644 William Sydenham [aged 29] was appointed Governor of Weymouth by Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex [aged 53].
In 1307 Robert Fitzpayn 1st Baron Fitzpayn [aged 53] was appointed Governor of Winchester Castle.
In 1247 Nicholas Moels [aged 52] was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
Richard Grey was appointed Governor of the Channel Isles.
On 14th August 1649 William Sydenham [aged 34] and Colonel Fleetwood were appointed Governor of the Isle of Wight.
In 1734 John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth [aged 43] was appointed Governor of the Isle of Wight which office he held until 1742.
In 1791 Thomas Orde-Powlett 1st Baron Bolton [aged 50] was appointed Governor of the Isle of Wight.
John Evelyn's Diary. 14th November 1671. To Council, where Sir Charles Wheeler [aged 51], late Governor of the Leeward Islands, having been complained of for many indiscreet managements, it was resolved, on scanning many of the particulars, to advise his Majesty [aged 41] to remove him; and consult what was to be done, to prevent these inconveniences he had brought things to. This business staid me in London almost a week, being in Council, or Committee, every morning till the 25th.
In 1608 William Godolphin [aged 41] was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
Before 1636 William Godolphin was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
On 18th April 1733 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin [aged 54] was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
In 1766 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin [aged 59] was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
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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Thomas Godolphin was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
Sidney Godolphin was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
In 1597 William Godolphin [aged 30] was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles.
In 1739 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin [aged 32] was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles.