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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Culture, England, Military, Army, Lord Deputy of Ireland

Lord Deputy of Ireland is in Deputy.

In 1402 Stephen Scrope (age 47) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland to Thomas Lancaster 1st Duke of Clarence (age 13).

In 1451 James Butler 1st Earl Wiltshire 5th Earl Ormonde (age 30) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

In 1463 Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl Desmond was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

In 1468 John "Butcher of England" Tiptoft 1st Earl of Worcester (age 40) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

In 1468 Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl Desmond and Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl of Kildare (age 47) attended Parliament in Drogheda [Map] to answer charges of treason. Both were found guilty and attain. Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl Desmond sought sanctuary in Drogheda Priory [Map] where he was captured by John "Butcher of England" Tiptoft 1st Earl of Worcester (age 40). On 14th February 1468 Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl Desmond was summarily beheaded. He was buried initially in St Peter's Church Drogheda [Map] then Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin [Map]. Some accounts claim John "Butcher of England" Tiptoft 1st Earl of Worcester also murdered two of his young sons. Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl of Kildare escaped and was subsequently pardoned and attainder reversed when King Edward IV found Ireland was ungovernable without him. In 1470 Thomas Fitzgerald 7th Earl of Kildare was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland under George York 1st Duke of Clarence (age 18) which position he held until the Duke's death in 1478.

On 10th March 1520 Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk (age 47) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

In 1529 William Skeffington (age 64) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland to Kign Henry's son Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Richmond and Somerset (age 9).

In 1536 Leonard Grey 1st Viscount Grane (age 57) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

On 7th July 1540 Anthony St Leger (age 44) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

All About History Books

The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

In 1565 Henry Sidney (age 36) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

Before 25th August 1580 Arthur Grey 14th Baron Grey of Wilton (age 44) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

In March 1622 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland (age 47) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland through the favour of George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 29).

On 10th August 1629 Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland (age 54) was directed to hand over his authority as Lord Deputy of Ireland to the lords justices on the pretext that his services were required in England. King Charles I (age 28), recognising his good intentions, continued to hold him in favour.

On 12th January 1632 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford (age 38) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland arriving in Dublin [Map] in July 1633.

Trial and Execution of the Earl of Strafford

On 13th April 1641 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford (age 48) was attainted by 204 votes to 59 ostensibly for his authoritarian rule as Lord Deputy of Ireland. Despite his promise not to King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 40) signed the death warrant on the 10th May 1641 in the light of increasing pressure from Parliament and the commons.

Wenceslaus Hollar (age 33). Engraving of the Trial of Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford with the following marked:

A. King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland.

C. Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England (age 31).

D. King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 10).

E. Thomas Howard 14th or 21st Earl of Arundel 4th Earl of Surrey 1st Earl Norfolk (age 55), Lord High Steward.

F. Henry Montagu 1st Earl Manchester (age 78), Lord Keeper of the Great Seal.

G. John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester (age 43).

H. Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 58), Lord Chamberlain.

I. Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery (age 56), Lord Chamberlain of the Household.

V. Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford.

Z. Alethea Talbot Countess Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk (age 56).

In 1652 Major General Charles Fleetwood (age 34) was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.

Edward Poynings was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland.