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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MP Rochester is in Member Parliament.
In 1529 Nicholas Hurleston was elected MP Rochester.
In 1625 Roger Palmer (age 48) was elected MP Rochester.
In 1679 John Banks 1st Baronet (age 52) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1690.
In 1689 Roger Twisden 2nd Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1690.
In 1690 Joseph Williamson (age 56) was elected MP Rochester.
In 1702 Edward Knatchbull 4th Baronet (age 28) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1705.
In 1708 Admiral John Leake (age 51) was elected MP Rochester.
In 1764 Admiral Charles Hardy (age 50) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1768.
In 1772 George Finch-Hatton (age 24) was elected MP Rochester.
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 1774 George Finch-Hatton (age 26) was elected MP Rochester.
In 1780 George Finch-Hatton (age 32) was elected MP Rochester.
In 1794 Admiral Richard King 1st Baronet (age 63) was elected MP Rochester which seat he held until 1802.