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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Merged with the Crown Dukedoms of England is in Dukedoms of England.
On 13th October 1399 King Henry IV of England (age 32) was crowned IV King of England at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Earl Derby, Earl Lancaster, Duke Lancaster and Earl of Leicester merged with the Crown. Archbishop Thomas Fitzalan aka Arundel (age 46) officiated. Bishop Robert Braybrooke carried the sacraments and said mass.
The future King Henry V of England (age 13) carried the Sword Curtana. Thomas Beauchamp 12th Earl Warwick (age 61) and/or John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 26) carried a sword wrapped in red and bound with golden straps symbolising two-fold mercy. Henry Percy 1st Earl of Northumberland (age 57) carried the Lancaster Sword.
Thomas Percy 1st Earl of Worcester (age 56) carried the Steward's baton. Thomas Erpingham (age 44) carried a Sword.
Edmund Stafford 5th Earl Stafford (age 21) was appointed Knight of the Bath. John Lancaster 1st Duke Bedford (age 10), John Arundell (age 33) and Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 17) were knighted.
Archbishop Richard Scrope (age 49) attended.
On 9th April 1413 King Henry V of England (age 26) was crowned V King of England by Archbishop Thomas Fitzalan aka Arundel (age 60) at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Duke Lancaster merged with the Crown.
Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 31) was appointed Lord High Steward. Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 55) was appointed Constable of England.
On 28th June 1461 King Edward IV of England (age 19) was crowned IV King of England. Duke York, Earl March, Earl of Ulster, Earl Cambridge, Baron Mortimer of Wigmore merged with the Crown. Cardinal Thomas Bourchier (age 43) was assisted by Archbishop William Booth (age 73) at Westminster Abbey [Map].
On 21st April 1509 King Henry VII of England and Ireland (age 52) died of tuberculosis at Richmond Palace [Map]. His son Henry VIII (age 17) succeeded VIII King of England. Duke York and Earl Chester merged with the Crown.
On 27th March 1625 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 58) died at Theobalds House, Hertfordshire. His son Charles (age 24) succeeded I King England Scotland and Ireland. Duke York merged with the Crown.
On 6th February 1685 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 54) died at 1145 in the morning at Whitehall Palace [Map] attended by Charles Scarburgh (age 69). His brother James (age 51) succeeded II King England Scotland and Ireland. Duke York merged with the Crown. Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland (age 26) by marriage Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland. His brother King James II of England Scotland and Ireland, William Chiffinch (age 83), Richard Mason (age 52) and Archbishop William Sancroft (age 68) were present.
On 25th October 1760 King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 76) died at Kensington Palace. His grandson George (age 22) succeeded III King Great Britain and Ireland. Duke Cambridge merged with the Crown.
On 26th June 1830 King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland (age 67) died. His brother William (age 64) succeeded IV King Great Britain and Ireland. Duke Clarence and St Andrews merged with the Crown. Queen Adelaide of England (age 37) by marriage Queen Consort England.
He was attended by Jonathan Wathen Phipps aka Waller 1st Baronet (age 60).
On 20th January 1936 King George V of the United Kingdom (age 70) died. His son Edward (age 41) succeeded VIII King of the United Kingdom. Duke York merged with the crown.
On 11th December 1936 King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom (age 42) abdicated VIII King of the United Kingdom. King George VI of the United Kingdom (age 40) succeeded VI King of the United Kingdom. Duke York merged with the Crown.