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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.

Biography of Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile 1059-1078

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In or after 1058 Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile was born to Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 33) and Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine.

Around October 1058 [her uncle] William VII Duke Aquitaine (age 35) died. His brother [her father] Guy (age 33) succeeded VIII Duke Aquitaine.

Before November 1058 [her father] Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 33) and Garsende Perigord Duchess Aquitaine were married. She by marriage Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of [her grandfather] William "Great" V Duke Aquitaine and [her grandmother] Agnes Ivrea Duchess Aquitaine.

In November 1058 [her father] Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 33) and Garsende Perigord Duchess Aquitaine were divorced.

After November 1058 [her father] Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 33) and [her mother] Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine were married. She by marriage Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of [her grandfather] William "Great" V Duke Aquitaine and [her grandmother] Agnes Ivrea Duchess Aquitaine.

In May 1068 [her father] Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 43) and [her mother] Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine were divorced.

In 1069 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile (age 28) and Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile (age 10) were married. She the daughter of Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 44) and Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.

Before 22nd October 1071 [her father] Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine (age 46) and [her step-mother] Hildegarde Burgundy Duchess Aquitaine (age 15) were married. She by marriage Duchess Aquitaine. The difference in their ages was 31 years. She the daughter of Robert I Duke Burgundy (age 60) and Ermengarde Blanche Ingelger Duchess Burgundy (age 53). He the son of [her grandfather] William "Great" V Duke Aquitaine and [her grandmother] Agnes Ivrea Duchess Aquitaine. They were second cousin once removed.

Sancho "Strong" Crowned King Leon

On 12th January 1072 [her brother-in-law] Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile (age 35) was crowned II King Leon.

On 7th October 1072 [her brother-in-law] Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile (age 35) died. His brother [her husband] Alfonso (age 31) succeeded VI King Castile. Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile (age 14) by marriage Queen Consort Castile.

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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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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In 1078 Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile (age 19) died.

In 1079 [her former husband] Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile (age 38) and Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon (age 33) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Castile. She the daughter of Robert I Duke Burgundy and Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.