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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Ponthieu
Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu was born to [his father] Hugh Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu and [his mother] Bertha Aumale Countess Aumale and Ponthieu.
Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu succeeded II Count Ponthieu.
Before 1049 Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu and Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess Ponthieu. She the daughter of Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy. He the son of Hugh Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu and Bertha Aumale Countess Aumale and Ponthieu. They were fourth cousin once removed.
Before 1049 Odo Blois Count Troyes, Champagne and Aumale and 1st Earl Holderness (age 8) and [his wife] Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess Troyes and Meaux, Countess Champagne. He by marriage Count Aumale. She the daughter of Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy. He the son of Stephen Blois II Count Troyes and Meaux and Adele Unknown. They were fourth cousin once removed.
In 1049 Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu was excommunicated for his marriage [his wife] Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 19) being consanguineous during the Council of Reims.
Around 1050 Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu and Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 20) were divorced.
Before 1051 [his illegitimate brother-in-law] King William "Conqueror" I of England (age 22) and Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Baldwin "The Good" V Count Flanders (age 38) and Adela Capet Duchess Normandy (age 41). He the illegitmate son of Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy and Herleva Falaise. They were third cousin once removed.
Around 1053 Lambert Flanders II Count Lens (age 37) and [his former wife] Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 23) were married. She the daughter of Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy. He the son of Eustace Flanders I Count Boulogne and Matilda Reginar Countess Boulogne. They were fifth cousins.
On 25th October 1053 Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu died. His uncle [his uncle] Guy (age 26) succeeded I Count Ponthieu.
Before 1090 [his former wife] Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu (age 59) died. Her son Stephen (age 19) succeeded Count Aumale.
[his daughter] Adelaide Ponthieu was born to Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu and Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu.
Kings Franks: Great x 9 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 2 Grand Son of Hugh I King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 6 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Ponthieu I Count Ponthieu
GrandFather: Enguerrand Ponthieu I Count Ponthieu
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert I King West Francia
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh "Great" Capet Count Paris
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrice Vermandois
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh I King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hedwig Saxon Ottonian
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Ringelheim Queen Consort East Francia
Great x 1 Grandmother: Gisela Capet Countess Ponthieu
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ebles "Manzer aka Bastard" III Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Towhead" III Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide Poitiers Queen Consort France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rollo Normandy Duke Normandy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Gerloc aka Adela Normandy Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Poppa Unknown Duchess Normandy
Father: Hugh Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu
Great x 1 Grandfather: Arnulf Gerulfing Count Holland
GrandMother: Adelaide Gerulfing Countess Ponthieu
Enguerrand Ponthieu II Count Ponthieu
Mother: Bertha Aumale Countess Aumale and Ponthieu