Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Jean Clouet is in Painters.
Around 1485 Jean Clouet was born.
Around 1510 [his son] François Clouet was born to Jean Clouet (age 25) in Tours.
1524 Jean Clouet (age 39). Portrait of Charlotte Valois (age 7).
Charlotte Valois: On 23rd October 1516 she was born to King Francis I of France and Claude Valois Orléans Queen Consort France. Coefficient of inbreeding 4.52%. On 8th September 1524 Charlotte Valois died of measles. She had been in the care of her aunt Marguerite Valois Orléans Queen Consort Navarre who was with her when she died.
Around 1530 Jean Clouet (age 45). Portrait of King Francis I of France (age 35).
Around 1530 Jean Clouet (age 45). Portrait of Marguerite Valois Orléans Queen Consort Navarre (age 37).
Around 1530 Jean Clouet (age 45). Portrait of King Francis I of France (age 35) as John the Baptist.
1530 Jean Clouet (age 45). Portrait of Anne I Duke of Montmorency (age 36).
Before 1541 Jean Clouet (age 55). Portrait of Claude Lorraine 1st Duke Guise (age 44).
In 1541 Jean Clouet (age 56) died.