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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Queen Consort West Francia is in West Francia.
Before 863 Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia [aged 16] and Ansgarde Burgundy Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort West Francia were married in secret. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine, Queen Consort West Francia. He the son of Charles "Bald" I King West Francia [aged 39] and Ermentrude Orléans Queen Consort West Francia.
In February 875 Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia [aged 28] and Adelaide Paris Queen Consort Aquitaine and West Francia [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine, Queen Consort West Francia. He the son of Charles "Bald" I King West Francia [aged 51] and Ermentrude Orléans Queen Consort West Francia.
On 10th April 879 Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia [aged 32] died. His son Louis [aged 16] succeeded III King West Francia. His son Carloman [aged 13] succeeded King West Francia. Engelberge Bivinids Queen Consort West Francia by marriage Queen Consort West Francia.
In May 907 Charles "Simple" III King West Francia [aged 27] and Frederuna von Ringelheim Queen Consort West Francia [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort West Francia. He the son of Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia and Adelaide Paris Queen Consort Aquitaine and West Francia.
On 7th October 919 Charles "Simple" III King West Francia [aged 40] and Eadgifu Wessex Queen Consort West Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort West Francia. She the daughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons [aged 45] and Aelfflaed Wiltshire Queen Anglo Saxons [aged 49]. He the son of Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia and Adelaide Paris Queen Consort Aquitaine and West Francia.
In 939 Louis "Overseas" IV King West Francia [aged 19] and Gerberga Queen Consort West Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort West Francia. She the daughter of Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia and Matilda Ringelheim Queen Consort East Francia. He the son of Charles "Simple" III King West Francia and Eadgifu Wessex Queen Consort West Francia.
On 2nd March 986 Lothair III King West Francia [aged 45] died. His son Louis [aged 19] succeeded V King West Francia. Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia [aged 46] by marriage Queen Consort West Francia.
Charles "Bald" I King West Francia and Richildis Bivinids Queen Consort West Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort West Francia. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks and Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks.
Charles "Bald" I King West Francia and Ermentrude Orléans Queen Consort West Francia were married. She by marriage Queen Consort West Francia. She the daughter of Odi Orléans 1st Count Orléans. He the son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks and Judith Welf Queen Consort Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks.
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.'
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Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine and Richgard Unknown Holy Roman Empress were married. She by marriage Holy Roman Empress, Queen Consort East Francia, Queen Consort West Francia, Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of Louis "German" II King East Francia and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia.