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On this Day in History ... 3rd July

03 Jul is in July.

1450 Jack Cade's Rebellion

1468 Marriage of Charles the Bold and Margaret of York

1537 Bigod's Rebellion

1933 Opening of the Twickenham, Hampton Court and Chiswick Bridges

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Events on the 3rd July

On 02 or 03 Jul 657 Pope Vitalian was elected Pope.

On 03 Jul 987 Hugh I King France (age 46) was crowned I King France: Capet. Adelaide Poitiers Queen Consort France (age 42) by marriage Queen France: Capet.

On 03 Jul 1035 Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy (age 35) died at Nicaea. His son King William "Conqueror" I of England (age 7) succeeded II Duke Normandy.

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1053. About this time was the great wind, on the mass-night of St. Thomas; which did much harm everywhere. And all the midwinter also was much wind. It was this year resolved to slay Rees, the Welsh king's brother, because he did harm; and they brought his head to Gloucester on the eve of Twelfth-day. In this same year, before Allhallowmas, died Wulfsy, Bishop of Lichfield; and Godwin, Abbot of Winchcomb; and Aylward, Abbot of Glastonbury; all within one month. And Leofwine, Abbot of Coventry, took to the bishopric at Lichfield; Bishop Aldred to the abbacy at Winchcomb; and Aylnoth took to the abbacy at Glastonbury. The same year died Elfric, brother of Odda (age 60), at Deerhurst, Gloucestershire; and his body resteth at Pershore [Map].

On 03 Jul 1423 King Louis XI of France was born to Charles "Victorious" VII King France (age 20) and Marie Valois Anjou Queen Consort France (age 18). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.89%.

On 03 Jul 1449 Mary of Guelders Queen Consort Scotland (age 15) was crowned Queen Consort Scotland.

On 03 Jul 1449 King James II of Scotland (age 18) and Mary of Guelders Queen Consort Scotland (age 15) were married at Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood. She the daughter of Arnold Egmont 1st Duke Guelders (age 38) and Catherine La Marck (age 32). He the son of King James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Chronicle of Gregory 1450. 03 Jul 1450. Ande in the evenynge they went why the her sympylle captayne to his loggynge; botte a certayne of his sympylle and rude mayny a-bode there alle the nyght, weny[n]ge to them that they hadde wytte and wysdome for to have gydyde or put in gydyng alle Ingelonde, alsosone at they hadde gote the cytte of London by a mysse happe of cuttynge of ij sory cordys that no we be alteryde, and made ij strong schynys of yryn unto the draught brygge of London. But they hadde othyr men with hem, as welle of London as of there owne party. And by them of on parte and of that othyr parte they lefte noo thyng unsoffethe, a and they serchyd alle that nyght.

On 03 Jul 1468 Charles "Bold" Valois Duke Burgundy (age 34) and Margaret of York Duchess of Burgundy (age 22) were married at Bruges [Map]. She the daughter of Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York and Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York (age 53). He the son of Philip "Good" Valois III Duke Burgundy and Isabella Aviz Duchess Burgundy (age 71). They were half second cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

John Paston (age 24) and John Scott (age 45) travelled with Margaret. The marriage re-enforced King Edward IV's connection with the Low Countries.

Letters and Papers 1537. 03 Jul 1537. 206. Robert Southwell to Cromwell.

On his way towards Furness, found the Duke of Norfolk (age 64) at Sheriff Hutton in Yorkshire, and delivered Cromwell's letter, on reading which the Duke seemed glad of Southwell's coming. The Duke walked into the park with him to confer of divers matters, as of Gostwyk's, Pope's, and Freman's, whereof at his departure Cromwell commissioned him; and he, being desirous of amity between the Duke and Cromwell, took the occasion to recite many arguments he had perceived both before and since the Duke's going Northward of Cromwell's friendship to the same. The Duke answered, "Sowthwell," quoth he, "I confess all to be true that you have spoken and myself to be knowing of no less than you have said, for having the experiments that I have of his friendship towards me and mine for my sake, if I should have diffidence in him I were not worthy to be taken ay an honest man, and if there were any spark of mistrust in me toward him I would not disguise it to you, whom I take both to be my friend and an honest man." Assures Cromwell that wherever the Duke went, after reproving the people for their untruth to the King, he blamed most their inhumanity towards Cromwell. Heard this of the people themselves, who are very penitent, though the original default was not in them. Has heard many complaints as he passed through; if it is as they say, they are not well treated. The tenants of Wynterberne complain of my Lord of Cumberland: wherewith he would not meddle other than for the "vndevalue" (undervalue?) of the manor, which touches his office; for he has learnt, in the short while he has served the King, that it is best to be silent. Begs favour. Assures Cromwell the King's fee and all he has beside is not us much as the office in London he gave up on entering the King's service. Can get nothing more than his fee of £20 Truly, if he had sold the cattle, &c. there to the rich, leaving the poor unserved, he might have benefited himself more. Begs remembrance of the Bishop of St. Assez suit and his touching the priory of Rochester. Furneys, 3 July.

Hol., pp. 4 Add.: Privy Seal. Endd.

Letters and Papers 1537. 3 July.

203. Norfolk to Cromwell.

Calig. B. vii. 224. B. M.

Received yesternight his letter of the 28 June and a packet under the King's Seal. Has appointed all therein named of the West Marches to be with him at York, Friday se'nnight, when Aske (age 37) is to suffer. Before his execution an exhortation to be given. Will take care to satisfy the King.

Letters and Papers 1537. 03 Jul 1537. Despatching the monks, their servants, and 12 poor men that bought their living of the house took much time. Have surveyed the demesnes by eye and measure, and not by credit, as the commissioners for the suppression did. The cattle are sold, as they could find no other means to rid their train, which was both chargeable and dangerous for stealing. People came from all parts of the South to buy cattle, but for the milch neat, in number six score, the inhabitants had the preference. The lead is all melted into sows: thanks Cromwell for teaching him how to melt the ashes. Wrote to Mr. Chancellor "to make his like letters to the receivers of the suppression." All the lands of Furness in Lancashire are surveyed, except some in the mountains in High Furness, whither they intend, when the church and steeple are "clear dissolved," to repair; and so forth to Egremont Castle and Cokermouth. Intends in next letters to show the values, and how this isle is peopled with men fit to serve the King; but of the parsonages they intend to make no value till they have received one year's profits. Otherwise they would only guess, and it is thus that the King who grants and the farmer who receives are deceived. Desires that the commissioners may have the ordering of the demesnes till next Michaelmas, and meanwhile he will advise Cromwell for a farmer to dwell in the capital house. Has left edifices standing for such a person. Divers parcels of the demesne should be distributed to four or five poor men who were headmen, and had wages of the house, and are now destitute. Their only want is of another house to be suppressed and divided into farms among the poor. Beamonde grange, for which there are many suitors, is in occupation of 72 tall fellows. Begs that these may not be expelled for any gentleman's pleasure. Will at leisure advertise Cromwell of the "gressomez" of which he has heard much there and in Yorkshire. The Earl of Cumberland pretends to be King's farmer of the manor of Wynterborne, in Craven, Yorksh., worth £50 a year, whereas the Earl would have it for £32 Sends a testimonial, by bearer, of the monks, concerning the Earl's pretended interest therein. Begs Cromwell will get the King to stay any grant there till he and the auditor have perused the lands there. The King commanded him to survey Salley, which Sir Arthur Darcy has. Spoke with Sir Arthur, who said it was worth 700 mks. whereas it was informed the King to be over 900 mks. Thinks Sir Arthur credible enough. If they peruse all the Earl of Northumberland's lands they must into Tynesdale and Rydisdale where, if not better accompanied, they "may happe to survey a pair of stocks in Scotland as did Sir Harry Wyatt; whereof I would be right loth, since in the auditor there resteth so little good fellowship as I fear we should not be merry. The Abbot of Westminster was so nice to let Copere come forth that I left, him behind me." The King shall have here the seniory of Furnes, the barony of Kendal, and the honour of Cokermouth, besides lands in Lancashire by the Duke of Richmond. The people are loyal. There is a haven and a "pyle" standing thereby very necessary for its defence. Refers it to Mr. Holcroft, who is expert in such things, to describe at his next repair to the Court. If there is a good fee annexed thereto, Holcroft will take it; he has been diligent, though only put in trust to pluck down the church. Sir James Laburne and Sir John Lampley, the one as commissioner, the other as assistant, by my lord Lieutenant's command, have done good service. Begs that letters may be sent to thank them, and ask their assistance of Sowthwell in Cumberland and Northumberland. Sir John a Lampley was a head officer to the old earl. Furneys, 3 July. Signed.

Pp. 11. Add.: Privy Seal. Endd.

Henry Machyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1557. The iij day of July the Kyng (age 30) and the Quen (age 41) toke ther gornay [journey] toward Dover, Kent [Map], and lay all nyghtt at Syttyngborne [Map].

Diary of Anne Clifford 1617. 03 Jul 1617. The 3rd I rode on horseback to Withyham to see my Lord Treasurer’s tomb [Thomas Sackville] and went down into the vault and came home again, I weeping the most part of the day seeing my enemies had the upper hand of me. My Lady Rich sent a man hither with a letter of kindness by whom I sent a letter to my Lord (age 28) desiring him to come hither because I found myself very ill.

On 03 Jul 1642 Marie de Medici Queen Consort France (age 67) died.

John Evelyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1658. To London, and dined with Mr. Henshaw (age 40), Mr. Dorell, and Mr. Ashmole (age 41), founder of the Oxford repository of rarities [Map], with divers doctors of physic and virtuosos.

John Evelyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1662. my wife (age 27) met me at Woodcot, whither Mr. Howard (age 33) accompanied me to see my son John, who had been much brought up among Mr. Howard's children at Arundel House [Map], till, for fear of their perverting him in the Catholic religion, I was forced to take him home.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1663. Up and he home, and I with Sir J. Minnes (age 64) and Sir W. Batten (age 62) by coach to Westminster, to St. James's, thinking to meet Sir G. Carteret (age 53), and to attend the Duke (age 29), but he not coming we broke up, and so to Westminster Hall [Map], and there meeting with Mr. Moore he tells me great news that my Baroness Castlemaine's (age 22) is fallen from Court, and this morning retired. He gives me no account of the reason of it, but that it is so: for which I am sorry: and yet if the King (age 33) do it to leave off not only her but all other mistresses, I should be heartily glad of it, that he may fall to look after business. I hear my Lord Digby (age 50) is condemned at Court for his speech, and that my Chancellor (age 54) grows great again.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1665. After dinner to the Duke of Albemarle's (age 56) again, and so to the Swan [Map], and there 'demeurais un peu'de temps con la fille' [spending a little time with the girl], and so to the Harp and Ball, and alone 'demeurais un peu de temps baisant1 la [spending a little time kissing her]', and so away home and late at the office about letters, and so home, resolving from this night forwards to close all my letters, if possible, and end all my business at the office by daylight, and I shall go near to do it and put all my affairs in the world in good order, the season growing so sickly, that it is much to be feared how a man can escape having a share with others in it, for which the good Lord God bless me, or to be fitted to receive it.

Note 1. TT. baisant somewhat abiguous. May mean more than kissing.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1665. Up and by water with Sir W. Batten (age 64) and Sir J. Minnes (age 66) to White Hall to the Duke of Albemarle (age 56), where, after a little business, we parted, and I to the Harp and Ball, and there staid a while talking to Mary, and so home to dinner.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1666. So with my heart full of content to bed. Newes come yesterday from Harwich, Essex [Map], that the Dutch had appeared upon our coast with their fleete, and we believe did go to the Gun-fleete, and they are supposed to be there now; but I have heard nothing of them to-day. Yesterday Dr. Whistler, at Sir W. Pen's (age 45), told me that Alexander Broome, a the great song-maker, is lately dead.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1666. At noon dined at home, Balty's (age 26) wife with us, and in very good humour I was and merry at dinner, and after dinner a song or two, and so I abroad to my Lord Treasurer's (age 59) (sending my sister home by the coach), while I staid there by appointment to have met my Lord Bellasses (age 52) and Commissioners of Excise, but they did not meet me, he being abroad. However Mr. Finch, one of the Commissioners, I met there, and he and I walked two houres together in the garden, talking of many things; sometimes of Mr. Povy (age 52), whose vanity, prodigality, neglect of his business, and committing it to unfit hands hath undone him and outed him of all his publique employments, and the thing set on foot by an accidental revivall of a business, wherein he had three or fours years ago, by surprize, got the Duke of Yorke (age 32) to sign to the having a sum of money paid out of the Excise, before some that was due to him, and now the money is fallen short, and the Duke never likely to be paid. This being revived hath undone Povy. Then we fell to discourse of the Parliament, and the great men there: and among others, Mr. Vaughan (age 62), whom he reports as a man of excellent judgement and learning, but most passionate and 'opiniastre'. He had done himself the most wrong (though he values it not), that is, the displeasure of the King (age 36) in his standing so long against the breaking of the Act for a trienniall parliament; but yet do believe him to be a most loyall gentleman. He told me Mr. Prin's (age 66) character; that he is a man of mighty labour and reading and memory, but the worst judge of matters, or layer together of what he hath read, in the world; which I do not, however, believe him in; that he believes him very true to the King in his heart, but can never be reconciled to episcopacy; that the House do not lay much weight upon him, or any thing he says. He told me many fine things, and so we parted, and I home and hard to work a while at the office and then home and till midnight about settling my last month's accounts wherein I have been interrupted by public business, that I did not state them two or three days ago, but I do now to my great joy find myself worth above £5600, for which the Lord's name be praised!

John Evelyn's Diary. 02 Jul 1667. Called upon my Lord Arlington (age 49), as from his Majesty (age 37), about the new fuel. The occasion why I was mentioned, was from what I said in my Sylva three years before, about a sort of fuel for a need, which obstructed a patent of Lord Carlingford (age 64), who had been seeking for it himself; he was endeavoring to bring me into the project, and proffered me a share. I met my Lord; and, on the 9th, by an order of Council, went to my Lord Mayor, to be assisting. In the meantime they had made an experiment of my receipt of houllies, which I mention in my book to be made at Maestricht, with a mixture of charcoal dust and loam, and which was tried with success at Gresham College (then being the exchange for the meeting of the merchants since the fire) for everybody to see. This done, I went to the Treasury for £12,000 for the sick and wounded yet on my hands.

Next day, we met again about the fuel at Sir J. Armourer's in the Mews.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1667. Thence, not pleased, away to White Hall to Mr. Williamson (age 33), and by and by my Lord Arlington (age 49) about Mr. Lanyon's business, and it is pretty to see how Mr. Williamson did altogether excuse himself that my business was not done when I come to my Lord and told him my business; "Why", says my Lord, "it hath been done, and the King (age 37) signed it several days ago", and so it was and was in Mr. Williamson's hands, which made us both laugh, and I in innocent mirth, I remember, said, it is pretty to see in what a condition we are that all our matters now-a-days are undone, we know not how, and done we know not when. He laughed at it, but I have since reflected on it, and find it a severe speech as it might be taken by a chief minister of state, as indeed Mr. Williamson is, for he is indeed the Secretary. But we fell to other pleasant talk, and a fine gentleman he is, and so gave him £5 for his fee, and away home, and to Sir W. Batten's (age 66) to talk a little, and then to the office to do a little business, and so home to supper and read myself asleep, and then to bed.

On 03 Jul 1668 Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet (age 25) died. His son John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire.

Monument St Peter and St Paul Church, Belton [Map]. Armorial Brownlow Arms with a canton of the Rad Hand of Ulster impaled his wife's Freke Arms.

Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet: Before 1643 he was born to William Brownlow 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Duncombe. Before 26 Jun 1659 Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Freke Lady Brownlow were married. In 1666 William Brownlow 1st Baronet died. His son Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire. Elizabeth Freke Lady Brownlow by marriage Lady Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 03 Jul 1668. Betimes to the office, my head full of this business. Then by coach to the Commissioners of Accounts at Brooke House, the first time I was ever there, and there Sir W. Turner (age 52) in the chair; and present, Lord Halifax (age 34), Thoms[on] (age 61), Gregory, Dunster, and Osborne. I long with them, and see them hot set on this matter; but I did give them proper and safe answers. Halifax, I perceive, was industrious on my side, in behalf of his uncle Coventry (age 40), it being the business of Sir W. Warren. Vexed only at their denial of a copy of what I set my hand to, and swore. Here till almost two o'clock, and then home to dinner, and set down presently what I had done and said this day, and so abroad by water to Eagle Court in the Strand, and there to an alehouse: met Mr. Pierce, the Surgeon, and Dr. Clerke, Waldron, Turberville (age 56), my physician for the eyes, and Lowre, to dissect several eyes of sheep and oxen, with great pleasure, and to my great information. But strange that this Turberville should be so great a man, and yet, to this day, had seen no eyes dissected, or but once, but desired this Dr. Lowre to give him the opportunity to see him dissect some.

John Evelyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1672. To Lord Sandwich's funeral, which was by water to Westminster, in solemn pomp.

John Evelyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1677. I sealed the deeds of sale of the manor of Blechingley [Map] to Sir Robert Clayton (age 48), for payment of Lord Peterborough's (age 55) debts, according to the trust of the Act of Parliament.

John Evelyn's Diary. 03 Jul 1679. Sending a piece of venison to Mr. Pepys (age 46), still a prisoner, I went and dined with him.

On 03 Jul 1709 Friedrike Wilhelmine Hohenzollern was born to Frederick William "Soldier King" I King Prussia (age 20) and Sophia Dorothea Hanover Queen Consort Prussia (age 22). She a granddaughter of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.31%.

On 03 Jul 1741 Elisabeth Therese Lorraine Queen Consort Sardinia (age 29) died.

On 03 Jul 1746 Queen Sophia of Sweden was born to Frederick V King Denmark and Norway (age 23) and Louise Hanover Queen Consort Denmark and Norway (age 21). She a granddaughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

Births on the 3rd July

On 03 Jul 1423 King Louis XI of France was born to Charles "Victorious" VII King France (age 20) and Marie Valois Anjou Queen Consort France (age 18). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.89%.

On 03 Jul 1576 Anna Hohenzollern was born to Albert Frederick Hohenzollern Duke Prussia (age 23).

On 03 Jul 1664 James Stanley 10th Earl of Derby was born to Charles Stanley 8th Earl of Derby (age 36) and Dorothea Helena Kirkoven Countess Derby (age 34).

On 03 Jul 1666 Elizabeth Killigrew was born to Thomas Killigrew (age 54) and Charlotte Hesse (age 37).

On 03 Jul 1685 Robert Rich 4th Baronet was born to Robert Rich 2nd Baronet (age 37) and Mary Rich (age 26).

On 03 Jul 1686 Edward Watson was born to Lewis Watson 1st Earl Rockingham (age 30) and Catherine Sondes Countess Rockingham (age 28).

On 03 Jul 1706 Robert Lee 4th Earl Lichfield was born to Edward Lee 1st Earl Lichfield (age 43) and Charlotte Fitzroy Countess Lichfield (age 41). He a grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 03 Jul 1709 Friedrike Wilhelmine Hohenzollern was born to Frederick William "Soldier King" I King Prussia (age 20) and Sophia Dorothea Hanover Queen Consort Prussia (age 22). She a granddaughter of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.31%.

On 03 Jul 1710 Felton Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol (age 44) and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol (age 33).

On 03 Jul 1735 Nathaniel Ryder 1st Baron Harrowby was born to Dudley Ryder (age 44) and Anne Newnham.

On 03 Jul 1738 John Singleton Copley was born. Probably in Boston, Massachusetts.

On 03 Jul 1746 Queen Sophia of Sweden was born to Frederick V King Denmark and Norway (age 23) and Louise Hanover Queen Consort Denmark and Norway (age 21). She a granddaughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.

On 03 Jul 1750 Richard Griffin 2nd Baron Braybrook was born to Richard Neville Aldworth Neville Griffin (age 32) and Magdalen Calandrini at Duke Street.

On 03 Jul 1767 Charlotte Fitzroy Viscountess Dungannon was born to Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 30) and Anne Warren Baroness Southampton (age 29). She was baptisd at St George's Church, Hanover Square on 30 Jul 1767. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 03 Jul 1776 Henry Parnell 1st Baron Congleton was born to John Parnell 2nd Baronet (age 31) and Laetitia Charlotte Brooke.

On 03 Jul 1783 John Savile 3rd Earl Mexborough was born to John Savile 2nd Earl Mexborough (age 22) and Elizabeth Stephenson Countess Mexborough (age 21).

On 03 Jul 1805 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie was born to James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 1st Baron Wharncliffe (age 28) and Elizabeth Caroline Mary Crichton Baroness Wharncliffe (age 27).

On 03 Jul 1834 Charlotte Maria Guest was born to John Josiah Guest 1st Baronet (age 49) and Charlotte Elizabeth Bertie (age 22).

On 03 Jul 1840 Charles Hanbury Tracy 4th Baron Sudeley was born to Thomas Charles Hanbury-Tracy 2nd Baron Sudeley (age 39) and Emma Elizabeth Alicia Dawkins-Pennant Baroness Sudeley.

On 03 Jul 1845 Samuel Morley 1st Baron Hollenden was born.

On 03 Jul 1858 Anthony Henley 5th Baron Henley 3rd Baron Northington was born to Anthony Henley 3rd Baron Henley 1st Baron Northington (age 33) and Julia Peel Baroness Henley. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

On 03 Jul 1872 Hugo Meynell FitzHerbert 6th Baronet was born to Richard Fitzherbert 5th Baronet (age 26) and Mary Anne Arkwright Lady Fitzherbert (age 21).

On 03 Jul 1874 Feodora Adelheid Oldenburg was born to Frederick Christian Oldenburg II Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg (age 44) and Adelheid Hohenlohe Langenburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg.

On 03 Jul 1880 Violet Lambton Countess Ellesmere was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 25) and Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 21). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 03 Jul 1883 Evelyn Mary Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis was born to Charles Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis 20th Baron Clinton (age 49) and Margaret Walrond Baroness Clinton (age 33).

On 03 Jul 1912 Anthony Banks Jenkinson 13th Baronet was born to Captain John Banks Jenkinson (age 31) and Joan Hill.

On 03 Jul 1919 Barbara Abney-Hastings 13th Countess of Loudoun was born to Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston (age 25) and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon (age 36).

Marriages on the 3rd July

After 03 Jul 1190 William Forz 2nd Earl Albemarle and Hawise Blois 2nd Countess Albemarle and Essex were married. He by marriage Earl Albemarle 1C 1127. She the daughter of William of Blois 1st Earl Albemarle 1st Earl York and Cecily Skipton Countess Aumale and York.

Around 03 Jul 1361 John Montfort V Duke Brittany (age 22) and Mary Plantagenet Duchess Brittany (age 16) were married. She the daughter of King Edward III of England (age 48) and Philippa of Hainault Queen Consort England (age 47). They were third cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry III of England.

On 03 Jul 1449 King James II of Scotland (age 18) and Mary of Guelders Queen Consort Scotland (age 15) were married at Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood. She the daughter of Arnold Egmont 1st Duke Guelders (age 38) and Catherine La Marck (age 32). He the son of King James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England.

After 03 Jul 1461 John Wenlock 1st Baron Wenlock (age 61) and Agnes Danvers Baroness Wenlock (age 53) were married. She by marriage Baroness Wenlock.

On 03 Jul 1468 Charles "Bold" Valois Duke Burgundy (age 34) and Margaret of York Duchess of Burgundy (age 22) were married at Bruges [Map]. She the daughter of Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York and Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York (age 53). He the son of Philip "Good" Valois III Duke Burgundy and Isabella Aviz Duchess Burgundy (age 71). They were half second cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

John Paston (age 24) and John Scott (age 45) travelled with Margaret. The marriage re-enforced King Edward IV's connection with the Low Countries.

On 03 Jul 1632 John Dryden 2nd Baronet (age 52) and Honora Beville (age 22) were married at St Mary's Church, Canons Ashby. The difference in their ages was 29 years.

On 03 Jul 1651 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg (age 24) and Mildred Saunderson were married.

On 03 Jul 1675 Henry Hamilton Moore 3rd Earl of Drogheda (age 20) and Mary Cole (age 15) were married. He the son of Henry Moore 1st Earl Drogheda (age 53) and Alice Spencer Countess Drogheda (age 49). They were second cousin once removed.

Before 03 Jul 1697 Thomas Nightingale 2nd Baronet (age 67) and Jane Shires were married.

On 03 Jul 1733 Thomas Thynne 2nd Viscount Weymouth (age 23) and Louisa Carteret Viscountess Weymouth (age 21) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Weymouth. She the daughter of John Carteret 2nd Earl Granville (age 43) and Frances Worsley Countess Granville (age 40). They were second cousin once removed.

Before 03 Jul 1734 Henry Fermor 1st Baronet and Dorothy Thornycroft were married. His first wife.

Before 03 Jul 1734 Henry Fermor 1st Baronet and Catherine Thomas were married. His second wife, her fourth husband.

On 03 Jul 1773 Luke Gardiner 1st Viscount Mountjoy (age 28) and Elizabeth Montgomery (age 22) were married.

On 03 Jul 1806 William Abdy 7th Baronet (age 27) and Anne Wellesley Lady Abdy (age 18) were married at Hyde Park Corner; this is possibly Apsley House Hyde Park Corner. She by marriage Lady Abdy of Felix Hall in Kelveden in Essex. She the illegitmate daughter of Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley (age 46) and Hyacinthe Gabrielle Roland Marchioness Wellesley (age 40).

On 03 Jul 1815 William Vane 3rd Duke Cleveland (age 23) and Grace Caroline Lowther Duchess of Cleveland were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly. She the daughter of William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 57) and Augusta Fane Countess Lonsdale (age 53). He the son of William Henry Vane 1st Duke Cleveland (age 48) and Catharine Margaret Powlett Countess Darlington. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 03 Jul 1817 Ernest Saxe Coburg Gotha I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 33) and Duchess Louise Dorothea of Saxe Coburg Altenburg (age 16) were married. She by marriage Duchess Saxe Coburg Gotha. She the daughter of Duke Augustus of Saxe Coburg Altenburg (age 44) and Louise Charlotte Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He the son of Francis Saxe Coburg Gotha I Duke Saxe Coburg Gotha and Augusta Reuss Duchess Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 60). They were second cousin once removed.

On 03 Jul 1837 Edmund Hayes 3rd Baronet (age 31) and Emily Pakenham were married.

On 03 Jul 1845 Henry Charles Fitzroy Somerset 8th Duke Beaufort (age 21) and Georgiana Charlotte Curzon Howe Duchess Beaufort (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Richard William Penn Curzon Howe 1st Earl Howe (age 48) and Harriet Georgiana Brudenell Countess Howe. He the son of Henry Somerset 7th Duke Beaufort (age 53) and Emily Frances Smith Duchess Beaufort (age 45). They were fourth cousins.

On 03 Jul 1845 Percy Barrington 8th Viscount Barrington (age 20) and Louisa Higgins were married. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 03 Jul 1855 John Everett Millais 1st Baronet (age 26) and Euphemia "Effie" Gray Lady Millais (age 27) were married at Kinnoull Parish Church.

On 03 Jul 1856 Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon 4th Baron Scarsdale (age 24) and Blanche Pocklington Senhouse Baroness Scarsdale (age 18) were married.

Deaths on the 3rd July

On 03 Jul 1035 Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy (age 35) died at Nicaea. His son King William "Conqueror" I of England (age 7) succeeded II Duke Normandy.

On 03 Jul 1285 Margaret Dampierre Duchess Brabant (age 32) died.

On 03 Jul 1628 Francis Barrington 1st Baronet (age 68) died. His son Thomas Barrington 2nd Baronet (age 43) succeeded 2nd Baronet Barrington of Barrington Hall.

On 03 Jul 1642 Marie de Medici Queen Consort France (age 67) died.

On 03 Jul 1668 Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet (age 25) died. His son John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire.

Monument St Peter and St Paul Church, Belton [Map]. Armorial Brownlow Arms with a canton of the Rad Hand of Ulster impaled his wife's Freke Arms.

Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet: Before 1643 he was born to William Brownlow 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Duncombe. Before 26 Jun 1659 Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Freke Lady Brownlow were married. In 1666 William Brownlow 1st Baronet died. His son Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire. Elizabeth Freke Lady Brownlow by marriage Lady Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire.

On 03 Jul 1674 John Middleton 1st Earl Middleton (age 66) died at Tangier [Map]. His son Charles Middleton 2nd Earl Middleton (age 24) succeeded 2nd Earl Middleton.

On 03 Jul 1734 Henry Fermor 1st Baronet died. Charles Eversfield 2nd Baronet (age 26) succeeded 2nd Baronet Eversfield of Welches in Suffolk and Sevenoak in Kent. He was a first cousin twice removed of his wife's first husband John Eversfield of Horsham, Sussex.

On 03 Jul 1741 Elisabeth Therese Lorraine Queen Consort Sardinia (age 29) died.

On 03 Jul 1778 James Hay 15th Earl Erroll (age 52) died at Callendar House, Falkirk. His son George Hay 16th Earl Erroll (age 11) succeeded 16th Earl Erroll.

On 03 Jul 1820 John Lyon 10th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 51) died. His brother Thomas Lyon Bowes 11th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 47) succeeded 11th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne. Marianna Cheape Countess Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 47) by marriage Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne.

On 03 Jul 1824 Anne Miller Countess Albermarle (age 98) died.

On 03 Jul 1850 William Henry Francis Petre 11th Baron Petre (age 57) died. His son William Bernard Petre 12th Baron Petre (age 32) succeeded 12th Baron Petre.

On 03 Jul 1855 James O'Brien 3rd Marquess Thomond (age 86) died.

On 03 Jul 1857 Anna Maria Stanhope Duchess Bedford (age 73) died.

On 03 Jul 1862 Augusta Talbot Baroness Howard (age 31) died.

On 03 Jul 1888 Augusta Bingham Baroness Alington (age 56) died.

On 03 Jul 1903 Elizabeth Catherine Pack Lady Anson (age 82) died.

On 03 Jul 1914 Denis George William Anson 4th Baronet (age 25) died. His first cousin John Henry Algernon Anson 5th Baronet (age 17) succeeded 5th Baronet Anson of Birch Hall in Lancashire.

News Report Adelaide 'Advertiser' of 10 August 1914:

The tragic deaths of the young baronet, Sir Denis Anson and Mr. William Mitchell, who were drowned in the Thames in the early hours of last Friday morning [3 July], were, it seems, brought about by sheer folly born of natural high spirits, stimulated by champagne. Sir Denis, who was only 26 [25] years of age, was the son of the late Mr. Frederick Arthur Anson, of Piraki, New Zealand, and spent the early part of his boyhood in New Zealand. He came to England to be educated at Eton, and later went to Oxford University. He studied law, and a short time ago was called to the bar, and began practice in chambers in Mitre Court, Temple, in the same building where his uncle, the late Sir William Anson (deceased), to whose baronetcy Sir Denis only succeeded about a month ago, had chambers. Sir Denis was the only son of his parents, and the youngest of a family of five. At the time of the tragedy he was living in Half Union-street with his mother and sister.The tragedy had its origin in one of the now fashionable "midnight picnics" up the river. Sir Denis Anson was one of a party of 12 or 14 ladies and gentlemen who boarded a steam launch at Westminster Pier shortly after midnight on Thursday. The party included Count Constantine Beckendorff, a son of the Russian Ambassador, Miss Iris Tree, daughter of the famous actor [Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree], the Hon. Kasper Ridley (brother of Viscount Ridley), Mr. Raymond Asquith (son of the Prime Minister) and Lady Diana Manners, daughter of the Duke of Rutland, and there were also a number of musicians on board to discourse sweet music during the trip. The party, it appears, took supper whilst the launch was making its way up the river to Hampton Court, and nothing untoward happened until the homeward journey was nearing completion. It seems to have been a very merry party, and Sir Denis appears to have endeavoured to add to the merriment by what schoolboys term "playing the goat" - climbing about the superstructure of the launch and the like. Presently, when the launch was nearing Battersea Bridge Sir Denis announced his intention of diving overboard, and climbed on to the bridge to do so. Captain White, who was in charge of the launch, appears to have prevented him carrying out his intention, and to have cautioned Sir Denis as to his conduct. What actually happened thereafter has produced half a dozen stories, differing materially in detail, but the main facts are clear. Sir Denis was chaffed by some of his companionsabout his threat to dive overboard, and to prove his courage took a header into the river. The ebb tide was running very fast at the time, and the River Thames at this point is full of swirls and eddies, against which a strong swimmer in nature's garb would find it almost useless to struggle. For a man hampered by clothing - even light evening dress, minus coat - it was courting disaster to do what Sir Denis did, even if his swimming abilities were above the ordinary. The unfortunate young fellow seems to have realised the fact that he had over-estimated his powers very quickly, for he called out something which those on the launch who heard his cries took to be an indication that the baronet was in difficulties. Bandsman Mitchell was the first to act. Without waiting to remove his clothing he plunged overboard to the rescue. It was gallant madness, for, clothed was he was, Mitchell could make no sort of fight against the fast running tide, and was carried away. A few seconds after Mitchell's plunge there was another splash, and Count Beckendorff had followed Mitchell's lead. But neither Mitchell nor the Count had gone far before a strangled cry arose from Sir Denis, and a moment later the waters had closed over his head. That was the last seen of the young baronet. Meanwhile the launch had been stopped and put about, and a waterman, who had heard Sir Denis' cry of distress, came upon the scene in a rowing boat. By that tine, however, poor Mitchell had also disappeared, and Count Beckendorff was indire distress, when the waterman came to his rescue and pulled him into the boat. The Count was in an exhausted condition, and but for the timely arrival of the waterman there would have been a triple tragedy. As it was, two men lost their lives. The launch and the rowing-boat cruised about the place where Sir Denis and Mitchell had disappeared for a long time, but of the two poor fellows not a trace could be found. Mitchell's body was washed up by the tide near Battersea Bridge on Saturday morning, but several days elapsed before the mortal remains of Sir Denis Anson were discovered lying beneath a raft of timbers near Lambeth Bridge, some three miles away from the scene of the tragedy. At the inquest a large amount of attention was paid to the question of Sir Denis' sobriety. It was admitted that the young baronet had partaken of wine, but it was strenuously denied by every witness that he was inebriated in any sense of the word. "He was merry and full of life," said the captain of the launch, but was certainly not intoxicated, in the opinion of the skipper. And that was the burden of all the witnesses' testimony. Sir Denis was, as always, full of life and fun, and was the life and soul of the party, but he had not had too much drink. So the jury found a verdict of accidental death, and added thereto the rider tha they found that Sir Denis was "quite sober, but full of fun."

On 03 Jul 1929 Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (age 77) died.

On 03 Jul 1963 Thomas Percy Tuchet-Jesson (age 49) died without issue. His sister Rosina Tuchet-Jesson 24th Baroness Audley (age 52) succeeded 24th Baroness Audley of Heighley in Staffordshire.