Text this colour links to Pages. Text this colour links to Family Trees. Text this colour are links that disabled for Guests.
Place the mouse over images to see a larger image. Click on paintings to see the painter's Biography Page.
Mouse over links for a preview. Move the mouse off the painting or link to close the popup.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
13 Sep is in September.
On 13th September 1215 Henry de Loundres Archbishop of Dublin was appointed Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map] by King John of England (age 48). From that time until the recently the Archbishop of Dublin has always been Dean of St Michael's Church, Penkridge [Map].
On 13th September 1267 Ludwig Wittelsbach was born to Louis "Strict" Wittelsbach II Duke Upper Bavaria (age 38) and Louis Anna Glogau Duchess Bavaria. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough. That same year, Pope Gregory1 died beyond the mountains (i.e., outside Italy), and was succeeded by Pope John XXI, who died within two years, when the ceiling of his chamber collapsed and crushed him. He was succeeded by Nicholas III. In the year of our Lord 1278, on Wednesday, the Ides of September [13th September 1278], between Prime and Terce [6am–9am], there was a great earthquake in London and throughout England, felt in castles, villages, buildings, and fields. At the same time, rain like blood fell in several parts of Wales. That same year, a widespread sheep disease began in various regions of England.
Eodem anno mortuus est idem Papa Gregorius citra montes; cui successit Johannes papa; hic infra duos annos obiit sic, cecidit super eum camera sua, et oppressit eum; cui successit Nicolaus III Anno Domini MCCLXXVIII Wednesday, idus Septembris, inter primam et tertiam, factus est Londoniis, et per regionem Angliæ, terræmotus generalis, tam in castris quam in villis, ædibus, et campis. Eodem tempore cecidit pluvia sanguinea in diversis Walliæ partibus. dem anno incepit communis scabies ovium in Anglia per loca diversa.
Note 1. Pope Gregory died Friday, 10th January 1276, at Arezzo, a town of Tuscany, and was succeeded by Innocent V, (Peter de Tarentaise, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia,) elected Friday, 21st February 1276, and crowned Sunday, the 23rd of the same month. He died Monday, June following, and was succeeded by Adrian V, (Ottobone di Fresco, Cardinal of St. Adrian,) elected Saturday, 11th July 1276, and died Sunday the 16th August following, before receiving consecration. He was succeeded by Pope John XX or XXI, (Joano Pedro, a Portuguese, Cardinal Bishop of Frescati,) elected Sunday, 13th September 1276, and crowned Sunday the 20th of the same month. He died on the 16th or 17th of May, 1277, and was succeeded by Nicolas III, (John Gaetan Orsini, Cardinal of St. Nicolas,) elected Thursday, 25th November 1277, and crowned Sunday, 26th December following.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
Rymer's Fœdera Volume 2. John of Brittany (age 41), earl of Richmond, appointed keeper of Scotland.
The King to all to whom, etc., greeting. Know that we have appointed our beloved kinsman and faithful subject, John of Brittany, earl of Richmond, to be our lieutenant in Scotland, and our keeper of that land, for so long as it shall please us: so that he may have and maintain, of his own household, in the same land, sixty men-at-arms for the keeping of the aforesaid land. And from the feast of Saint Michael next to come until the feast of the Purification of Blessed Mary then next following, both days inclusive, he shall receive from us, each day, ten marks by the hand of our chamberlain of the said land, for the time being, for the support of the aforesaid men-at-arms. In witness whereof, etc. Witness the King, at York, the thirteenth day of September [1307]. By writ of the privy seal. And command is given to the bishops, abbots, priors, earls, barons, knights, sheriffs, officers, and all his bailiffs and faithful subjects, and to the whole community of the land of Scotland, that they be attentive and responsive to the said earl, as the King's lieutenant in that land, and as the King's keeper of the same land, in all things which pertain to the custody of that land, as aforesaid. In witness whereof, etc. Witness the King as above. And command is given to the sheriffs of Lancaster, Westmorland, Cumberland, and Northumberland, to the knights, bailiffs, officers, and all other faithful subjects of the King in the same counties, as well within liberties as without, firmly enjoining that they shall be attentive and responsive to the aforesaid keeper, in those things which may pertain to the safety and peace of himself and of the King's faithful subjects in the said land of Scotland, and also to the repelling and pursuit of our said enemies, with horses and arms and all their power, whenever need shall arise, and whenever, on behalf of the King, they shall be forewarned thereof by the said keeper. And this, as they love the King and his honor, let them in no wise omit. In witness whereof, etc. Witness the King, as above.
Johannes de Britannia comes Richmundiæ, custos Scotia constitutus.
REX omnibus, ad quos, &c. salutem. Sciatis quòd constituimus dilectum consanguineum & fidelem nostrum, Johannem de Britannia, comitem Richmund', locum nostrum tenentem in Scotia, & custodem nostrum ejusdem terræ quamdiu nobis placuerit: Ità quod habeat & retineat, de propriâ familiâ suâ, in eadem terrâ, sexaginta homines ad arma pro custodiâ terræ supradictæ: Et à festo sancti Michaelis proximò futuro usque ad festum Purificationis beatæ Mariæ proximò sequens, utroque die computato, capiat à nobis, singulis diebus, decem marcas per manus camerarii nostri terræ prædictæ, qui pro tempore fuerit, pro prædictorum hominum ad arma sustentatione. In cujus rei, &c. Teste Rege, apud Eborum, xiii. die Sept'. Per breve de privato sigillo. ET mandatum est episcopis, abbatibus, prioribus, comitibus, baronibus, militibus, vicecomitibus, ministris & omnibus ballivis & fidelibus suis, ac toti communitati terræ Scotia, quòd eidem comiti, tanquain locum Regis tenenti in eâdem terrâ, & custodi Regis ejusdem terræ, in omnibus, quæ ad custodiam terræ illius pertinent, intendentes sint & respondentes, sicut prædictum est. In cujus, &c. Teste Rege ut supra. ET mandatum est vic' Lanc' Westmerl' Cumbr' & Northumbr', militibus, ballivis, ministris, & omnibus aliis fidelibus Regis de eisdem comitatibus tam infra libertates quam extra, firmiter injungentes quod præfato custodi in his quæ ad salvationem & quietem suam & fidelium Regis in dictâ terrâ Scotia; Nec non & ad repulsionem & insecutionem dictorum inimicorum nostrorum poterunt pertinere, cum equis & armis, & toto posse suo intendentes sint & respondentes, quotiens necesse fuerit, & super hoc, ex parte Regis, per præfatum custodem fuerint præmuniti. Et hoc sicut Regem & honorem suum diligunt, nullatenus omittant. In cujus, &c. Teste Rege, ut supra.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
Calendar of Papal Letters 1344. 13th September 1344. Ides of Sept. Avignon. (f. 453.). 595.
Decree, at the request of Robert de Bures, Knight, of the diocese of Norwich, giving force to the copy of decree of Clement VI. dated 2 Non. June, anno 3, touching the dispensation granted by Clement V. to John, earl of Warenne (age 58), and Joan de Barro (age 48), they having been married for thirty-three years, a question having arisen as to their being related in the third and fourth degrees of kindred, whereby John repudiated his wife.
On 13th September 1382 Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Castile (age 24) died.
On 13th September 1409 Joan Valois was born to Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 14) and Isabella Valois Queen Consort England (age 19). Isabella Valois Queen Consort England died in childbirth. Coefficient of inbreeding 9.29%.
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 format.
On 13th September 1438 Edward "The Philosopher" I King Portugal (age 46) died. His son Alfonso (age 6) succeeded V King Portugal.
On 13th September 1470 Warwick the Kingmaker (age 41) and George, Duke of Clarence (age 20) landed at Dartmouth, Devon and/or Plymouth, Devon [Map].
On 13th September 1488 Charles Bourbon Archbishop of Lyons (age 54) died.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1535. 13th September 1535. 358. Hears that the sickness in London rather increases.... Will, therefore, stay at Old Ford, beside Stratford. Two only of the commissions for the spiritualty have come to his hands. Asks him to find out whether the King will prorogue the Parliament and adjourn the term till Hallowmas, or prorogue Parliament, as it was last, till Feb. 4.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1535. 13th September 1535. Vienna Archives. 357. Chapuys to [Granvelle].
Remarks on the Emperor's military achievements. The English are much pleased at his victory, in accordance with the incredible affection which they almost all bear to him; except the King, the concubine, Cromwell, and some of their adherents, who, as a man whom he sent to the Court reports, are astounded at the good news, like dogs falling out of a window. Cromwell could hardly speak.
It is commonly reported that the Earl of Kildare has been taken by the brother (age 56) of his belle mere (age 38)1, whom the King had sent into Ireland as captain-general. Is surprised that Cromwell has said nothing of it, unless it be that he is ashamed of the way he was taken, as the other had given him a safe-conduct to come and parley. Refers him to his letters to the Emperor, and asks him, when at Naples, to remember his affairs. London, 13 Sept.
A book against images has lately been printed with royal licence. It also is directed against mass and canonical hours. There is a report that the King intends the religious of all orders to be free to leave their habits and marry, and that if they will stay in their houses they must live in poverty. He intends to take the rest of the revenue, and will do stranger things still.
Fr., from a modern copy, pp. 2.
Note 1. That is to say, by Lord Leonard Grey, who was brother of Elizabeth, widow of Gerald.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1535. 13th September 1535. Titus, B. xi. 429. B. M. St. P. i. 445. 358. Lord Chancellor Audeley to [Cromwell].
Has drawn a proviso for the surety of the King, the Queen (age 34), and the Earl of Wiltshire (age 58), &c., and inserted it in the end of the Act that the Earl of Ossory (age 68) desires to have pass, because if it were in a schedule it might be craftily withdrawn. Sends the Acts, with the commission to the Deputy for holding Parliament after the old custom. Sends also a copy of the proviso to the Earl of Wiltshire. Has drawn up the commission for the Deputy only, else it might take away part of his reputation among the people. Desires him to report to the King the number of Acts annexed. Has also made two patents for barons for Sir Richard Power and Thomas Ewstace; and, hearing from Cowley that the old course is to have letters from the Chancery here in England, has sealed them, and sends them to Cromwell.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1535. 13th September 1535. 358. Has been lately informed that Thomas FitzGarrald (age 22) is taken, but the fame is that he has submitted on condition of coming to the King free. Does not believe the Council would take such an appointment with so arrant a traitor. If he is to have mercy, marvels that some of the Council should have told the King that there would never be peace till the blood of the Garroldes was extinct. It was also said that the Irishmen were not diligent in persecuting him because they heard he would be pardoned, and would then revenge, and now they would procure him mercy. Does not think he should be allowed to come to the King's sight, for the evil example and encouragement it would give to traitors. The very good way were to send him to the Tower. Though his treasons were done in Ireland, he can be indicted by the new statute in any shire, and the indictment sent to the King's Bench. This way he may be shortly sped after his deserts, which would be a good example, unless by his keeping alive there should grow any knowledge of treasons.
On 13th September 1544 Archbishop Edward Lee (age 62) died.
On 13th September 1548 Maximilian Habsburg Spain II Holy Roman Emperor (age 21) and Maria of Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Charles V Holy Roman Emperor (age 48) and Isabel Aviz Queen Consort Spain. He the son of Ferdinand I Holy Roman Emperor (age 45) and Anne Jagiellon. They were first cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 13th September 1598 Philip "The Prudent" II King Spain (age 71) died. His son Philip (age 20) succeeded III King Spain.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1631 Elizabeth Southwell (age 48) died of plague in Florence, Tuscany.
John Evelyn's Diary. 13th September 1649. The King (age 19) invited the Prince of Condé (age 28) to supper at St. Cloud; there I kissed the Duke of York's (age 15) hand in the tennis court, where I saw a famous match between Monsieur Saumeurs and Colonel Cooke, and so returned to Paris. It was noised about that I was knighted, a dignity I often declined.
On 13th September 1650 Archbishop Ferdinand Wittelsbach (age 72) died.
On 13th September 1660 Henry Stewart 1st Duke Gloucester (age 20) died of smallpox. Duke Gloucester and Earl Cambridge extinct. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map] in the same vault as Mary Queen of Scots.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 13th September 1660. Old East comes to me in the morning with letters, and I did give him a bottle of Northdown ale, which made the poor man almost drunk. In the afternoon my wife went to the burial of a child of my cozen Scott's, and it is observable that within this month my Aunt Wight was brought to bed of two girls, my cozen Stradwick of a girl and a boy, and my cozen Scott of a boy, and all died. In the afternoon to Westminster, where Mr. Dalton was ready with his money to pay me for my house, but our writings not being drawn it could not be done to-day. I met with Mr. Hawly, who was removing his things from Mr. Bowyer's, where he has lodged a great while, and I took him and W. Bowyer to the Swan [Map] and drank, and Mr. Hawly did give me a little black rattoon1, painted and gilt. Home by water. This day the Duke of Gloucester (age 20) died of the small-pox, by the great negligence of the doctors.
Note 1. Probably an Indian rattan cane.
On 13th September 1660 Archbishop William Juxon (age 78) was elected Archbishop of Canterbury.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 13th September 1665. After dinner we officers of the Navy stepped aside to read some letters and consider some business, and so in again. I was only pleased at a very fine picture of the Queene-Mother (age 55), when she was young, by Van-Dike; a very good picture, and a lovely sweet face.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 13th September 1666. Up, and down to Tower Wharfe [Map]; and there, with Batty and labourers from Deptford, Kent [Map], did get my goods housed well at home. So down to Deptford, Kent [Map] again to fetch the rest, and there eat a bit of dinner at the Globe, with the master of the Bezan with me, while the labourers went to dinner. Here I hear that this poor towne do bury still of the plague seven or eight in a day.
John Evelyn's Diary. 13th September 1666. I presented his Majesty (age 36) with a survey of the ruins, and a plot for a new city, with a discourse on it; whereupon, after dinner, his Majesty sent for me into the Queen's (age 27) bed-chamber, her Majesty and the Duke (age 32) only being present. They examined each particular, and discoursed on them for near an hour, seeming to be extremely pleased with what I had so early thought on. The Queen was now in her cavalier riding-habit, hat and feather, and horseman's coat, going to take the air.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 13th September 1666. So to Sir G. Carteret's (age 56) to work, and there did to my content ship off into the Bezan all the rest of my goods, saving my pictures and fine things, that I will bring home in wherrys when the house is fit to receive them: and so home, and unload them by carts and hands before night, to my exceeding satisfaction: and so after supper to bed in my house, the first time I have lain there; and lay with my wife in my old closett upon the ground, and Batty and his wife in the best chamber, upon the ground also.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1667 Elizabeth Evelyn was born to John Evelyn (age 46) and Mary Browne (age 32). She married before 27th August 1685 Unknown Tippett.
On 13th September 1676 Élisabeth Charlotte Bourbon Duchess Lorraine was born to Philip Bourbon I Duke Orléans (age 35) and Elizabeth Charlotte Palatinate Simmern Duchess Orléans (age 24). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She married 13th October 1698 her fifth cousin once removed Leopold Duke of Lorraine and had issue.
John Evelyn's Diary. 13th September 1679. To Windsor, Berkshire [Map], to congratulate his Majesty (age 49) on his recovery; I kissed the Duke's (age 45) hand, now lately returned from Flanders to visit his brother the King, on which there were various bold and foolish discourses, the Duke of Monmouth (age 30) being sent away.
John Evelyn's Diary. 13th September 1687. I went to Lambeth, and dined with the Archbishop (age 70). After dinner, I retired into the library, which I found exceedingly improved; there are also divers rare manuscripts in a room apart.
Between 14th September 1705 and 19th October 1705 a multinational Grand Alliance army led by Lord Peterborough (age 47) captured the city of Barcelona [Map] from its Spanish defenders, most of whom then joined the Grand Aliance army.
On 13th September 1705 Prince George of Hesse Darmstadt (age 36) was killed.
On 12th September 1709 Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort was born to Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort (age 25) and Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort (age 22). His mother Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort died from childbirth the next day. He married 1st May 1740 Elizabeth Berekeley Duchess Beaufort and had issue.
On 13th September 1712 John Blacket of Hoppyland (age 27) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Staindrop [Map]
John Blacket of Hoppyland: Around 1685 he was born.
On 13th September 1745 Francis I Holy Roman Emperor (age 36) succeeded I Holy Roman Emperor. Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 28) by marriage Holy Roman Empress.
On 13th September 1768 Vere Bertie (age 56) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Branston [Map].
Vere Bertie: Around 1712 he was born to Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and Albinia Farington Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. On 19th March 1729 Vere Bertie was commissioned an ensign in the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards. He retired in July 1737. On 13th September 1736 or 4th October 1736 Vere Bertie and Ann Casey were married. They had two sons, who died young, and two daughters. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Duke Ancaster and Kesteven and Albinia Farington Duchess Ancaster and Kesteven. In 1741 Vere Bertie was elected MP Boston.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
The London Gazette 13204. 13th September 1788.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir Joseph Yorke (age 64), Knight of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Dover, Baron of the Town and Port of Dover, in the County of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir James Harris (age 42), Knight of the Bath, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General of the United Provinces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Malmesbury, Baron of Malmesbury, in the County of Wilts.
The King has been pleased to appoint Charles Whitworth (age 36), Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extradinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Petersburgh.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Robert Liston, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Stockholm.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Daniel Hailes, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Warsaw.
The King has been pleased to approve of Thomas Gavino, Esq; to be Consul for the States General of the United Provinces at Gibraltar.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
On 13th September 1837 Amabel Elizabeth Robinson (age 23) died. Memorial at the De Grey Mausoleum, St John the Baptist Church, Flitton [Map]
Amabel Elizabeth Robinson: Around 1814 she was born to Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey and Henrietta Cole Countess de Grey.
On 13th September 1846 Bishop William Carey (age 76) died at his home in Portland Place, Marylebone. He was buried at St Asaph Cathedral [Map] where he has a memoral.
Bishop William Carey: On 18th November 1769 he was born. In 1820 he was appointed Bishop of Exeter. In 12th March 1830 Bishop William Carey was elected Bishop of St Asaph. In 1839 Henry Powell Ffoulkes was ordained deacon and priest by Bishop William Carey.
Ten Years' Digging. We spent the 13th of September [1851] in excavating at the large chambered barrow at Minninglow [Map], where we cleared out a very large and perfect megalithic chamber, on the south side, which had previously escaped a close examination at our hands, though it had evidently been explored before; as we found only one or two pieces of ancient human bone, and many animal bones of recent date. The plan shews the arrangement of the stones forming the chamber, with the interior dimensions, excepting the height, which is rather more than five feet; the largest capstone is about seven feet square.
There are several imperfect cists in the same barrow, and one of similar structure to the present, in the centre, which yet remains perfect, and is covered in by a capstone. At the west side of the mound we found two small brass coins of Constantino, jun., with the common reverse of two soldiers with standards - legend, GLORIA EXERCITVS, - which lay just below the turf, and numerous pieces of Romano-British pottery, which may be accounted for by the following extract from the MS. Diary of White Watson, F.L.S., of Bakewell, the friend and associate of many scientific men and antiquaries of the last century. Under a drawing of two urns similar to Roman ollæ in shape: - "1784, April 20th. Drawing of the fragments of two urns, found in a barrow at Minninglow, by Mi. C. Taylor, Stanton". "Time was, these ashes lived; A time must be. When others thus may stand And look on thee".
After 13th September 1852. Church of St Mary, East Raynham [Map]. Memorial to Lt General William Francis Bentinck Loftus (deceased) and Major Henry Loftus (age 29).
Lt General William Francis Bentinck Loftus: Around 1783 he was born to General William Loftus and Margaret King. On 13th September 1852 he died.
Major Henry Loftus: Around 1823 he was born to Lt General William Francis Bentinck Loftus. On 22nd November 1862 he died at Murree, India.
On 13th September 1868 Richard Rothwell (age 67) died.
On 13th September 1892 Viktoria Luise Hohenzollern Duchess Brunswick was born to Wilhelm Hohenzollern (age 33) and Empress Auguste Viktoria Oldenburg (age 33). She a great granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. She married 24th May 1913 her third cousin once removed Ernest Augustus Hanover Duke Brunswick, son of Ernest Augustus Hanover 3rd Duke Cumberland and Teviotdale and Thyra Glücksburg Duchess Cumberland and Teviotdale, and had issue.
On 13th September 1918 Rose Marie Kennedy was born to Joseph Patrick Kennedy (age 30) and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald (age 28).
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Leverhulme Memorial, Port Sunlight [Map]. Unveiled 13th September 1930 by Thomas Peacock, a veteran employee of Lever Brothers. Sculptor William Reid Dick. Built by John Stubbs and Son.
Leverhulme 1851-1925 to the honoured memory of William Hesketh first Viscount Leverhulme founder of Lever Brothers Limited and of Port Sunlight. A man remarkable for his business ability. His public benefactions and his love of beauty and art. This monument is erected by his fellow workers.
The figures at the base of the memorial symbolise the three great interests in the life of the founder of Port Sunlight industry, education and charity in its widest meaning the figure at the top of the column represents 'Inspiration' the foundation of all human progress
On 13th September 1938 Angus Douglas-Hamilton 15th Duke of Hamilton 12th Duke Brandon was born to Air Commodore Douglas Douglas-Hamilton 14th Duke of Hamilton 11th Duke Brandon (age 35).
On 13th September 1939 Arthur George Walker (age 77) died.
On 13th September 1267 Ludwig Wittelsbach was born to Louis "Strict" Wittelsbach II Duke Upper Bavaria (age 38) and Louis Anna Glogau Duchess Bavaria. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 13th September 1409 Joan Valois was born to Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 14) and Isabella Valois Queen Consort England (age 19). Isabella Valois Queen Consort England died in childbirth. Coefficient of inbreeding 9.29%.
On 13th September 1520 William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley was born to Richard Cecil (age 25) and Jane Heckington at Bourne. He married (1) 1541 Mary Cheke and had issue (2) 21st December 1546 Mildred Cooke Baroness Burghley and had issue.
On 13th September 1588 Edward Vaux 4th Baron Vaux Harrowden was born to George Vaux (age 23) and Elizabeth Roper. He married 30th June 1632 his fifth cousin once removed Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury, daughter of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk.
On 13th September 1604 William Brereton 1st Baronet was born to William Brereton (age 20) and Margaret Holland (age 19) at Handforth Hall, Cheshire [Map]. He married (1) 1623 Susan Booth Lady Brereton, daughter of George Booth 1st Baronet and Katherine Anderson Lady Dunham Massey, and had issue (2) after May 1637 Cicely Skeffington Lady Brereton, daughter of William Skeffington 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Dering, and had issue.
On 13th September 1609 William Paget 5th Baron Paget Beaudasert was born to William Paget 4th Baron Paget Beaudasert (age 37) and Lettice Knollys Baroness Geneville Beaudasert (age 26) at Beaudesert House, Staffordshire. He married 28th June 1632 his second cousin once removed Frances Rich Baroness Geneville Beaudasert, daughter of Henry Rich 1st Earl Holland and Isabel Cope Countess Holland, and had issue.
On 13th September 1667 Elizabeth Evelyn was born to John Evelyn (age 46) and Mary Browne (age 32). She married before 27th August 1685 Unknown Tippett.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 24th August 1673 Charlotte de Vere was born to Aubrey de Vere 20th Earl of Oxford (age 46) and Diana Kirke Countess of Oxford. She was baptised 13th September 1673 at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map].
On 13th September 1676 Élisabeth Charlotte Bourbon Duchess Lorraine was born to Philip Bourbon I Duke Orléans (age 35) and Elizabeth Charlotte Palatinate Simmern Duchess Orléans (age 24). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She married 13th October 1698 her fifth cousin once removed Leopold Duke of Lorraine and had issue.
On 12th September 1709 Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort was born to Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort (age 25) and Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort (age 22). His mother Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort died from childbirth the next day. He married 1st May 1740 Elizabeth Berekeley Duchess Beaufort and had issue.
On 13th September 1722 Catherine Chetwynd was born to John Chetwynd 2nd Viscount Chetwynd (age 40) and Esther Kent Viscountess Chetwynd (age 22). She married August 1748 John Talbot, son of Charles Talbot 1st Baron Talbot and Cecil Mathew Baroness Talbot, and had issue.
On 13th September 1731 George Onslow 1st Earl Onslow was born to Arthur Onslow (age 39). He married 26th June 1753 Henrietta Shelley Countess Onslow, daughter of John Shelley 4th Baronet and Margaret Pelham Lady Shelley, and had issue.
On 13th September 1734 Thomas Thynne 1st Marquess of Bath was born to Thomas Thynne 2nd Viscount Weymouth (age 24) and Louisa Carteret Viscountess Weymouth (age 22). He married 1759 his third cousin Elizabeth Bentinck Marchioness Bath, daughter of William Bentinck 2nd Duke Portland and Margaret Cavendish Harley 2nd Duchess Portland, and had issue.
On 13th September 1764 Richard Edgecumbe 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe was born to George Edgecumbe 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (age 44) and Emma Gilbert Countess Mount Edgcumbe. He married 21st February 1789 Sophia Hobart Countess Mount Edgcumbe, daughter of John Hobart 2nd Earl Buckinghamshire and Mary Anne Drury Countess Buckinghamshire, and had issue.
On 13th September 1765 Henry Fitzroy was born to Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 28) and Anne Warren Baroness Southampton (age 27). He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. He married 7th January 1790 Anne Wellesley, daughter of Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington and Anne Hill Countess Mornington, and had issue.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1774 Reverend Vere Isham was born to Justinian Isham 7th Baronet (age 34) and Susannah Barrett (age 30).
On 13th September 1793 Alexander Spearman 1st Baronet was born.
On 13th September 1812 James Jones was born to Charles Jones 17th Baron Scrope (age 38).
On 13th September 1819 Bishop Samuel Waldegrave was born to William Waldegrave 8th Earl Waldegrave (age 30) in Cardington, Bedfordshire.
On 13th September 1830 Arthur Townley Watson 2nd Baronet was born to Thomas Watson 1st Baronet (age 38). He married 3rd October 1861 Rosamund Rushworth Lady Watson and had issue.
On 13th September 1838 Arthur Philip Stanhope 6th Earl Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 5th Earl Stanhope (age 33) and Emily Harriet Countess Stanhope. He married 1869 Evelyn Henrietta Pennefather Countess Stanhope and had issue.
On 13th September 1838 Henry Farquhar 4th Baronet was born to Walter Rockliffe Farquhar 3rd Baronet (age 28) and Mary Octavia Somerset Lady Farquhar (age 24). He married 8th July 1862 his half fourth cousin Alice Brand Lady Farquhar, daughter of Henry Brand 1st Viscount Hampden and Eliza Ellice.
On 13th September 1847 Henry Edward Fox-Strangways 5th Earl of Ilchester was born to John George Charles Fox-Strangways (age 44) and Amelia Barbara Marjoribanks (age 31).
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1854 Granville Ponsonby was born to Walter William Brabazon Ponsonby 7th Earl Bessborough (age 33) and Louisa Susan Cornwallis Eliot Countess Bessborough (age 28).
On 13th September 1860 Ralph Cockayne Assheton 1st Baronet was born to Ralph Assheton (age 29).
On 13th September 1867 Wilfred William Ashley 1st Baron Mount Temple was born to Anthony Evelyn Melbourne Ashley-Cooper (age 31) and Sybella Charlotte Farquhar (age 21). He married (1) 4th February 1901 Amalia Mary Maud Cassel and had issue (2) 29th August 1914 Muriel Emily Spencer Baroness Mount Temple.
On 13th September 1877 Henry Molyneux Paget Howard 19th Earl Suffolk 12th Earl Berkshire was born to Henry Charles Howard 18th Earl Suffolk 11th Earl Berkshire (age 44) and Mary Eleanor Coventry Countess Suffolk and Berkshire (age 29). He married 26th December 1904 Margaret Hyde "Daisy" Leiter and had issue.
On 13th September 1877 Charles Stanhope Bateman-Hanbury was born to William Bateman-Hanbury 2nd Baron Bateman (age 51).
On 13th September 1887 Geoffrey Lambton was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 32) and Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.
On 13th September 1892 Steven Bilsland 1st Baron Bilsland was born to William Bilsland 1st Baronet (age 45) and Agnes Anne Steven Lady Bilsland. He married 1922 Amy Janet Colville.
On 13th September 1892 Viktoria Luise Hohenzollern Duchess Brunswick was born to Wilhelm Hohenzollern (age 33) and Empress Auguste Viktoria Oldenburg (age 33). She a great granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. She married 24th May 1913 her third cousin once removed Ernest Augustus Hanover Duke Brunswick, son of Ernest Augustus Hanover 3rd Duke Cumberland and Teviotdale and Thyra Glücksburg Duchess Cumberland and Teviotdale, and had issue.
On 13th September 1894 Kenneth Weir Hogg 6th Baronet was born to Guy Weir Hogg (age 32). He married 11th June 1936 Aline Emily Partington, daughter of Oswald Partington 2nd Baron Doverdale and Clara Isabel Murray Baroness Doverdale.
On 13th September 1918 Rose Marie Kennedy was born to Joseph Patrick Kennedy (age 30) and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald (age 28).
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1938 Angus Douglas-Hamilton 15th Duke of Hamilton 12th Duke Brandon was born to Air Commodore Douglas Douglas-Hamilton 14th Duke of Hamilton 11th Duke Brandon (age 35).
On 13th September 1944 Victoria Catherine Elizabeth Eden was born to Michael Henley aka Eden 7th Baron Henley 5th Baron Northington (age 30) and Elizabeth Hobhouse (age 23). She married 20th November 1965 her fifth cousin John Hedworth Jolliffe, son of William Jolliffe 4th Baron Hylton and Perdita.
On 13th September 1366 Walter Leslie Earl of Ross and Euphemia 6th Countess of Ross were married. She the daughter of William 5th Earl Ross.
On 13th September 1548 Maximilian Habsburg Spain II Holy Roman Emperor (age 21) and Maria of Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Charles V Holy Roman Emperor (age 48) and Isabel Aviz Queen Consort Spain. He the son of Ferdinand I Holy Roman Emperor (age 45) and Anne Jagiellon. They were first cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 13th September 1688 Richard Browne 3rd Baronet (age 32) and Dorothy Barnes (age 5) were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years.
On 13th September 1720 Thomas Lee 3rd Baronet (age 33) and Elizabeth Sandys Lady Lee were married. She by marriage Lady Lee of Hartwell in Buckinghamshire.
On 13th September 1731 John Bellew 4th Baron Bellew (age 29) and Anne Maxwell Baroness Bellew were married. She by marriage Baroness Bellew of Duleek. She the daughter of William Maxwell 5th Earl Nithsale and Winifred Herbert Countess Nithsdale (age 51). He the son of Richard Bellew 3rd Baron Bellew and Frances Brudenell Countess Newburgh. They were sixth cousins.
On 13th September 1758 Bishop Frederick Keppel (age 30) and Laura Walpole were married. He the son of William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle and Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle (age 55).
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1759 Charles Compton 7th Earl of Northampton (age 22) and Anne Somerset Countess Northampton (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort and Elizabeth Berekeley Duchess Beaufort (age 46). They were third cousin once removed.
On 13th September 1766 Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough (age 30) and Catherine Perceval Baroness Newborough were married. She the daughter of John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont (age 55) and Catherine Cecil Countess Egmont.
On 13th September 1939 Antony Guy Acland 5th Baronet (age 23) and Avriel Ann Wingfield-Stratford Lady Acland were married.
On 13th September 1106 Pierre Montdidier Count Dammartin died. His sister Adela succeeded II Countess Dammartin.
On 13th September 1321 Edmund Butler 1st Earl Carrick (age 53) died.
On 13th September 1370 Simon Fleming 1st Baron Slane (age 52) died. His son Thomas (age 12) succeeded 2nd Baron Slane.
On 13th September 1382 Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Castile (age 24) died.
On 13th September 1438 Edward "The Philosopher" I King Portugal (age 46) died. His son Alfonso (age 6) succeeded V King Portugal.
On 13th September 1488 Charles Bourbon Archbishop of Lyons (age 54) died.
On 13th September 1544 Archbishop Edward Lee (age 62) died.
On 13th September 1598 Philip "The Prudent" II King Spain (age 71) died. His son Philip (age 20) succeeded III King Spain.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1633 Valentine Brown 1st Baronet died. His son Valentine succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
On 13th September 1650 Archbishop Ferdinand Wittelsbach (age 72) died.
On 13th September 1660 Henry Stewart 1st Duke Gloucester (age 20) died of smallpox. Duke Gloucester and Earl Cambridge extinct. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map] in the same vault as Mary Queen of Scots.
On 13th September 1730 Elizabeth Harby Baroness Reade (age 69) died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.
On 13th September 1736 Julia Blacket Lady Calverley (age 50) died.
On 13th September 1775 Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave (age 53) died. His son Constantine (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baron Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford. Anne Elizabeth Cholmley Baroness Mulgrave (age 5) by marriage Baroness Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford.
On 13th September 1791 Catherine Moyle Marchioness Abercorn (age 31) died.
On 13th September 1825 Clotworthy Taylour aka Rowley 1st Baron Langford (age 61) died. His son Hercules (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baron Langford of Summerhill in Meath.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1836 Charlotte Fitzgerald 1st Baroness Rayleigh (age 78) died. Her son John (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baron Rayleigh of Terling Place in Essex.
On 13th September 1839 William Thellusson 3rd Baron Rendlesham (age 41) died. His brother Frederick (age 41) succeeded 4th Baron Rendlesham of Rendlesham in Suffolk.
On 13th September 1846 Bishop William Carey (age 76) died at his home in Portland Place, Marylebone. He was buried at St Asaph Cathedral [Map] where he has a memoral.
Bishop William Carey: On 18th November 1769 he was born. In 1820 he was appointed Bishop of Exeter. In 12th March 1830 Bishop William Carey was elected Bishop of St Asaph. In 1839 Henry Powell Ffoulkes was ordained deacon and priest by Bishop William Carey.
On 13th September 1853 Henry Onslow 2nd Baronet (age 69) died. His son Henry (age 44) succeeded 3rd Baronet Onslow of Althain.
On 13th September 1857 Henry David Erskine 12th Earl of Buchan (age 74) died. His son David (age 41) succeeded 13th Earl Buchan.
On 13th September 1865 Thomas Lyon Bowes 12th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 42) died. His brother Claude (age 41) succeeded 13th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne. Frances Dora Smith Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 33) by marriage Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne.
On 13th September 1868 Richard Rothwell (age 67) died.
On 13th September 1875 Francis Theophilus Henry Hastings 13th Earl Huntingdon (age 67) died. His son Francis (age 33) succeeded 14th Earl Huntingdon. Mary Anne Westenra Countess Huntingdon (age 28) by marriage Countess Huntingdon.
On 13th September 1897 Maria Jane Elizabeth Ponsonby Baroness Mauley (age 78) died.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1900 Henry Page-Turner Barron 2nd Baronet (age 75) died unmarried. Baronet Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford extinct.
On 13th September 1907 Henry Hucks Gibbs 1st Baron Aldenham (age 88) died. His son Alban (age 61) succeeded 2nd Baron Aldenham of Aldenham in Hertfordshire.
On 13th September 1909 Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet (age 78) died. His son Hugh (age 36) succeeded 8th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Helen Katharine Lowther Lady Blackett (age 32) by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 13th September 1913 Emily Anne Frankland-Russell Lady Frankland (age 91) died.
On 13th September 1916 Sigmund Neumann 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son Cecil (age 25) succeeded 2nd Baronet Neumann of Cecil Lodge.
On 13th September 1919 James Henry Domville 5th Baronet (age 29) died. His brother Cecil (age 26) succeeded 6th Baronet Domville of St Albans.
On 13th September 1919 Cecil Victoria Kerr Baroness Montagu of Beaulieu (age 53) died.
On 13th September 1937 Maurice Colborne Boileau 3rd Baronet (age 71) died unmarried. His brother Raymond (age 68) succeeded 4th Baronet Boileau of Tacolneston Hall in Norfolk.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th September 1939 Arthur George Walker (age 77) died.
On 13th September 1947 Sibell Faithfull Lumley Baroness Ampthill died.
On 13th September 1962 Hubert William Ponsonby 5th Baron de Mauley (age 84) died. His son Gerald (age 40) succeeded 6th Baron de Mauley. Helen Alice Douglas Baroness de Mauley (age 40) by marriage Baroness de Mauley.
On 13th September 1964 Fitzroy Somerset 4th Baron Raglan (age 79) died. His son FitzRoy (age 36) succeeded 5th Baron Raglan.
On 13th September 1972 Timothy Patrick Bowes-Lyon 16th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 54) died.
On 13th September 1978 Hubert Guy Maryon Maryon-Wilson 13th Baronet (age 90) died. Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex extinct.