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In July 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) rewarded those who supported his Restoration ...
2nd. Maurice Berkeley 3rd Viscount Fitzhardinge (age 32) was created 1st Baronet Berkeley of Bruton in Somerset. Anne Lee Viscountess Fitzhardinge (age 37) by marriage Lady Berkeley of Bruton in Somerset.
4th. Thomas Myddelton 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Myddelton of Chirk Castle.
6th. Varney Noel 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Noel.
7th. George Monck 1st Duke Albemarle (age 51) was created 1st Duke Albemarle, 1st Earl Torrington in Devon. Anne Clarges Duchess Albermarle (age 41) by marriage Duchess Albemarle.
12th. Robert Hales 1st Baronet (age 50) was created 1st Baronet Hales of Beakesbourne in Kent.
12th. Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich (age 34) was created 1st Earl Sandwich. Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich (age 35) by marriage Countess Sandwich.
14th. Elizabeth Feilding Countess Guildford was created 1st Countess Guildford by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. The peerage for life.
18th. Samuel Morland 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Morland of Sulhamstead Banister. Susanne de Milleville Lady Morland by marriage Lady Morland of Sulhamstead Banister.
23rd. Henry Vernon 1st Baronet (age 55) was created 1st Baronet Vernon of Hodnet in Shropshire.
23rd. John Aubrey 1st Baronet (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Aubrey of Llantrithyd in Glamorganshire.
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On 18th July 1232 John "Tadody aka Fatherless" Braose 8th Baron Bramber (age 35) died from a fall from a horse at Bramber. His son William (age 8) succeeded 9th Baron Bramber Feudal.
On 18th July 1881 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (age 65) died. Memoral at the Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh Cathedral [Map].
Arthur Penrhyn Stanley: On 13th December 1815 he was born to Bishop Edward Stanley. In 1864 he was appointed Dean of Westminster Abbey. Life's Ebb And Flow Chapter IV. [30th April 1881]. Our dear friend, the Bishop of St. Albans (Claughton), helped by our neighbour the rector of Little Easton, who had kept in the background during the ceremony. The register was signed by the Prince of Wales, Prince Leopold, and Lords Warwick and Rosslyn. Our honeymoon was spent at beautiful Ditton Park, which was lent us by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, and there, in lovely May weather, we had a fortnight on the river, boating and canoeing. But, alas for romance, there was one worldly honour given us that demanded all our self-control. We were commanded to dine at Windsor Castle on the day after our wedding, and I was asked to wear my bridal dress, orange blossoms and all! I must confess that Her Majesty's kindness on that occasion went far to soothe the shyness of a bride in her teens. The Queen took from my corsage a spray of orange blossom to keep as a souvenir and said many charming things about the beauty of my frock. Her Majesty so much admired what she was pleased to call the "lovely" dress, that I had a note next day from Lady Churchill, then in waiting, to say that the Queen wished so very much to possess a photograph of me if I would have myself taken in the gown, and hoping I was not too tired from the long standing. In 1883 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley and Augusta Elizabeth Frederica Bruce were married. She the daughter of Thomas Bruce 11th Earl Kincardine 7th Earl Elgin 1766-1841 and Elizabeth Oswald Countess Kincardine and Elgin. He the son of Bishop Edward Stanley.
On 18th July 1553 Thomas Tresham (age 53) proclaimed as queen Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (age 37) and accompanied her to London at Northampton [Map].
On 18th July 1501 Isabella of Austria Queen Consort Denmark and Norway was born to Philip "Handsome Fair" King Castile (age 22) and Joanna "The Mad" Trastámara Queen Castile (age 22) at Brussels [Map]. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.88%.
On 18th July 1552 Rudolf II Holy Roman Emperor was born to Maximilian Habsburg Spain II Holy Roman Emperor (age 24) and Maria of Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 10.03%.
On 18th July 1658 Leopold Habsburg Spain I Holy Roman Emperor (age 18) succeeded I Holy Roman Emperor.
On 18th July 1922 Louis Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (age 22) and Edwina Ashley (age 20) were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. He the son of Prince Louis of Battenburg 1st Marquess Milford Haven and Victoria Hesse Darmstadt Marchioness Milford Haven (age 59).
The wedding, which attracted hugh crowds, was attending by Queen Mary (age 55), Queen Alexandra (age 77) and the Prince of Wales.
Left to right: Mary Ashley (age 15), Princess Margarita Glücksburg (age 17), Joan Esther Sybilla Pakenham (age 18), Sophie Glücksburg (age 8) (seated), Louis Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Edwina Ashley, Prince of Wales (age 28), Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper (age 19) (seated), Princess Theodora (age 16) and Princess Cecile (age 11) (seated).
On 18th July 1664 Petronilla Jiménez Queen Aragon Abdicated. Her son Alfonso succeeded II King Aragon.
On 18th July 1194 Guy I King Jerusalem (age 44) died at Nicosia. His brother Almaric (age 49) succeeded II King Jerusalem.
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries 1896 Dec 17 Thirkel Low. On July 18th, 1895, the Messrs. Salt and myself excavated a round barrow, 42 feet in diameter, upon this hill [Thirkel Low Round Barrow [Map]]. It was of considerable interest, for the construction of both the mound and the receptacle of its primary interment admitted of full and easy determination. As in the preceding barrow, part of its edge, that from east to south-west, was well defined by large stones set on end and inclining inwards. These were obviously the remnants of a former podium consisting of such stones in actual contact with one another; but the mound did not appear to have ever been completely surrounded by the stones, for its north and north-west portions consisted mainly of rock, the outer face of which continued the circle. Within this podium, weathered limestones from the surrounding waste had been piled up without any order whatever. At the time of our excavation, the surface, in spite of its many irregularities, presented a general slight convexity, which probably approximated to its original form and height a shallow truncated cone with slightly domed top, the podium forming the shoulder. The preliminary investigation showed that the mound had not been much disturbed. A Mr. Webster made several slight excavations in 1894, and Mr. Salt a shallow trench (A on the accompanying plan and section from my notes on the spot); both found a few scattered bones.
Avebury by William Stukeley. 18th July 1728. Table XI. Rundway hill 18 July, 1723. A. Bekhampton. B. the Model of a Camp. C. Celtic barrows. D. the way to Verlucio. [The drawing shows Silbury Hill [Map] and Cherhill aka Oldbury Hill Fort [Map]]
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The 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.
Collectanea by John Leland. The XVIIIth Day of the Monneth [18th July 1503] the said Quene (age 13) departed fro the said Newbrough, to Allerton; and at the Intrynge of the said Place, sche was receyved by the Vicayr and Folks of the Church [White Friars Priory, Northallerton [Map]] with the Freres Carmelits in Processyon, and the Byschop Morray did as before. From that Place she was conveyd, as Custome was, to the Manayr of the said Bisschop of Durham [Map].
John Evelyn's Diary. 18th July 1679. I went early to the Old Bailey Sessions House, to the famous trial of Sir George Wakeman, one of the Queen's (age 40) physicians, and three Benedictine monks; the first (whom I was well acquainted with, and take to be a worthy gentleman abhorring such a fact), for intending to poison the King (age 49); the others as accomplices to carry on the plot, to subvert the government, and introduce Popery. The bench was crowded with the judges, Lord Mayor justices, and innumerable spectators. The chief accusers, Dr. Oates (age 29) (as he called himself), and one Bedlow, a man of inferior note. Their testimonies were not so pregnant, and I fear much of it from hearsay, but swearing positively to some particulars, which drew suspicion upon their truth; nor did circumstances so agree, as to give either the bench or jury so entire satisfaction as was expected. After, therefore, a long and tedious trial of nine hours, the jury brought them in not guilty, to the extraordinary triumph of the Papists, and without sufficient disadvantage and reflections on witnesses, especially Oates and Bedlow.
John Evelyn's Diary. 18th July 1685. I went to see the muster of the 6 Scotch and English regiments whom the Prince of Orange (age 34) had lately sent to his Ma* (age 51) out of Holland upon this rebellion, but which were now returning, there having ben no occasion for their use. They were all excellently clad and well disciplin'd, and were incamped on Blackheath [Map] with their tents: the King and Queene (age 46) came to see them exercise, and the manner of their incampment, which was very neate and magnificent. By a grosse mistake of the Secretary of his Ma*'s forces, it had ben order'd that they should be quarter'd in private houses, contrary to an Act of Parliament, but on my informing his Ma* timely of it, It was prevented. The two horsemen wch my son and myselfe sent into the county troopes, were now come home, after a moneth's being out to our greate charge.
John Evelyn's Diary. 18th July 1691. To London to hear Mr. Stringfellow preach his first sermon in the newly erected Church of Trinity, in Conduit Street; to which I did recommend him to Dr. Tenison (age 54) for the constant preacher and lecturer. This Church, formerly built of timber on Hounslow-Heath by King James (age 57) for the mass priests, being begged by Dr. Tenison, rector of St. Martin's [Map], was set up by that public-minded, charitable, and pious man near my son's dwelling in Dover Street, chiefly at the charge of the Doctor. I know him to be an excellent preacher and a fit person. This Church, though erected in St. Martin's, which is the Doctor's parish, he was not only content, but was the sole industrious mover, that it should be made a separate parish, in regard of the neighborhood having become so populous. Wherefore to countenance and introduce the new minister, and take possession of a gallery designed for my son's family, I went to London, where, [NOTE. Text runs out?].
John Evelyn's Diary. 18th July 1693. I dined with Lord Mulgrave (age 45), with the Earl of Devonshire (age 53), Mr. Hampden (age 40) (a scholar and fine gentleman), Dr. Davenant, Sir Henry Vane, and others, and saw and admired the Venus of Correggio, which Lord Mulgrave had newly bought of Mr. Daun for £250; one of the best paintings I ever saw.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1664. Thence to St. James's to the Duke (age 30), and there did our usual business. He discourses very freely of a warr with Holland, to begin about winter, so that I believe we shall come to it. Before we went up to the Duke, Sir G. Carteret (age 54) and I did talk together in the Parke about my Chancellor's (age 55) business of the timber; he telling me freely that my Chancellor was never so angry with him in all his life, as he was for this business, in great passion; and that when he saw me there, he knew what it was about. And plots now with me how we may serve my Lord, which I am mightily glad of; and I hope together we may do it.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1664. Thence to my Chancellor's (age 55), but he being busy I went away to the 'Change [Map], and so home to dinner.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1664. By and by comes Creed, and I out with him to Fleet Street, and he to Mr. Povy's (age 50), I to my Chancellor's (age 55), and missing him again walked to Povy's, and there saw his new perspective in his closet. Povy, to my great surprise and wonder, did here attacque me in his own and Mr. Bland's behalf that I should do for them both for the new contractors for the victualling of the garrison. Which I am ashamed that he should ask of me, nor did I believe that he was a man that did seek benefit in such poor things. Besides that he professed that he did not believe that I would have any hand myself in the contract, and yet here declares that he himself would have profit by it, and himself did move me that Sir W. Rider might join, and Ford with Gauden. I told him I had no interest in them, but I fear they must do something to him, for he told me that those of the Mole did promise to consider him.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1664. I to my Chancellor (age 55), and discoursed his business with him. I perceive, and he says plainly, that he will not have any man to have it in his power to say that my Chancellor did contrive the wronging the King (age 34) of his timber; but yet I perceive, he would be glad to have service done him therein; and told me Sir G. Carteret (age 54) hath told him that he and I would look after his business to see it done in the best manner for him. Of this I was glad, and so away.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1665. Up and to the office, where all the morning, and so to my house and eat a bit of victuals, and so to the 'Change [Map], where a little business and a very thin Exchange [Map]; and so walked through London to the Temple [Map], where I took water for Westminster to the Duke of Albemarle (age 56), to wait on him, and so to Westminster Hall [Map], and there paid for my newes-books, and did give Mrs. Michell, who is going out of towne because of the sicknesse, and her husband, a pint of wine, and so Sir W. Warren coming to me by appointment we away by water home, by the way discoursing about the project I have of getting some money and doing the King (age 35) good service too about the mast docke at Woolwich, Kent [Map], which I fear will never be done if I do not go about it.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1666. Up in good case, and so by coach to St. James's after my fellows, and there did our business, which is mostly every day to complain of want of money, and that only will undo us in a little time. Here, among other things, before us all, the Duke of Yorke (age 32) did say, that now at length he is come to a sure knowledge that the Dutch did lose in the late engagements twenty-nine captains and thirteen ships. Upon which Sir W. Coventry (age 38) did publickly move, that if his Royal Highness had this of a certainty, it would be of use to send this down to the fleete, and to cause it to be spread about the fleete, for the recovering of the spirits of the officers and seamen; who are under great dejectedness for want of knowing that they did do any thing against the enemy, notwithstanding all that they did to us. Which, though it be true, yet methought was one of the most dishonourable motions to our countrymen that ever was made; and is worth remembering.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1666. Thence with Sir W. Pen (age 45) home, calling at Lilly's (age 47), to have a time appointed when to be drawn among the other Commanders of Flags the last year's fight. And so full of work Lilly is, that he was faro to take his table-book out to see how his time is appointed, and appointed six days hence for him to come between seven and eight in the morning.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1666. Thence with him home; and there by appointment I find Dr. Fuller (age 58), now Bishop of Limericke, in Ireland; whom I knew in his low condition at Twittenham. I had also by his desire Sir W. Pen (age 45), and with him his lady (age 42) and daughter (age 15), and had a good dinner, and find the Bishop the same good man as ever; and in a word, kind to us, and, methinks, one of the comeliest and most becoming prelates in all respects that ever I saw in my life. During dinner comes an acquaintance of his, Sir Thomas Littleton (age 45); whom I knew not while he was in my house, but liked his discourse; and afterwards, by Sir W. Pen, do come to know that he is one of the greatest speakers in the House of Commons, and the usual second to the great Vaughan (age 62). So was sorry I did observe him no more, and gain more of his acquaintance.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1668. Thence to the office, and then with my wife to the 'Change [Map] and Unthanke's, after having been at Cooper's (age 59) and sat there for her picture, which will be a noble picture, but yet I think not so like as Hales's (age 68) is.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 18th July 1668. So home and to my office, and then to walk in the garden, and home to supper and to bed. They say the King of France (age 29) is making a war again, in Flanders, with the King of Spain (age 6); the King of Spain refusing to give him all that he says was promised him in the treaty. Creed told me this day how when the King (age 38) was at my Lord Cornwallis's when he went last to Newmarket, Suffolk, that being there on a Sunday, the Duke of Buckingham (age 40) did in the afternoon to please the King make a bawdy sermon to him out of Canticles, and that my Lord Cornwallis did endeavour to get the King a whore, and that must be a pretty girl the daughter of the parson of the place, but that she did get away, and leaped off of some place and killed herself, which if true is very sad.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1518. 18th July 1518. R. O. 4326. Pace (age 36) to WOLSEY.
Yesternight the King was advertised that one of my Lady Princess's servants was sick of a hot ague. He has commanded Pace to write to Mr. Sydnor that the Princess should come to Byssham Abbey, remain there Tuesday, and be at the More on Wednesday. The King has since heard that the servant has recovered. He wishes the Princess to be removed, notwithstanding, till she hear further the King's pleasure, from Enfield. The Council wish Wolsey would devise "such gistes as shall be most for the King's surety and my Lady's," in consequence of the contagion. "We have daily advertisements here, other of some sweating or the great sickness from places very near unto us; and as for surfeits and drunkenness we have enough at home. My Lord of Durham's books were yesterday full evil entreated by lewd persons, to his no small discontentation. The Queen intendeth to hunt tomorrow four miles hence in a little park of Sir John Pechy's. Your grace shall receive here inclosed gistes devised by divers ways for my Lady Princess after she shall depart hence." From the More, 18 July.
Hol., pp. 2. Add.: To my Lord Cardinal's grace. Endd.
ii. "The Princesse Giestes from Bisham to Hawryng."—"From Bysham to the More,—from the More to Enveld,—from Enveld to Hawryng."
"From Bysham to the More,—from the More to Tytynanger 8 miles, or to Hatfield 12,—from the More to Fortescuys Place 15 miles,—from Hatfield to Havvring 12 miles,—from Tytynanger to Havring 15 miles."
P. 1. Detached slip of paper.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1528. 18th July 1528. R.O. St. P.I.314. 4528. Thomas Benet, Priest, to Wolsey.
Repaired to Wilton [Map], and used every effort to bring over the nuns to Wolsey's wishes. Found them untoward, and put three or four of the captains of them in ward. Has closed up the doors, that none might have access to the nunnery. Found only the new elect and her sisters compliant. As they are now visited by the plague, and much straitened in their lodging by the burning of their dormitory, thought it best to advertise Wolsey before taking further proceedings. Wilton, 18 July.
Hol., p.1. Add. Sealed. Endd.
The London Gazette 15160. Whitehall, July 18, 1799. The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Honorable Sir John Scott (age 48), Knight, late His Majesty's Attorney-General, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Eldon, of Eldon, in the County Palatine of Durham.
The London Gazette 35220. Central Chancery Of The Orders Of Knighthood.
St. James's Palace, S.W.1. 18th July, 1941.
The King has been gracidusly pleased to award the GEORGE CROSS to:-
Charles Henry George Howard, Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire (deceased), Chief Field Research and Experimental Officer, Directorate of Scientific Research, Ministry of Supply.
For conspicuous bravery in connection with bomb disposal.
On 18th July 1822 the body of Percy Bysshe Shelley (deceased) was discovered washed ashore at Viareggio. He was cremated on the beach and his remains buried at the Cimitero Acattolico, Rome.
On 18th July 1944 John "Rex" Whistler (age 39) was killed in action after he left his tank to go to the aid of other men in his unit. His body now lies in Section III, Row F, Grave 22 of Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
18th July 1792. John Warwick Smith (age 42). "The ascent to the ruins Harlech Castle [Map]".
18th July 1899. Godfrey Bingley (age 57). Monnow Bridge, Monmouth [Map].
18th July 1907. Godfrey Bingley (age 65). Ludlow Castle [Map].
18th July 1899. Godfrey Bingley (age 57). Raglan Castle [Map].
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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.
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18th July 1899. Godfrey Bingley (age 57). Caerlaverock Castle [Map].
18th July 1536. Attainder of Lord Thomas Howard 1536 28 Hen 8 c24 by which Thomas Howard (age 25) was attainted for having married the King's (age 45) niece Margaret Douglas Countess Lennox (age 20) in secret thereby attempting to "interrupt ympedyte and lett the seid Succession of the Crowne" (she, Margaret Douglas Countess Lennox, was heir to the throne at the time). The Act sentenced Howard to death although it wasn't implemented.
St Albans Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Henry Pye Rich, died, 18th July 1809. The "Treaty of Peace" being the treaty between Great Britain and United States of America to cease hostilities, ratified on the 14h of January 1784.
Exterior and interior of St Katherine's Church, Rowsley [Map]. The building of the church was commenced on 29th May 1854 by the 7th Duke Rutland (age 35) who laid coins of every value, from a sovereign to half a farthing in the foundations. The church was built to the designs of the architect Anthony Salvin. It was dedicated to St Catherine, after the name and in honour of the late Lady Manners. It was consecrated on 18th July 1855.
18th July 2015. Black Country Living Museum 1940s Weekend.
On 13th August 1905 Emily Theresa Stern Baroness Sherborne (age 59) died. On 18th July 1919 Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne (age 74) died. His brother Frederick (age 65) succeeded 5th Baron Sherborne. Monument in Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne [Map].
Emily Theresa Stern Baroness Sherborne: Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne and she were married. On 21st April 1846 she was born to Hermann Stern. On 8th March 1883 James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne died. His son Edward succeeded 4th Baron Sherborne. She by marriage Baroness Sherborne.
Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne: On 23rd April 1831 he was born to James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne and Elizabeth Howard. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
Frederick Dutton 5th Baron Sherborne: On 28th May 1840 he was born to James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne and Elizabeth Howard at Bibury, Gloucestershire%. On 2nd January 1920 Frederick Dutton 5th Baron Sherborne died. His nephew James succeeded 6th Baron Sherborne.
On 18th July 1750 Frederick Adolph Duke of Östergötland was born to Adolph Frederick King Sweden (age 40) and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden (age 30).. He a great grandson of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland.
Between 1451 and 15th June 1452 Robert Boyd 1st Lord Boyd (age 31) was created 1st Lord Boyd by King James II of Scotland (age 20). On 15th June 1452 King James II of Scotland confirmed the charter of Robert Boyd, Lord of Kilmarnock and of Dalry, conveying one-third of the lands of Lynn in Dalry to Robert Boyd [indweller] of Lynn. He took his seat in Parliament on 18th July 1454.
On 18th July 1859 Honora Glynne (age 13) died. She was buried at the Church of St Deiniol, Hawarden, Flintshire.
Honora Glynne: On 29th December 1845 she was born to Henry Glynne and Lavinia Lyttelton.
Births on the 18th July
On 18th July 1627 Henry Howard 5th Earl Suffolk was born to Theophilus Howard 2nd Earl Suffolk (age 44) and Elizabeth Home Countess Suffolk (age 28).
On 18th July 1788 John Lumley-Savile 8th Earl Scarborough was born to John Lumley-Savile 7th Earl Scarborough (age 27) and Anna Maria Herring Viscountess Lumley.
On 18th July 1830 Olivia Montagu Countess Tankerville was born to George Montagu 6th Duke Manchester (age 31) and Millicent Sparrow Duchess Manchester (age 32).
On 18th July 1728 Frances Seymour was born to Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset (age 65) and Charlotte Finch Duchess Somerset (age 35).
On 18th July 1856 William Frederick Cuthbert Vernon was born to Augustus Henry Vernon 6th Baron Vernon (age 27) and Harriet Frances Maria Anson Baroness Vernon (age 28).
On 18th July 1859 Geoffrey George Gordon Fitz-Clarence 3rd Earl Munster was born to William Fitz-Clarence 2nd Earl Munster (age 35) and Wilhelmina Kennedy-Erskine (age 29). He a great grandson of King William IV of the United Kingdom. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
On 18th July 1655 Rebecca Herbert was born to Philip Herbert 5th Earl Pembroke 2nd Earl Montgomery (age 34) and Catherine Villiers Countess Pembroke and Montgomery (age 34). She was baptised on 22nd July 1655 at St Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf [Map].
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On 18th July 1846 John Pleydell-Bouverie was born to Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie 4th Earl Radnor (age 30) and Mary Augusta Frederica Grimston (age 24).
On 18th July 1630 Mary Calvert was born to Cecil Calvert 2nd Baron Baltimore (age 24) and Ann Arundell Baroness Baltimore (age 14).
On 18th July 1771 Charles Lawrence Dundas was born to Thomas Dundas 1st Baron Dundas (age 30) and Charlotte Fitzwilliam Baroness Dundas (age 25).
On 18th July 1501 Isabella of Austria Queen Consort Denmark and Norway was born to Philip "Handsome Fair" King Castile (age 22) and Joanna "The Mad" Trastámara Queen Castile (age 22) at Brussels [Map]. Coefficient of inbreeding 2.88%.
On 18th July 1552 Rudolf II Holy Roman Emperor was born to Maximilian Habsburg Spain II Holy Roman Emperor (age 24) and Maria of Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 10.03%.
On 18th July 1687 Mary Ross Duchess Atholl was born to William Ross 12th Lord Ross (age 31).
On 18th July 1781 Georgiana Gordon Duchess Bedford was born to Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon (age 38) and Jane Maxwell Duchess Gordon (age 33).
On 18th July 1726 George Savile 8th Baronet was born to George Savile 7th Baronet (age 48) and Mary Pratt.
On 18th July 1967 Rupert Mitford 6th Baron Redesdale was born to Clement Freeman-Mitford 5th Baron Redesdale (age 35).
On 18th July 1834 Berkeley Reynolds-Moreton 4th Earl of Ducie was born to Henry Reynolds-Moreton 2nd Earl Ducie (age 32) and Elizabeth Dutton Countess Ducie (age 27).
On 18th July 1871 John Scott Horsbrugh-Porter 2nd Baronet was born to Andrew Marshall Porter 1st Baronet (age 34).
On 18th July 1872 Charles Littleton was born to Edward George Littleton 3rd Baron Hatherton (age 29) and Charlotte Louisa Rowley Baroness Hatherton (age 27).
On 18th July 1861 Henry Richard Glyn 3rd Baron Wolverton was born to Vice-Admiral Henry Carr Glyn (age 32).
On 18th July 1746 Elizabeth Ridge Viscountess Ashbrook was born to Thomas Ridge of Oxfordshire.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 18th July 1750 Frederick Adolph Duke of Östergötland was born to Adolph Frederick King Sweden (age 40) and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden (age 30).. He a great grandson of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland.
On 18th July 1893 David Ogilvy 12th Earl of Airlie was born to David Ogilvy 11th Earl of Airlie (age 37) and Mabell Gore Countess Airlie (age 27).
Marriages on the 18th July
On 18th July 1655 John Chichester 1st Baronet (age 32) and Mary Colley were married.
On 18th July 1807 Henry Pelham-Clinton 4th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne (age 22) and Georgiana Elizabeth Miller Mundy Duchess Newcastle under Lyne (age 18) were married in Lambeth Palace [Map]. She by marriage Duchess Newcastle under Lyme. He the son of Thomas Pelham-Clinton 3rd Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne and Anna Maria Stanhope Countess Lincoln.
On 18th July 1653 George Coventry 3rd Baron Coventry (age 25) and Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry (age 17) were married. She by marriage Baroness Coventry. She the daughter of John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet (age 44) and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 39).
On 18th July 1432 James "White Earl" Butler 4th Earl Ormonde (age 39) and Joan or Elizabeth Fitzgerald Countess Ormonde were married. She by marriage Countess Ormonde. She the daughter of Gerald Fitzgerald 5th Earl of Kildare and Margaret Rocheford Countess Kildare. He the son of James Butler 3rd Earl Ormonde and Anne Welles Countess Ormonde. They were half second cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England.
On 18th July 1944 Charles Alfred Euston Fitzroy 10th Duke Grafton (age 52) and Rita Emily Carr-Ellison Duchess Grafton (age 32) were married. She by marriage Duchess Grafton.
On 18th July 1922 Louis Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (age 22) and Edwina Ashley (age 20) were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. He the son of Prince Louis of Battenburg 1st Marquess Milford Haven and Victoria Hesse Darmstadt Marchioness Milford Haven (age 59).
The wedding, which attracted hugh crowds, was attending by Queen Mary (age 55), Queen Alexandra (age 77) and the Prince of Wales.
Left to right: Mary Ashley (age 15), Princess Margarita Glücksburg (age 17), Joan Esther Sybilla Pakenham (age 18), Sophie Glücksburg (age 8) (seated), Louis Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Edwina Ashley, Prince of Wales (age 28), Mary Sibell Ashley-Cooper (age 19) (seated), Princess Theodora (age 16) and Princess Cecile (age 11) (seated).
On 18th July 1703 Henry Northcote 4th Baronet (age 44) and Penelope Lovett Lady Northcote (age 26) were married.
On 18th July 1677 John Burgoyne 3rd Baronet (age 26) and Constance Lucy Lady Burgoyne (age 18) were married.
On 18th July 1717 Marcus Beresford 1st Earl Tyrone (age 23) and Catherine Power Countess Tyrone (age 15) were married. She the daughter of James Power 3rd Earl Tyrone. They were second cousin once removed.
On 18th July 1866 William Molyneux 4th Earl Sefton (age 30) and Cecil Emily Jolliffe (age 28) were married. He the son of Charles William Molyneux 3rd Earl Sefton.
On 18th July 1861 Arthur Wrottesley 3rd Baron Wrottesley (age 37) and Augusta Elizabeth Denison Baroness Wrottesley (age 28) were married. They were sixth cousins.
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The 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.
On 18th July 1810 Henry Maturin Farrington 3rd Baronet (age 32) and Jane Curry (age 18) were married.
On 18th July 1865 Francis Wheler Hood 4th Viscount Hood (age 27) and Edith Lydia Drummond Ward Viscountess Hood (age 17) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Viscountess Hood of Whitley in Warwickshire.
On 18th July 1688 William Monson 4th Baronet (age 34) and Laetitia Paulet were married.
On 18th July 1883 Edward Arthur Palk 5th Baron Haldon (age 29) and Charlotte Frances Shelley (age 28) were married. They were second cousin once removed.
On 18th July 1771 George Amyand aka Cornewall 2nd Baronet (age 22) and Catherine Cornewall (age 19) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She her father's heir. He adopted his father-in-law's surname Cornewall two days later on 20 Jul 1771.
On 18th July 1861 Theodore Brinckman 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Cecilia Augusta Conyngham were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She the daughter of Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham (age 64) and Jane Paget Marchioness Conyngham (age 62). They were fifth cousins.
Deaths on the 18th July
On 18th July 1889 Alexander Hugh Baring 4th Baron Ashburton (age 54) died at Bath House. His son Francis (age 22) succeeded 5th Baron Ashburton of Ashburton in Devon.
On 18th July 1994 Rupert Baring 4th Baron Revelstoke (age 83) died. His son John (age 59) succeeded 5th Baron Revelstoke of Membland in Devon.
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The 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.
On 18th July 1232 John "Tadody aka Fatherless" Braose 8th Baron Bramber (age 35) died from a fall from a horse at Bramber. His son William (age 8) succeeded 9th Baron Bramber Feudal.
On 18th July 1753 Winifrede Howard Baroness Stourton (age 26) died.
On 18th July 1881 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (age 65) died. Memoral at the Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh Cathedral [Map].
Arthur Penrhyn Stanley: On 13th December 1815 he was born to Bishop Edward Stanley. In 1864 he was appointed Dean of Westminster Abbey. Life's Ebb And Flow Chapter IV. [30th April 1881]. Our dear friend, the Bishop of St. Albans (Claughton), helped by our neighbour the rector of Little Easton, who had kept in the background during the ceremony. The register was signed by the Prince of Wales, Prince Leopold, and Lords Warwick and Rosslyn. Our honeymoon was spent at beautiful Ditton Park, which was lent us by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, and there, in lovely May weather, we had a fortnight on the river, boating and canoeing. But, alas for romance, there was one worldly honour given us that demanded all our self-control. We were commanded to dine at Windsor Castle on the day after our wedding, and I was asked to wear my bridal dress, orange blossoms and all! I must confess that Her Majesty's kindness on that occasion went far to soothe the shyness of a bride in her teens. The Queen took from my corsage a spray of orange blossom to keep as a souvenir and said many charming things about the beauty of my frock. Her Majesty so much admired what she was pleased to call the "lovely" dress, that I had a note next day from Lady Churchill, then in waiting, to say that the Queen wished so very much to possess a photograph of me if I would have myself taken in the gown, and hoping I was not too tired from the long standing. In 1883 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley and Augusta Elizabeth Frederica Bruce were married. She the daughter of Thomas Bruce 11th Earl Kincardine 7th Earl Elgin 1766-1841 and Elizabeth Oswald Countess Kincardine and Elgin. He the son of Bishop Edward Stanley.
On 18th July 1588 Anne Talbot Countess Pembroke (age 65) died.
On 18th July 1605 Johann Wettin II Duke Saxe Weimar (age 35) died. His nephew Johann (age 8) succeeded Duke Saxe Altenburg.
On 18th July 1450 Francis Montfort I Duke Brittany (age 36) died. His brother Peter (age 32) succeeded II Duke Brittany.
On 18th July 1905 Francis Thomas Cowper 7th Earl Cowper (age 71) died. Earl Cowper, Baron Cowper of Wingham in Kent and Baronet Cowper of Ratling Court in Kent extinct. His nephew Auberon (age 29) succeeded 9th Baron Lucas of Crudwell.
On 18th July 1194 Guy I King Jerusalem (age 44) died at Nicosia. His brother Almaric (age 49) succeeded II King Jerusalem.
On 18th July 1777 William O'Brien 4th Earl Inchiquin (age 77) died.
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The 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.
On 18th July 1279 Archbishop Boniface Savoy (age 72) died.
On 18th July 1375 Agnes Bereford Baroness Maltravers (age 75) died.
On 18th July 1774 Thomas Alston 5th Baronet (age 50) died. He left his estate to his housekeeper Margaret Lee through whom it eventually made its way to his illegitimate son Thomas Alston. He was buried at the Church of All Saints, Odell [Map]. His brother Rowland (age 49) succeeded 6th Baronet Alston of Odell in Bedfordshire.
On 15 or 18th July 1763 John Evelyn 1st Baronet (age 81) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Wotton on 22nd July 1763. His son John (age 56) succeeded 2nd Baronet Evelyn of Wotton in Surrey.
On 18th July 1811 Charles Hotham 10th Baronet (age 45) died. His uncle William (age 75) succeeded 11th Baronet Hotham of Scorborough in Yorkshire.
On 18th July 1711 Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby (age 90) died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son George (age 51) succeeded 20th Baron Latimer of Corby, 12th Baron Willoughby Broke. Margaret Heath Baroness Latimer and Willoughby by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 18th July 1731 Walter Yonge 3rd Baronet (age 78) died. His son William (age 38) succeeded 4th Baronet Yonge of Colyton in Devon. Anne Howard Lady Yonge by marriage Lady Yonge of Colyton in Devon.
On 18th July 1944 John "Rex" Whistler (age 39) was killed in action after he left his tank to go to the aid of other men in his unit. His body now lies in Section III, Row F, Grave 22 of Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
On 18th July 1983 William Keith Rous 5th Earl of Stradbroke (age 76) died. His son Robert (age 46) succeeded 6th Earl Stradbrooke, 6th Viscount Dunwich, 11th Baronet Stradbrooke of Henham in Suffolk.
On 18th July 1748 John Monson 1st Baron Monson (age 55) died. His son John (age 20) succeeded 2nd Baron Monson of Burton in Lincolnshire, 6th Baronet Monson of Carleton in Lincolnshire.
On 18th July 1701 William Leman 2nd Baronet (age 63) died. His grandson William (age 16) succeeded 3rd Baronet Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire.
On 18th July 1667 George Winn 1st Baronet (age 60) died. His son Edmund (age 23) succeeded 2nd Baronet Winn of Nostel in Yorkshire.
On 18th July 1755 Thomas Charles Keyt 4th Baronet (age 42) died. His brother Robert (age 31) succeeded 5th Baronet Keyt of Ebrington in Gloucestershire.
On 18th July 1741 Charles Blackwell 2nd Baronet (age 41) died. His son Lambert (age 9) succeeded 3rd Baronet Blackwell of Sprowston Hall in Norfolk.
On 18th July 1301 John Beke 1st Baron Beke (age 78) died at Beke without male issue. Baron Beke abeyant between his two daughters Alice Beke and Margaret Beke (age 45).
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 18th July 1345 Bishop Adam Orleton died.
On 13th August 1905 Emily Theresa Stern Baroness Sherborne (age 59) died. On 18th July 1919 Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne (age 74) died. His brother Frederick (age 65) succeeded 5th Baron Sherborne. Monument in Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne [Map].
Emily Theresa Stern Baroness Sherborne: Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne and she were married. On 21st April 1846 she was born to Hermann Stern. On 8th March 1883 James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne died. His son Edward succeeded 4th Baron Sherborne. She by marriage Baroness Sherborne.
Edward Lenox Dutton 4th Baron Sherborne: On 23rd April 1831 he was born to James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne and Elizabeth Howard. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
Frederick Dutton 5th Baron Sherborne: On 28th May 1840 he was born to James Henry Legge Dutton 3rd Baron Sherborne and Elizabeth Howard at Bibury, Gloucestershire%. On 2nd January 1920 Frederick Dutton 5th Baron Sherborne died. His nephew James succeeded 6th Baron Sherborne.
On 18th July 1760 Philippe Mercier (age 71) died.
On 18th July 1155 Archbishop Geoffrey of Loroux died.
On 18th July 1556 Margaret Keith Countess Marischal (age 45) died.