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On 20th June 840 Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 62) died. His son Pepin succeeded I King Aquitaine. Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine.
Chronicum Anglicanum by Ralph Coggeshall. It came to pass that Henry de Braybrooke, one of the itinerant justices, unjustly demanded from Falkes and his men certain exactions and arrears that were owed. Angered by the injustice of these demands, they violently seized1 the said Henry and imprisoned him in the castle of Bedford. When the king heard of this at Northampton, he immediately marched with his army to Bedford and besieged the castle. To that siege there quickly came the archbishop of Canterbury with a powerful force; also came other bishops, black monks, earls, and barons of nearly all England, preparing various engines of war: stone-throwers, mangonels, a siege-ower with crossbows. Moreover, by a general summons two men from each ploughland throughout the counties of England were called, to pull the cords of the machines, to hurl stones from the stone-throwers, and to carry heavy stones from the quarries. Thus, neither by day nor by night was any rest given to the besieged: they were ceaselessly pressed and assaulted, and terrified at times by the dreadful crash of stones and the battering and shaking of the walls; yet they were not bent to surrender or to yield up the castle, vainly waiting for aid from Falkes. Therefore, the besieged, with foolish daring and stubborn loyalty, defended and protected themselves manfully against the whole army of the king for eight weeks, wounding and killing many outside with arrows and crossbow bolts. There the lord Richard de Argentein was grievously wounded in the belly beneath the navel, though he was armoured, and six other valiant knights were slain, together with more than two hundred of the servants and labourers working at the engines, as some assert.
Accidit autem quod Henricus de Braibroche, unus de errantibus justitiis, improbe exigeret a Falcone et a suis quasdam exactiones et reragia quæ debebant; ex qua exactionum improbitate commoti, violenter ceperunt prædictum Henricum et in castello de Bedford incarceraverunt. Quod rex audiens apud Norhamtune, confestim cum exercitu suo ad Bedefordiam perrexit, atque castellum obsedit. Ad quam obsidionem confestim advenit archiepiscopus Cantuariensis cum potenti virtute; venerunt et alii episcopi, abbates nigri, comites et barones fere totius Angliæ, præparantes diversas machinas, petrarias, mangonillos, berefridum cum balistis. Convocati sunt etiam per generale edictum duo homines de qualibet carruca, ex diversis Angliæ comitatibus, ad trahendas machinarum cordas, ad jaciendos lapides de petrariis, et ad cariendos ponderosos lapides de lapidicinis. Itaque nec per diem, neque per noctem obsessis ulla dabatur requies; sed incessanter impellebantur, impetebantur, et ex terrifico lapidum sonitu, ac murorum conquassatione et impulsu, terrebantur quidam ; sed ad deditionem et castelli redditionem non flectebantur, dum super auxilium Falconis frustra præstolarentur. Unde obessi, stulta audacia et obstinata probitate præstantissimi, viriliter se defensabant et tuebantur diutius contra totum exercitum regis per octo hebdomadas. multos exterius vulnerantes et interficientes cum sagittis et arcubalistis. Ibidem graviter vulneratus est dominus Richardus de Argent in ventre sub umbilico, quamvis armatus, atque alii sex strenui milites sunt occisi, et de servientibus et laborantibus circa machinas plusquam ducenti, ut quidam asserunt.
Note 1. The arrest of Henry de Braybrooke occurred on the 16th June 1224. The siege of Bedford Castle commenced 20th June 1224 and lasted eight weeks and ended on the 15th August 1224. Roger of Wendover: "After this, the besieged seeing that they could hold out no longer, on the eve [14th August 1224] of the assumption of St. Mary, sent some of the garrison from the castle to entreat the king's mercy; but the king ordered them to be kept in close confinement till he reduced the rest to subjection. On the following day all the rest came out of the castle dreadfully bruised and wounded, and were taken before the king, who ordered them all to be hung; of the knights and soldiers of the garrison, twenty-four were hung, who could not obtain mercy from the king on account of the audacity which they had showed to him in the late siege. Henry de Braybrook came to the king safe and sound and returned him his thanks. Falcasius, in his false sense of security, believed that his followers could defend the castle from capture for a whole year; when however he learned for certain that his brothers and the rest of his friends were hung, he came under the conduct of Alexander bishop of Coventry, to the king at Bedford, and, falling at his feet, begged him to show mercy to him in consideration of his great services and expensive undertakings on behalf of him, the king, and his father, in times of war."
On 17th June 1239 King Edward I of England was born to King Henry III of England (age 31) and Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 16) at Westminster Palace [Map]. He was named after the Saxon King King Edward "The Confessor" of England, whose popoularity was going through a resurgence at time; the first Plantagenet to be named 'Edward'. On 20th June 1239 he was baptised at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Archbishop Edmund Rich (age 64). He godparents included his uncle Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall (age 30) and his uncle by marriage Simon de Montfort 6th Earl of Leicester 1st Earl Chester (age 31). He was confirmed the same day. He married (1) 1st November 1254 his second cousin once removed Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England, daughter of Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon and Joan Dammartin Queen Consort Castile and Leon, and had issue (2) 10th September 1299 his first cousin once removed Margaret of France Queen Consort England, daughter of King Philip III of France and Maria of Brabant Queen Consort France, and had issue.
On 20th June 1347 Charles of Blois Duke Brittany (age 28) was captured by Thomas Dagworth 1st Baron Dagworth (age 71) at La Roche Derrien during the Battle of La Roche-Derrien.
On 20th June 1389 John Lancaster 1st Duke Bedford was born to King Henry IV of England (age 22) and Mary Bohun (age 21). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.60%.
French MS 54 at the John Rylands Library in Manchester: "1389 Natus e[st] Joh[an]es dux bedfordlie] iij[us] filius henrici com[iti] Derberie xx° die Juni[i]" i.e. "1389 John, duke of Bedford, the third son of Henry, earl of Derby, was born the twentieth day of June". He married (1) 13th May 1423 his third cousin Anne Valois Duchess of Bedford, daughter of John "Fearless" Valois Duke Burgundy and Margaret Wittelsbach Duchess Burgundy (2) 22nd April 1433 his half fifth cousin Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford, daughter of Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Margherita Baux.
Mary Bohun: Around 1368 she was born to Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. On 16th January 1373 Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton died. He was buried at Waldon Priory and Abbey [Map]. Earl Hereford, Earl Essex, Earl of Northampton extinct. His estates were divided between his two daughters Eleanor Bohun Duchess Gloucester, wife of Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester and Mary Bohun, wife of Henry of Bolingbroke, the future Henry IV, although the title and estates should have been inherited Gilbert Bohun who was a grandson of Humphrey Bohun 2nd Earl Hereford 1st Earl Essex. On 5th February 1381 Henry Bolingbroke and she were married at Arundel Castle [Map]. She the daughter of Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton. He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were second cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. Froissart Book 4 Chapter 94. Before 19th October 1398. You must know that the earl of Derby and the late duke of Gloucester had married two sisters [Note. Mary Bohun and Eleanor Bohun Duchess Gloucester], daughters to the earl of Hereford and Northampton, constable of England: the children, therefore, of the earl of Derby and duke of Gloucester were cousins-german by their mother's side, and one degree removed by their father's. To say the truth, the death of the duke of Gloucester had displeased many of the great barons of England, who frequently murmured at it when together; but the king had now so greatly extended his power, none dared to speak of it openly, nor act upon the current rumours of the mode of his death. The king had caused it to be proclaimed, that whoever should say anything respecting the duke of Gloucester or the earl of Arundel, should be reckoned a false and wicked traitor and incur his indignation. This threat had caused many to be silent, afraid of what might befal them, who were, nevertheless, much dissatisfied.
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On 20th June 1413 Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 23) and Bonne Artois Duchess Burgundy (age 17) were married at Beaumont en Artois. She by marriage Countess Nevers. She the daughter of Philip Artois Count of Eu and Marie Valois I Duchess Auverge (age 38). He the son of Philip "Bold" Valois II Duke Burgundy and Margaret Dampierre Duchess Burgundy. They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
On 20th June 1469 Gian Galeazzo Sforza 6th Duke Milan was born to Galeazzo Maria Sforza 5th Duke Milan (age 25) and Bona of Savoy (age 19). He married February 1489 his first cousin Isabella Trastámara Duchess Milan.
Patent Rolls. 20th June 1478. Declaration that Robert, Bishop of Bath and Wells (age 58), has been faithful to Westminster, the king and done nothing contrary to his oath of fealty, as he has shown before the king and certain lords; and general pardon to him.
On 20th June 1483 Fernando II Duke of Braganza (age 53) was executed by John II King Portugal (age 28) who then confiscated the assets of the House of Braganza and the family fled to Castile.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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The Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn. Letter 9. Henry VIII (age 36) to Anne Boleyn (age 27).
The uneasiness my doubts about your health gave me, disturbed and alarmed me exceedingly, and I should not have had any quiet without hearing certain tidings. But now, since you have as yet felt nothing, I hope, and am assured that it will spare you, as I hope it is doing with us. For when we were at Walton [Map], two ushers, two valets de chambres and your brother, master-treasurer, fell ill, but are now quite well ; and since we have returned to our house at Hunsdon [Map], we have been perfectly well, and have not, at present, one sick person, God be praised; and I think, if you would retire from Surrey, as we did, you would escape all danger. There is another thing that may comfort you, which is, that, in truth in this distemper few or no women have been taken ill, and what is more, no person of our court, and few elsewhere, have died of it. For which reason I beg you, my entirely beloved, not to frighten yourself nor be too uneasy at our absence; for wherever I am, I am yours, and yet we must sometimes submit to our misfortunes, for whoever will struggle against fate is generally but so much the farther from gaining his end: wherefore comfort yourself, and take courage and avoid the pestilence as much as you can, for I hope shortly to make you sing, la renvoyé. No more at present, from lack of time, but that I wish you in my arms, that I might a little dispel your unreasonable thoughts.
Written by the hand of him who is and alway will be yours,
H.R.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1528. 20th June 1528. R. O. St. P. II. 134. 4398. Norfolk To Wolsey.
Yesterday at Esterforde heard that Wolsey had broken up the term, because of the infection in London. Returned hither, and intends to go to Kenynghale. Asks how long he may stay here before being sent for by the King or Wolsey. Is well amended of his sickness, not having been ill since Thursday week. Sends letters which he has received from Ireland. Unless Wolsey remedies the great danger of "that poor land," fears it will not be recovered without great expense. If the land is overrun and spoiled by the Irish, there will not be victuals to support the force the King will send to punish the rebels, and his Grace will be forced to begin a new conquest as Henry II. did. The only cause is the malice between Kildare and Ossory. Stoke, 20 June.
Hol. Add.: To my [lord] Legate's good grace.
Letters and Papers. 20th June 1536. R. O. 1171. "Obligations." A list of bonds owing by different persons, the latest in date being 20 June 28 Henry VIII. The first is dated 14 Jan. 26 Henry VIII., and falls due at Christmas 1536. The names are as follows: Nicholas Stathame, Sir John Gage, Edmund Lynney, John Adams and Thomas Dethike, Thomas Cornewall, John Clifforde, Thomas Adington, John Watson, brewer, William Barlow, rector of Cressyngham, Richard Parker, cook, Raynolde Vaughan, Robert Sharpe, John Hughes, John Chekyn, Chr. à Lye, William Simondes, John Gate, clerk, Chr. Coo, John Harwood, Humfrey Farrar, Edward Leighton, clk., Robert Bolles, Thomas Tong, herald, Edward Leyton, priest, William Dod, Perpoint Donaunter, Sir John Russell, the Bishop of Winchester, Richard Long, Chr. Bendolos, Sir Edward Baynton (age 44), Alan Hawte, Chas. Knevett, Thomas Somer, stockfishmonger, William Dod, Robert Carter, and Thomas Tanner, of Oxford. Ant. Knyvett, Thomas Leyton, gent, William Houynes, and Richard Couper, Sir John Wallop, Florencius Volusenus, John Aylman, Sir John Seyntloo, Robert Sharparowe, and Robert Harding. The prior of St. Sepulchre, Warwick, Chr. Halles, Sir John Dudley, the prior of Lenton, Sir Francis Bigott, Thomas Wyat, the mayor of Oxford, John Tregian, Chr. Jenney, the prior of St. Swithins, George and Nicholas Gifforde, George Carrowe, Edward Rogers and John Zouche, Sir Arthur Darcy, Sir Edward Seymer (age 36), Richard Atzell, Sir Francis Brian, and Sir Richard Bulkeley.
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On 20th June 1541 Thomas Fiennes 9th Baron Dacre Gilsland (age 26) was tried for the murder of John Busbrig, servant of Nicholas Pelham (age 24) on whose land they were poaching on 30 Apr 1541. Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk (age 68) was appointed Lord High Steward for the trial.
Diary of Anne Clifford. 20th June 1616. Upon the 20th my Lord (age 27) and I, Dr Layfield and K. Baston went up to London and the same day I passed (by fine before my Lord Hubbard) the inheritance of Westmoreland to my Lord if I had no heirs of my own body, and upon the 21st being Friday my Lord wrote his letters to my Lord William and gave directions to Mr Marsh to go with them and that the possession of Brougham Castle [Map] should be very carefully looked to, the same day he went to Horseley to see the Child at his sisters.1
Note 1. About this time I went into the Tiltyard to see my Lord Knoles where I saw Lady Somerset's (age 26) little Child. (Note: Afterwards Countess of Bedford. Her Portrait in the Leicester Gallery) being the 1st time I ever saw it.
Diary of Anne Clifford. 20th June 1617. The 20th I read a letter from my Coz. George which advertised me of many proceedings and showed me the care my Coz. Russell (age 24) had of all my business, and within it a letter from the Lady Somerset. I returned a present answer to both these letters and sent my Coz. George half a buck which my Lord (age 28) had sent me half an hour before with an indifferent kind letter.
Diary of Anne Clifford. 20th June 1619. The 20th my Lord (age 30) and I went to Church at Sevenoaks.
On 20th June 1632 Miles Hobart (age 37) died having been fatally injured in a carriage accident on Holborn Hill.
On 20th June 1634 Charles Emmanuel II Duke of Savoy was born to Victor Amadeus I Duke of Savoy (age 47) and Christine Marie Bourbon Duchess Savoy (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.09%. He married (1) 3rd April 1663 his first cousin Françoise Madeleine d'Orléans (2) 20th May 1665 his half first cousin once removed Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy, daughter of Charles Amadeus Duke of Nemours and Élisabeth Bourbon Vendôme, and had issue.
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.
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On 20th June 1647 John George Wettin III Elector Saxony was born to John George Wettin Elector Saxony (age 34). He married 9th October 1666 his third cousin once removed Anna Sophie Oldenburg, daughter of Frederick III King of Denmark and Sophie Amalie Hanover Queen Consort Denmark, and had issue.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1660. Up by 4 in the morning to write letters to sea and a commission for him that Murford solicited for. Called on by Captain Sparling, who did give me my Dutch money again, and so much as he had changed into English money, by which my mind was eased of a great deal of trouble. Some other sea captains. I did give them a good morning draught, and so to my Lord (who lay long in bed this day, because he came home late from supper with the King). With my Lord to the Parliament House, and, after that, with him to General Monk's (age 51), where he dined at the Cock-pit. I home and dined with my wife, now making all things ready there again. Thence to my Lady Pickering (age 34), who did give me the best intelligence about the Wardrobe. Afterwards to the Cockpit to my Lord with Mr. Townsend, one formerly and now again to be employed as Deputy of the Wardrobe. Thence to the Admiralty, and despatched away Mr. Cooke to sea; whose business was a letter from my Lord about Mr. G. Montagu (age 37) to be chosen as a Parliament-man in my Lord's room at Dover;' and another to the Vice-Admiral to give my Lord a constant account of all things in the fleet, merely that he may thereby keep up his power there; another letter to Captn. Cuttance to send the barge that brought the King on shore, to Hinchingbroke by Lynne. To my own house, meeting G. Vines, and drank with him at Charing Cross, now the King's (age 30) Head Tavern. With my wife to my father's (age 59), where met with Swan [Map], an old hypocrite, and with him, his friend and my father, and my cozen Scott to the Bear Tavern. To my father's and to bed.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1664. Thence to my Lord's lodgings; and were merry with the young ladies, who make a great story of their appearing before their mother the morning after we carried them, the last week, home so late; and that their mother took it very well, at least without any anger. Here I heard how the rich widow, my Lady Gold (age 20), is married to one Neale, after he had received a box on the eare by her brother [John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 26)] (who was there a sentinel, in behalf of some courtier) at the door; but made him draw, and wounded him. She called Neale up to her, and sent for a priest, married presently, and went to bed. The brother sent to the Court, and had a serjeant sent for Neale; but Neale sent for him up to be seen in bed, and she owned him for her husband: and so all is past. It seems Sir H. Bennet (age 46) did look after her. My Lady very pleasant.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1664. Up and did several businesses, and so with my wife by water to White Hall, she to her father's, I to the Duke (age 30), where we did our usual business. And among other discourse of the Dutch, he was merrily saying how they print that Prince Rupert (age 44), Duke of Albemarle (age 55), and my Lord Sandwich (age 38), are to be Generalls; and soon after is to follow them "Vieux Pen"; and so the Duke called him in mirth Old Pen. They have, it seems, lately wrote to the King (age 34), to assure him that their setting-out ships were only to defend their fishing-trade, and to stay near home, not to annoy the King's subjects; and to desire that he would do the like with his ships: which the King laughs at, but yet is troubled they should think him such a child, to suffer them to bring home their fish and East India Company ships, and then they will not care a fart for us.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1665. Thankes-giving-day for victory over ye Dutch. Up, and to the office, where very busy alone all the morning till church time, and there heard a mean sorry sermon of Mr. Mills. Then to the Dolphin Taverne, where all we officers of the Navy met with the Commissioners of the Ordnance by agreement, and dined: where good musique at my direction. Our club [share]1 -come to 34s. a man, nine of us.
Note 1. "Next these a sort of Sots there are, Who crave more wine than they can bear, Yet hate, when drunk, to pay or spend Their equal Club or Dividend, But wrangle, when the Bill is brought, And think they're cheated when they're not". The Delights of the Bottle, or the Compleat Vintner, 3rd ed., 1721, p. 29.
John Evelyn's Diary. 20th June 1665. To London, and represented the state of the sick and wounded to His Majesty (age 35) in Council, for want of money, he ordered I should apply to My Lord Treasurer (age 58) and Chancellor of the Exchequer (age 43), upon what funds to raise the money promised. We also presented to his Majesty divers expedients for retrenchment of the charge.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1665. So I home and to supper and to bed, my wife come home when I come from the office. This day I informed myself that there died four or five at Westminster of the plague in one alley in several houses upon Sunday last, Bell Alley, over against the Palace-gate; yet people do think that the number will be fewer in the towne than it was the last weeke! The Dutch are come out again with 20 sail under Bankert; supposed gone to the Northward to meete their East India fleete.
John Evelyn's Diary. 20th June 1665. This evening making my court to the Duke (age 31), I spake to Monsieur Comminges, the French Ambassador, and his Highness granted me six prisoners, Embdeners1, who were desirous to go to the Barbadoes with a merchant.
Note 1. Probably named for the town of Emden in north-west Germany.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1666. Thence to the Hall and with Mrs. Martin home and staid with her a while, and then away to the Swan [Map] and sent for a bit of meat and dined there, and thence to Faythorne (age 50), the picture-seller's, and there chose two or three good Cutts to try to vernish, and so to Hales's (age 66) to see my father's picture, which is now near finished and is very good, and here I staid and took a nap of an hour, thinking my father and wife would have come, but they did not; so I away home as fast as I could, fearing lest my father this day going abroad to see Mr. Honiwood at Major Russell's might meet with any trouble, and so in great pain home; but to spite me, in Cheapside I met Mrs. Williams in a coach, and she called me, so I must needs 'light and go along with her and poor Knipp (who is so big as she can tumble and looks-every day to lie down) as far as Paternoster Row [Map], which I did do and there staid in Bennett's shop with them, and was fearfull lest the people of the shop, knowing me, should aske after my father and give Mrs. Williams any knowledge of me to my disgrace. Having seen them done there and accompanied them to Ludgate I 'light and into my owne coach and home, where I find my father and wife had had no intent of coming at all to Hales's. So I at home all the evening doing business, and at night in the garden (it having been these three or four days mighty hot weather) singing in the evening, and then home to supper and to bed.
On 20th June 1667 James Stewart 1st Duke Cambridge (age 3) died at Richmond Palace [Map]. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Duke Cambridge extinct.
John Evelyn's Diary. 20th June 1671. To carry Colonel Middleton to Whitehall (age 63), to my Lord Sandwich (age 45), our President, for some information which he was able to give of the state of the Colony in New England.
On 20th June 1684 Thomas Armstrong (age 51) was dragged by hurdle to Tower Hill [Map] where he was hanged, drawn and quartered for his involvement in the Rye House Plot.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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A True Account of the Horrid Conspiracy. But the whole Evidence against Walcot being elear and positive Testimony, and what he pleaded for himself being only his own single Affirmation and Negation, without any support of Witnesses,the Jury immediately brought him in Guilty of High Treason. According to which Sentence he was Executed on the 20th of the said Month [20th June 1683]. At the time of his Execution he again acknowledg'd what he had told the King, and writ to the Secretary of State, 'That the Business was laid very deep he said, An Act of Indulgence would do well, because the King had a great many Men to take Judgment of: He persisted, he was to have had no hand in his Majesties Death, though he confess'd it was proposed when he was present: He declared he did not know that this Conspiracy was older than the August or September before: but so old he own'd it was.'
A True Account of the Horrid Conspiracy. Then was he [Thomas Armstrong (age 51)] order'd to be Executed June the 20th [1684]. At the place of Execution he likewife deliver'd the Sheriffs a Paper, wherein he continued to Object against the legal Course of the Proceedings upon him, complaining, 'That with an unordinary roughness he had been condemned and made a President, though HoIIoway, being also Outlaw'd, had his Tryal offer'd him a little before.'
As to the new Evidence against him, which the Kings Atturney mention'd at theKings-Bench, he only answer'd it by a bold and flat denial, affirming upon his Death, He never had any Design against the Kngs Life, nor the Life of any Man both which may be easily allowed to be equally true.
John Evelyn's Diary. 22nd June 1684. Last Friday Sir Tho. Armstrong (deceased) was executed at Tyburn [Map] for treason, without tryal, having ben outlaw'd and apprehended in Holland, on the conspiracy of the Duke of Monmouth (age 35), Lord Russell, &c. which gave occasion of discourse to people and lawyers, in reguard it was on an outlawry that judgment was given and execution.
On 20th June 1729 Frederick Campbell was born to John Campbell 4th Duke Argyll (age 36) and Mary Drummond Bellenden (age 44). He married 28th March 1769 Mary Meredith Countess Ferrers.
On 20th June 1783 George Fitzgerald was born to William Robert Fitzgerald 2nd Duke Leinster (age 34) and Emilia St George Duchess Leinster at Carton, Kildare, County Kildare. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 20th June 1794 Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon was born to Alexander Brodie. She married 11th December 1813 George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon.
On 20th June 1812 Henry Fitzroy 5th Duke Grafton (age 22) and Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton (age 17) were married at Lisbon [Map]. He the son of George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 52) and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave. They were half fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 20th June 1818 Edward George Fitzalan Howard 1st Baron Howard was born to Henry Charles Howard 13th Duke of Norfolk (age 26) and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Norfolk (age 30). He married 22nd July 1851 Augusta Talbot and had issue.
The London Gazette 17933. War-Office, 20th June 1823.
3d Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Brevet Major Edmund Richard Storey to be Major, by purchase, vice Martin, promoted. Dated 12th June 1823.
Lieutenant William D. Mercer to be Captain, by purchase, vice Storey. Dated 12th June 1823.
Cornet Edwin Burnaby to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Mercer. Dated 12th June 1823.
Cornet Patrick Chalmers, from half-pay 19th Light Dragoons, to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Burnaby. Dated 12th June 1823.
10th Regiment of Light Dragoons, Cornet Thomas Wood to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Lord Wiltshire (age 22), promoted in the 35th Foot. Date 12th June 1823.
Edward Blacked Beaumont, Gent, to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Wood. Dated 12th June 1823.
15th Ditto, Lieutenant Walter Scott, from half-pay of the Regiment, to he Lieutenant, vie George Callaghan, who exchanges, receiving the difference. Dated 12th June 1823.
3d Regiment of Foot Guards, Lieutenant Henry Montagu (age 25) to be Lieutenant and Captain, by purchase, vice Hesketh, who retires. Dated 12th June 1823.
10th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant John Routledge Majendie, from half-pay 89th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice Ralph[?] Marshall, who exchanges, receiving the difference. Dated 12th June 1823.
27th Ditto, Ensign John Michell from 57th Foot, to be Ensign, vice James Wallace, who retires upon half-pay 22d Light Dragoons Dated 12th June 1823.
30th Ditto, Lieutenant-General James Montgomerie, from the 74th Foot, to be Colqnel, vice General Manners, deceased. Dated 13th June 1823.
35th Ditto, Lieutenant John Earl of Wiltshire, from the 10th Light Dragoons to be Captain, by purchase, vice Edgeworth, who retires. Dated 12th June 1823.
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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.
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After 20th June 1823. Monument to Reverend Joseph Venables and Mary daughter of Edward Rowland.
On 20th June 1825 Victor Lagye was born.
On 20th June 1837 King William IV of the United Kingdom (age 71) died at Windsor Castle [Map]. His niece Victoria (age 18) succeeded I Queen Great Britain and Ireland. His brother Ernest (age 66) succeeded King Hanover. Frederica Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort Hanover (age 59) by marriage Queen Consort Hanover.
At 5am Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham (age 40) and Archbishop William Howley (age 71) went to Kensington Palace to inform the Princess she was now Queen. Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham was the first to address her as 'Your Majesty'.
On 20th June 1843 James Wheeler Unwin (age 29) died from a fall from a horse at Brimington Hall Chesterfield [Map]. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Ellastone.
James Wheeler Unwin: Around 1814 he was born to Reverend Edward Unwin.
On 20th June 1844 Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston (age 56) died.
Monument to the daughters of Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland in Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick, North Yorkshire [Map] sculpted by Joseph Gott (age 58).
Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston: In 1788 she was born to Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland and Frances Julia Burrell Duchess Northumberland. On 19th May 1810 James Murray 1st Baron Glenlyon and she were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. She the daughter of Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland and Frances Julia Burrell Duchess Northumberland. He the son of John Murray 4th Duke Atholl.
Ten Years' Digging. On the 20th of June we examined two barrows on a tract of high land, called Great Low [Map], between Hurdlow and Chelmorton:
The first had been removed almost to the surface of the land so that nothing was found but a small piece of Romano-British pottery. The other, called Nether Low [Map], originally a large barrow, but mutilated by stone getters, still covers an area 25 yards across, and is 4 feet high: it is composed exclusively of stone. Although we failed on this occasion to discover the primary interment we found remains of two individuals, one of whom had undergone cremation; and myriads of rats' bones, which were most abundant near some very large stones on the natural surface, about the centre of the mound.
Ten Years' Digging. On the evenings of the 20th and 21st of June, we opened a barrow near Holme End, called Lousy Low, which has originally been of some magnitude, but is now reduced, a cottage of one storey having been erected upon it. We made three parallel sections through the middle, where it is four feet high, and found in the centre one, upon the natural level, some pieces of an ornamented urn and two unburnt instruments of flint. The sections showed the materials of the barrow: the natural surface consisted of red sandy clay, on which was a layer of hard white clay, as in the preceding barrow, which, from being plentifully strewed with charred wood, we considered to have been partially baked. On this lay large stones, again covered with clay from eighteen inches to two feet in thickness, which formed the outside of the tumulus. No interment was found.
Ten Years' Digging. On the 20th of June, we excavated a small mound of earth near the large barrow at Sterndale, opened in September, 1846, but failed to discover an interment.
When, to occupy the afternoon, we worked a little in the large barrow, where, in 1846, a bronze dagger was found, and made two cuttings to no purpose, as we observed only remains of animal bones and pottery, some of which was of the Romano-British period, and doubtless belonged to a late interment that was found near the surface some years before by men getting stone.
On 20th June 1850 Effie Gray (age 22), wife of John Ruskin (age 31), was presented to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 31).
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.
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On 20th June 1860 Joseph Boehm (age 25) and Louisa Frances Boteler (age 20) were married.
The London Gazette 23133. THE SEAL OF THE COURT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the following is a copy of an entry made in the book kept by the Chief Registrar of the Court-of Bankruptcy for'the Registration of Trust- Deeds for the benefit of. Creditors, Composition and Inspectorship Deeds executed by a Debtor, as required by the Bankruptcy Act, 1861, sues. 187, 192, 194, 196, and 198:—
Number—18,147.
Title of Deed whether Deed of Assignment, Composition, or Inspectorship—Composition.
Date of Deed—20th June, 1866.
Date of execution by Debtor—20th June, 1866.
Name and description of the Debtor as in the Deed— George Augustus Hamilton Chichester (age 43), of No. 55 Sloane-street, in the county of Middlesex, Gentleman.
The names and descriptions of the Trustees or othe parties to the Deed, no't including the Creditors— The creditors.
A short statement of the nature of the Deed—A Release to the debtor on payment of 2s. 6d. in the pound, by three instalments, of 6d., Is., and Is., on the 9th July, 9th September, and 9th December next.
When left for Registration—3rd July, 1866, at two o'clock.
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On 20th June 1867 William Amelius Aubrey Beauclerk 10th Duke St Albans (age 27) and Sybil Mary Grey Duchess St Albans (age 18) were married. She by marriage Duchess St Albans. He the son of William Beauclerk 9th Duke St Albans and Elizabeth Catherine Gubbins Duchess St Albans (age 49). They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society Volume 2 1887 Pages 104-108. Notes on the Cromlech [Hellstone Burial Mound [Map]] at Portisham.
The Cromlech at Portishain (commonly called Possum) would seem to deserve more than the passing notice of a visit which was made by the Club on June 20, 1876. Therefore, as Miss Colfox has so kindly made drawings of this Cromlech, together with one by way of comparison at Morbihan, in Brittany, in presenting our readers with copies of these we propose to add a few notes upon these structures.
The Cromlech at Portisham, which rejoices in the name of the Hellstone, is situate upon an eminence to the north of the village, the foot of the hill being approached along the banks of a rivulet which runs through and over a picturesque mass of boulder stones, which, as they occur on the hills around the Cromlech in question and another in its vicinity, may doubtless have been derived from the heights above, having formerly belonged to that sandy deposit of the tertiary formation which rested on the chalk, and is perhaps of the same age as the grey wethers of Wiltshire, of which stones the ancient monument known as Avebury circles, and also some of the huge masses of Stonehenge, are formed.
20th June 1911. Langfier. Group in fancy dress for the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre Ball: Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine Duchess of Sutherland (age 43), Sir Louis du Pan Mallet, 1864-1936, Cicely Margaret Horner seated, and Charles de la Poer Beresford 1st Baron Beresford (age 65).
Cicely Margaret Horner: Before 1911 George Lambton and she were married. He the son of George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham and Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham.
On 20th June 1923 Anne Emily Spencer-Churchill Duchess Roxburghe (age 68) died.
On 20th June 1945 Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe Milnes 1st Marquess of Crewe (age 87) died without surviving male issue. Marquess of Crewe, Earl of Crewe in Cheshire and Baron Houghton of Great Houghton in the West Riding of Yorkshire extinct. He was buried at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley [Map].
In 1890 Richard Charles Rodes Crewe Milnes (age 8) died. He was buried at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley [Map].
Richard Charles Rodes Crewe Milnes: In 1882 he was born to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe Milnes 1st Marquess of Crewe and Sibyl Marcia Graham Baroness Houghton.
On 20th June 1949 Richard Gerald Wellesley was born to Arthur Valerian Wellesley 8th Duke Wellington (age 33).
On 20th June 1961 Henry Robin Ian Russell 14th Duke Bedford (age 21) and Henrietta Joan Tiarks Duchess Bedford (age 21) were married. He the son of John Ian Robert Russell 13th Duke Bedford (age 44) and Clare Bridgman.
On 17th June 1239 King Edward I of England was born to King Henry III of England (age 31) and Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 16) at Westminster Palace [Map]. He was named after the Saxon King King Edward "The Confessor" of England, whose popoularity was going through a resurgence at time; the first Plantagenet to be named 'Edward'. On 20th June 1239 he was baptised at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Archbishop Edmund Rich (age 64). He godparents included his uncle Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall (age 30) and his uncle by marriage Simon de Montfort 6th Earl of Leicester 1st Earl Chester (age 31). He was confirmed the same day. He married (1) 1st November 1254 his second cousin once removed Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England, daughter of Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon and Joan Dammartin Queen Consort Castile and Leon, and had issue (2) 10th September 1299 his first cousin once removed Margaret of France Queen Consort England, daughter of King Philip III of France and Maria of Brabant Queen Consort France, and had issue.
On 20th June 1271 John Ferrers 1st Baron Ferrers of Chartley was born to Robert Ferrers 6th Earl of Derby (age 32) and Eleanor Bohun Countess Derby (age 28) at Cardiff. He married before 1308 Hawise Muscegros Baroness Ferrers Chartley and had issue.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 20th June 1366 Maud Cromwell was born to Ralph Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell (age 25) and Maud Bernake (age 29). She married before 25th July 1377 William Fitzwilliam and had issue.
On 20th June 1389 John Lancaster 1st Duke Bedford was born to King Henry IV of England (age 22) and Mary Bohun (age 21). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.60%.
French MS 54 at the John Rylands Library in Manchester: "1389 Natus e[st] Joh[an]es dux bedfordlie] iij[us] filius henrici com[iti] Derberie xx° die Juni[i]" i.e. "1389 John, duke of Bedford, the third son of Henry, earl of Derby, was born the twentieth day of June". He married (1) 13th May 1423 his third cousin Anne Valois Duchess of Bedford, daughter of John "Fearless" Valois Duke Burgundy and Margaret Wittelsbach Duchess Burgundy (2) 22nd April 1433 his half fifth cousin Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford, daughter of Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Margherita Baux.
Mary Bohun: Around 1368 she was born to Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. On 16th January 1373 Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton died. He was buried at Waldon Priory and Abbey [Map]. Earl Hereford, Earl Essex, Earl of Northampton extinct. His estates were divided between his two daughters Eleanor Bohun Duchess Gloucester, wife of Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester and Mary Bohun, wife of Henry of Bolingbroke, the future Henry IV, although the title and estates should have been inherited Gilbert Bohun who was a grandson of Humphrey Bohun 2nd Earl Hereford 1st Earl Essex. On 5th February 1381 Henry Bolingbroke and she were married at Arundel Castle [Map]. She the daughter of Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton. He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. They were second cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. Froissart Book 4 Chapter 94. Before 19th October 1398. You must know that the earl of Derby and the late duke of Gloucester had married two sisters [Note. Mary Bohun and Eleanor Bohun Duchess Gloucester], daughters to the earl of Hereford and Northampton, constable of England: the children, therefore, of the earl of Derby and duke of Gloucester were cousins-german by their mother's side, and one degree removed by their father's. To say the truth, the death of the duke of Gloucester had displeased many of the great barons of England, who frequently murmured at it when together; but the king had now so greatly extended his power, none dared to speak of it openly, nor act upon the current rumours of the mode of his death. The king had caused it to be proclaimed, that whoever should say anything respecting the duke of Gloucester or the earl of Arundel, should be reckoned a false and wicked traitor and incur his indignation. This threat had caused many to be silent, afraid of what might befal them, who were, nevertheless, much dissatisfied.
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On 20th June 1469 Gian Galeazzo Sforza 6th Duke Milan was born to Galeazzo Maria Sforza 5th Duke Milan (age 25) and Bona of Savoy (age 19). He married February 1489 his first cousin Isabella Trastámara Duchess Milan.
On 20th June 1634 Charles Emmanuel II Duke of Savoy was born to Victor Amadeus I Duke of Savoy (age 47) and Christine Marie Bourbon Duchess Savoy (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.09%. He married (1) 3rd April 1663 his first cousin Françoise Madeleine d'Orléans (2) 20th May 1665 his half first cousin once removed Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy, daughter of Charles Amadeus Duke of Nemours and Élisabeth Bourbon Vendôme, and had issue.
On 20th June 1647 John George Wettin III Elector Saxony was born to John George Wettin Elector Saxony (age 34). He married 9th October 1666 his third cousin once removed Anna Sophie Oldenburg, daughter of Frederick III King of Denmark and Sophie Amalie Hanover Queen Consort Denmark, and had issue.
On 20th June 1653 Richard Maitland 4th Earl Lauderdale was born to Charles Maitland 3rd Earl Lauderdale. He married 1st July 1678 Anne Campbell, daughter of Archibald Campbell 9th Earl Argyll and Mary Stewart Countess Argyll.
On 20th June 1678 Elizabeth Shirley was born to Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 27) and Elizabeth Washington Baroness Ferrers Chartley. She married Walter Clarges, son of Walter Clarges 1st Baronet.
On 20th June 1680 John Aubrey 3rd Baronet was born to John Aubrey 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Margaret Lowther Lady Aubrey. He married (1) 20th June 1701 Mary Steally Lady Aubrey and had issue (2) 1716 Frances Jephson Lady Aubrey, daughter of William Jephson and Mary Lewis Lady Aubrey (3) 1st February 1725 Jane Thomas Lady Aubrey.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 20th June 1697 Ralph Conyers 5th Baronet was born to John Conyers (age 47). He married 11th June 1719 Jane Blakiston Lady Conyers and had issue.
On 20th June 1729 Frederick Campbell was born to John Campbell 4th Duke Argyll (age 36) and Mary Drummond Bellenden (age 44). He married 28th March 1769 Mary Meredith Countess Ferrers.
On 20th June 1731 William Legge 2nd Earl Dartmouth was born to George Legge (age 27) and Elizabeth Kaye Baroness North and Guildford (age 24). He married 11th January 1755 Frances Catherine Gounter Nicoll Countess Dartmouth and had issue.
On 20th June 1734 John Roper was born to Henry Roper 10th Baron Teynham (age 26). He married 21st March 1760 Anna Gabriella Head, daughter of Francis Head 4th Baronet.
On 20th June 1757 Anthony James Radclyffe 5th Earl of Newburgh was born to James Radclyffe 4th Earl of Newburgh (age 31) and Barbara Kemp Countess Newburgh. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. He married 30th June 1789 his fourth cousin once removed Anne Webb Countess Newburgh.
On 20th June 1760 Richard Wellesley 1st Marquess Wellesley was born to Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington (age 24) and Anne Hill Countess Mornington (age 17) at Dungan Castle, Dungan, County Meath. He married (1) 29th November 1794 Hyacinthe Gabrielle Roland Marchioness Wellesley and had issue (2) 29th October 1825 Marianne Caton Marchioness Wellesley.
On 20th June 1765 Isabella Courtenay was born to William Courtenay 8th Earl Devon (age 22) and Frances Clack Countess Devon.
On 20th June 1767 Edward Southwell 21st Baron Clifford was born to Edward Southwell 20th Baron Clifford (age 29).
On 20th June 1783 George Fitzgerald was born to William Robert Fitzgerald 2nd Duke Leinster (age 34) and Emilia St George Duchess Leinster at Carton, Kildare, County Kildare. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 20th June 1786 Lindsey Burrell was born to Peter Burrell Baron Willoughby, 1st Baron Gwydyr (age 32) and Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Bertie 21st Baroness Willoughby of Eresby (age 25).
On 20th June 1794 Elizabeth Brodie Duchess Gordon was born to Alexander Brodie. She married 11th December 1813 George Gordon 5th Duke Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon.
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.
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On 20th June 1796 Susan Ryder was born to Dudley Ryder 1st Earl of Harrowby (age 33) and Susanna Leveson-Gower Countess Harrowby Lincolnshire (age 23). She married 4th July 1817 her fourth cousin Hugh Fortescue 2nd Earl Fortescue, son of Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Fortescue and Hester Granville Countess Fortescue, and had issue.
On 20th June 1800 Edward Gordon Douglas-Pennant 1st Baron Penrhyn was born to John Douglas (age 43) and Frances Lascelles (age 38). He married (1) Juliana Isabella Mary Dawkins-Pennant and had issue (2) 1846 Maria Louise Fitzroy Baroness Penrhyn, daughter of Henry Fitzroy 5th Duke Grafton and Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton.
On 20th June 1800 Edward Richard Borough 2nd Baronet was born to Richard Borough 1st Baronet (age 44) and Anna Maria Lake (age 25). He married before 12th April 1863 Elizabeth St Lawrence Lady Borough and had issue.
On 20th June 1818 Edward George Fitzalan Howard 1st Baron Howard was born to Henry Charles Howard 13th Duke of Norfolk (age 26) and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Norfolk (age 30). He married 22nd July 1851 Augusta Talbot and had issue.
On 20th June 1820 William Mordaunt Edward Milner 5th Baronet was born to William Mordaunt Sturt Milner 4th Baronet (age 40) and Harriet Elizabeth Cavendish-Bentinck (age 33). He married 1844 his fifth cousin Georgiana Anne Lumley Lady Milner and had issue.
On 20th June 1825 Edward Repps Jodrell 3rd Baronet was born to Richard Paul Jodrell 2nd Baronet (age 43) and Amelia Caroline Morison King (age 35) at Saxthorpe, Norfolk.
On 20th June 1825 Victor Lagye was born.
On 20th June 1840 Blanche Caroline Pitt-Rivers was born to George Pitt-Rivers 4th Baron Rivers (age 29) and Susan Georgiana Leveson-Gower Baroness Rivers (age 30).
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.
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On 20th June 1853 Robert Rodney Wilmot 6th Baronet was born to Montagu Wilmot (age 48). He married 28th December 1880 Flora North and had issue.
On 20th June 1855 Archibald Hay 13th Earl of Kinnoull was born to George Hay-Drummond 12th Earl Kinnoull (age 27) and Emily Blanche Charlotte Somerset Countess Kinnoul (age 27).
On 20th June 1856 Edward Albert Sassoon 2nd Baronet was born to Albert aka Abdullah Sassoon 1st Baronet (age 37) in Bombay, India. He married 19th October 1887 Aline Caroline de Rothschild and had issue.
On 20th June 1858 Charles Hardinge 1st Baron Penshurt was born to Charles Stewart Hardinge 2nd Viscount Hardinge (age 35) and Lavinia Bingham Viscountess Hardinge (age 22). He married 17th April 1890 his first cousin Winifred Selina Sturt, daughter of Henry Gerard Sturt 1st Baron Alington and Augusta Bingham Baroness Alington, and had issue.
On 20th June 1880 Stewkley Shuckburgh 10th Baronet was born to George Thomas Shuckburgh 9th Baronet (age 50) and Ida Florence Geraldine Robertson Lady Schuckburgh. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
On 20th June 1882 Muriel Grace Adderley Lady Waller was born to Henry Arden Adderley 5th Baron Norton (age 27). She married 14th June 1906 Edmund Waller 6th Baronet.
On 20th June 1887 Iain Colquhoun 7th Baronet was born to Alan John Colquhuon 6th Baronet (age 49) and Justine Henrietta Kennedy. He married 10th February 1915 Geraldine Bryde Dinah Tennant Lady Colquhoun and had issue.
On 20th June 1900 Herbrand Sackville 9th Earl De La Warr was born to Gilbert Sackville 8th Earl De La Warr (age 31) and Muriel Agnes Brassey Countess De La Warr.
On 20th June 1909 Stephen Hugh Middleton 9th Baronet was born to Lieutenant Hugh Jeffery Middleton (age 29).
On 20th June 1949 Richard Gerald Wellesley was born to Arthur Valerian Wellesley 8th Duke Wellington (age 33).
On 20th June 1974 Nicholas St John 10th Viscount St John 9th Viscount Bolingbroke was born to Kenneth Oliver Musgrave St John 7th Viscount Bolingbroke 8th Viscount St John (age 47).
On 20th June 1413 Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 23) and Bonne Artois Duchess Burgundy (age 17) were married at Beaumont en Artois. She by marriage Countess Nevers. She the daughter of Philip Artois Count of Eu and Marie Valois I Duchess Auverge (age 38). He the son of Philip "Bold" Valois II Duke Burgundy and Margaret Dampierre Duchess Burgundy. They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
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.
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On 20th June 1528 John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer (age 34) and Elizabeth Musgrave Baroness Latimer Snape (age 30) were married. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 20th June 1622 John Stanhope (age 32) and Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 17) were married in Castle Donington, Leicestershire.
On 20th June 1683 Edward Smith 2nd Baronet (age 28) and Olivia Pepys Lady Smith (age 18) were married at St James' Church, Paddington.
On 20th June 1699 Reginald Graham 2nd Baronet (age 28) and Hester Bellingham Lady Graham (age 26) were married at Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate, York. They were third cousin once removed.
On 20th June 1701 John Aubrey 3rd Baronet (age 21) and Mary Steally Lady Aubrey were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly. She by marriage Lady Aubrey of Llantrithyd in Glamorganshire. She his mother's maid who was pregnant at the time of the wedding.
On 20th June 1730 Thomas Needham 9th Viscount Kilmorey (age 26) and Mary Shirley Viscountess Kilmorey (age 17) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Kilmorey. She the daughter of Washington Shirley 2nd Earl Ferrers and Mary Levinge Countess Ferrers.
On 20th June 1736 Thomas Lyon 8th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 32) and Jean Nicholson were married at Houghton le Spring, County Durham. She by marriage Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne. He the son of John Lyon 4th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne and Elizabeth Stanhope Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne.
On 20th June 1763 William Lee 4th Baronet (age 36) and Elizabeth Harcourt Lady Lee (age 24) were married. She by marriage Lady Lee of Hartwell in Buckinghamshire. She the daughter of Simon Harcourt 1st Earl Harcourt (age 49) and Rebecca Samborne Le Bass.
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.
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On 20th June 1779 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn (age 22) and Catherine Moyle (age 19) were married at St Marylebone Church.
On 20th June 1793 Henry Oxenden 7th Baronet (age 37) and Mary Graham Lady Oxenden (age 20) were married.
On 20th June 1803 Edward Wadding Plunkett 14th Baron Dunsany (age 30) and Charlotta Louisa Lawless (age 34) were married.
On 20th June 1812 Henry Fitzroy 5th Duke Grafton (age 22) and Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton (age 17) were married at Lisbon [Map]. He the son of George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 52) and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave. They were half fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 20th June 1817 Charles Joseph Comte de Flahaut (age 32) and Margaret Mercer Elphinstone Countess Flahaut and 2nd Baroness Keith (age 29) were married at Edinburgh.
On 20th June 1860 Joseph Boehm (age 25) and Louisa Frances Boteler (age 20) were married.
On 20th June 1867 William Amelius Aubrey Beauclerk 10th Duke St Albans (age 27) and Sybil Mary Grey Duchess St Albans (age 18) were married. She by marriage Duchess St Albans. He the son of William Beauclerk 9th Duke St Albans and Elizabeth Catherine Gubbins Duchess St Albans (age 49). They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 20th June 1892 Herbert Archer Croft 10th Baronet (age 23) and Kathleen Hare were married.
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.
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On 20th June 1961 Henry Robin Ian Russell 14th Duke Bedford (age 21) and Henrietta Joan Tiarks Duchess Bedford (age 21) were married. He the son of John Ian Robert Russell 13th Duke Bedford (age 44) and Clare Bridgman.
On 20th June 840 Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 62) died. His son Pepin succeeded I King Aquitaine. Ingeltrude Madrie Queen Consort Aquitaine by marriage Queen Consort Aquitaine.
On 20th June 1100 William I of Nevers (age 70) died. Renaud II Count Nevers and Count Auxerre was for sometime co-ruler of Count Nevers but predeceased his father.
On 20th June 1119 Henry Beaumont 1st Earl Warwick (age 69) died. His son Roger (age 17) succeeded 2nd Earl Warwick.
On 20th June 1320 Roger la Warr 1st Baron de la Warr (age 70) died. His son John (age 43) succeeded 2nd Baron De La Warr.
On 20th June 1424 Philip Despencer 2nd Baron Despencer (age 59) died. His daughter Margery (age 27) de jure 3rd Baroness Despencer.
On 20th June 1433 Alice Neville Baroness Deincourt (age 75) died at Blankney, Lincolnshire.
On 20th June 1483 Fernando II Duke of Braganza (age 53) was executed by John II King Portugal (age 28) who then confiscated the assets of the House of Braganza and the family fled to Castile.
On 20th June 1560 Francis Hastings 2nd Earl Huntingdon (age 46) died. He was buried at the Hasting's Chapel, St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch [Map]. His son Henry (age 25) succeeded 3rd Earl Huntingdon, 8th Baron Botreaux, 7th Baron Hungerford, 5th Baron Moleyns and 5th Baron Hastings. Katherine Dudley Countess Huntingdon (age 22) by marriage Countess Huntingdon. See Monument [Map].
On 20th June 1628 William Cavendish 2nd Earl Devonshire (age 38) died at Devonshire House. He was buried at Derby Cathedral [Map]. His son William (age 10) succeeded 3rd Earl Devonshire, 3rd Baron Cavendish Hardwick.
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.
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On 20th June 1659 James Hamilton 1st Earl Clanbrassil (age 41) died. His son Henry (age 12) succeeded 2nd Earl Clanbrassil. Alice Moore Countess Clanbrassil by marriage Countess Clanbrassil.
On 20th June 1667 James Stewart 1st Duke Cambridge (age 3) died at Richmond Palace [Map]. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Duke Cambridge extinct.
On 20th June 1711 Roger Burgoyne 4th Baronet (age 30) died. His son John (age 4) succeeded 5th Baronet Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire.
On 20th June 1714 John St Aubyn 2nd Baronet (age 44) died. His son John (age 17) succeeded 3rd Baronet St Aubyn of Clowance in Cornwall.
On 20th June 1729 Charles Buck 3rd Baronet (age 37) died. His son Charles (age 7) succeeded 4th Baronet Buck of Hamby Grange in Lincolnshire.
On 20th June 1732 Thomas Smyth 2nd Baronet (age 75) died. Baronet Smyth of Redcliff in Buckinghamshire extinct.
On 20th June 1743 Frances Worsley Countess Granville (age 50) died at Hanover Lower Saxony.
On 20th June 1785 Arabella Astley Lady Vincent (age 55) died.
On 20th June 1791 Francis Eliott 5th Baronet (age 60) died. His son William (age 24) succeeded 6th Baronet Eliott of Stobs.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 20th June 1793 John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira (age 73) died. His son Francis (age 38) succeeded 2nd Earl Moira.
On 20th June 1802 Sophia Raymond Lady Burrell (age 49) died at Cowes, Isle of Wight.
On 20th June 1803 Nathaniel Ryder 1st Baron Harrowby (age 67) died. His son Dudley (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baron Harrowby of Harrowby in Lincolnshire. Susanna Leveson-Gower Countess Harrowby Lincolnshire (age 30) by marriage Baroness Harrowby of Harrowby in Lincolnshire.
On 20th June 1806 Lewis Watson 2nd Baron Sondes (age 52) died. His son Lewis (age 14) succeeded 3rd Baron Sondes.
On 20th June 1816 Diana Howard Lady le Fleming (age 66) died. She was buried at St Oswald's Church, Grasmere where her and her husbands memorial reads "To the memory of Sir Michael Le Fleming, fourth Baronet, M,P., of Ryall Hall, Westmorland, born 10th December 1748, died 19th May 1806, also of his wife Lady Diana only child of Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Suffolk & Berkshire, who died 20th June 1816, and of their only child Ann Frederica Elizabeth (age 32), relict of Sir Daniel Fleming (age 31) fifth Baronet, died at Rydal Hall 5th April 1861 aged 77."
On 20th June 1818 Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet (age 52) died. His son Lawrence (age 25) succeeded 3rd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.
On 20th June 1837 King William IV of the United Kingdom (age 71) died at Windsor Castle [Map]. His niece Victoria (age 18) succeeded I Queen Great Britain and Ireland. His brother Ernest (age 66) succeeded King Hanover. Frederica Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort Hanover (age 59) by marriage Queen Consort Hanover.
At 5am Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham (age 40) and Archbishop William Howley (age 71) went to Kensington Palace to inform the Princess she was now Queen. Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham was the first to address her as 'Your Majesty'.
On 20th June 1844 Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston (age 56) died.
Monument to the daughters of Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland in Church of St John the Baptist, Stanwick, North Yorkshire [Map] sculpted by Joseph Gott (age 58).
Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston: In 1788 she was born to Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland and Frances Julia Burrell Duchess Northumberland. On 19th May 1810 James Murray 1st Baron Glenlyon and she were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. She the daughter of Hugh Percy 2nd Duke Northumberland and Frances Julia Burrell Duchess Northumberland. He the son of John Murray 4th Duke Atholl.
On 20th June 1850 Josiah Coghill Coghill 3rd Baronet (age 77) died. His son John (age 24) succeeded 4th Baronet Coghill of Coghill Hall in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 20th June 1857 Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny (age 69) died.
On 20th June 1874 John Wolseley 6th Baronet (age 39) died. His brother Clement (age 36) succeeded 7th Baronet Wolseley of Mount Wolseley in County Carlow.
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.
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On 20th June 1880 Francis Needham 2nd Earl Kilmorley (age 92) died. His grandson Francis (age 37) succeeded 3rd Earl Kilmorley.
On 20th June 1883 Henry Johnson 3rd Baronet (age 64) died. His son Henry (age 27) succeeded 4th Baronet Johnson of Bath in Somerset.
On 20th June 1891 Isabella Catherine Mary Howard-Molyneux-Howard Countess Suffolk and Berkshire (age 84) died.
On 20th June 1913 Frederick Johnstone 8th Baronet (age 71) died.
On 20th June 1923 Anne Emily Spencer-Churchill Duchess Roxburghe (age 68) died.
On 20th June 1924 Francis Blackwood 4th Baronet (age 85) died. His grandson Henry (age 28) succeeded 5th Baronet Blackwood of the Navy.
On 20th June 1945 Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe Milnes 1st Marquess of Crewe (age 87) died without surviving male issue. Marquess of Crewe, Earl of Crewe in Cheshire and Baron Houghton of Great Houghton in the West Riding of Yorkshire extinct. He was buried at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley [Map].
In 1890 Richard Charles Rodes Crewe Milnes (age 8) died. He was buried at St Bertoline's Church, Barthomley [Map].
Richard Charles Rodes Crewe Milnes: In 1882 he was born to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe Milnes 1st Marquess of Crewe and Sibyl Marcia Graham Baroness Houghton.
On 20th June 1953 Dorothy Mary Viscountess Gladstone (age 77) died.
On 20th June 1953 Evelyn Mary France-Hayhurst Lady Shakerley (age 83) died.
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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On 20th June 1967 Victor Brougham 4th Baron Brougham and Vaux (age 57) died. His son Michael (age 28) succeeded 5th Baron Brougham and Vaux
On 20th June 1973 Henry Eric Bagot 7th Baron Bagot (age 79) died. His brother Reginald (age 75) succeeded 8th Baron Bagot of Bagot's Bromley in Staffordshire, 13th Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
On 20th June 1993 Hugh Campbell 6th Earl Cawdor (age 60) died. His son Colin (age 30) succeeded 7th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 8th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 20th June 2012 Alistair Vane-Tempest-Stewart 9th Marquess of Londonderry (age 74) died. His son Frederick (age 40) succeeded 10th Marquess Londonderry.
On 20th June 2024 Jim Wallace 15th Baron Dudley (age 93) died. His son Jeremy (age 59) succeeded 16th Baron Dudley.