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Events on the 24th June
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 803. This year died Hibbald, Bishop of Holy-island, on the twenty-fourth of June, and Egbert was consecrated in his stead, on the thirteenth of June following. Archbishop Ethelherd also died in Kent, and Wulfred was chosen archbishop in his stead. Abbot Forthred, in the course of the same year, departed this life.
John of Worcester. 24th June 1069. Two of Harold's sons came again from Ireland, with sixty-four ships, and landing about the Nativity of St. John the Baptist [24th June] at the mouth of the river Tivy, fought a severe battle with Brian (age 29), count of Brittany; after which they returned to the place whence they came.
John of Worcester. 24th June 1070. The feast of St. John the Baptist being near, earl Asbiorn sailed to Denmark with the fleet which had wintered in the Humber; but his brother Sweyn (age 51) outlawed him, because he had accepted money from king William (age 42), to the great regret of the Danes. Edric, surnamed the Forester, a man of the most resolute courage, of whom we have spoken before, was reconciled with king William. After this, the king summoned from Normandy Lanfranc (age 65), abbot of Caen, a Lombard by birth, a man of unbounded learning, master of the liberal arts, and of both sacred and secular literature, and of the greatest prudence in counsel and the administration of worldly affairs; and on the day of the Assumption of St. Mary, appointed him archbishop of Canterbury, causing him to be consecrated at Canterbury on the feast of St. John the Baptist, being Sunday. He was consecrated by Giso, bishop of Wells, and Walter, bishop of Hereford, who were both ordained at Rome by pope Nicholas, when Aldred, archbishop of York, received the pallium,—for he evaded being ordained by Stigand, who then held the archbishopric of Canterbury, knowing him not to have received the pallium canonically. Bishop Heriman, who had already transferred the seat of his bishopric from Sherbourne to Salisbury, also assisted at his consecration, with some others. Afterwards, Lanfranc consecrated Thomas, archbishop of York. The suit of the reverend Wulfstan (age 62), bishop of Worcester, was again prosecuted, there being now a bishop who could advocate the cause of the church of York; and the affair was, by the aid of God's grace, decided at a council held at a place called Pedred, before the king, archbishop Lanfranc, and the bishops, abbots, earls, and lords of all England. All the groundless assertions by which Thomas and his abettors strove to humble the church of Worcester, and reduce her to subjection and servitude to the church of York, were, by God's just judgement, entirely refuted and negatived by written documents, so that Wulfstan not only recovered the possessions he claimed, but, by God's goodness, and the king's assent, regained for his see all the immunities and privileges freely granted to it by its first founders, the holy king Ethered, Oshere, sub-king of the Hwiccas, and the other kings of Mercia, Cenred, Ethelbald, Offa, Kenulf, Edward the Elder, Athelstan, Edmund, Edred, and Edgar.
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. 24th June 1138. The Bishops arrested. Then the king, when the Nativity of St. John [24th June] was near, proceeded to Oxford, and hearing that the castle of Devizes [Map] was fortified against him, sent messengers to Roger, bishop of Salisbury, the founder of the castle, who was then at Malmesbury, commanding him to come and confer with him. It is said that the bishop undertook this journey with great reluctance, believing that he should never return; taking with him his two nephews, the bishops of Lincoln and Ely, and a large retinue of mounted and well-armed soldiers. Seeing this, the king, suspecting treason, ordered his followers to arm themselves and be ready to defend him, if need should arise. While the king was engaged with the bishops in treating of various affairs, a furious quarrel arose between the two parties of soldiers respecting their quarters; and the king's troops flying to arms, the bishops' men took to flight, leaving all their baggage behind. Roger, bishop of Salisbury, with the bishop of Lincoln and his son Roger, surnamed The Poor, were taken; the bishop of Ely made his escape, and having reached the castle of Devizes, fortified it and held it against the king. The king, much incensed, went in pursuit of him, placing the bishops he had arrested in custody; Roger in the crib of an ox-house, and the other in a mean hut, while he threatened to hang the third, unless the castle was speedily surrendered to him. Roger finding this, and alarmed for his son, bound himself by an oath that he would neither eat nor drink until the king had possession of the castle; which oath he kept, and neither ate nor drank for three days.1
Note 1. Cf. the account of the circumstances attending the seizure of the bishops and their castles, in Henry of Huntingdon s History, p. 271, Antiq. Lib.; Gesta Stephani, ibid, 370, &c.; and William of Malmesbury, ibid, 507.
On 24th June 1144 García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 32) and Urraca La Asturiana Queen Consort Navarre were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
On 24th June 1242 Beatrice Plantagenet was born to King Henry III of England (age 34) and Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 19) at Bordeaux [Map].
On 24th June 1268 King Edward I of England (age 29) took the cross at Northampton [Map], along with his brother Edmund "Crouchback" Plantagenet 1st Earl of Leicester 1st Earl Lancaster (age 23) and cousin Henry "Almain" Cornwall (age 32), from Papal Legate Ottobuono Fieschi (age 58).
On 24th June 1291 Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 68) died at Amesbury Abbey, Wiltshire [Map] where she was subsequently buried. Her heart was buried at Christ Church, Greyfriars [Map].
On 24th June 1293 Joan "Lame" Burgundy Queen Consort France was born to Robert II Duke Burgundy (age 45) and Agnes Capet Duchess Burgundy (age 33). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 24th June 1295 King Edward I of England (age 56) created new baronies through writs for summons to his 36th Parliament
John Montfort 1st Baron Montfort (age 31) was created 1st Baron Montfort. Alice Plaunche Baroness Montfort by marriage Baroness Montfort.
Walter Fauconberg 1st Baron Fauconberg (age 75) was created 1st Baron Fauconberg.
Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall (age 35) was created 1st Baron Furnivall. Joan Despencer Baroness Furnivall (age 37) by marriage Baroness Furnivall.
Robert Fitzwalter 1st Baron Fitzwalter (age 48) was created 1st Baron Fitzwalter. Eleanor Ferrers Baroness Fitzwalter by marriage Baroness Fitzwalter.
Ralph Basset 1st Baron Basset Drayton (age 31) was created 1st Baron Basset Drayton. Hawise Grey Baroness Basset Drayton (age 40) by marriage Baroness Basset Drayton.
The following Baronies may have been created at the 36th Parliament or the 37th Parliament summoned on 30th September 1295.
John Wake 1st Baron Wake of Liddell (age 27) was created 1st Baron Wake of Liddell.
Andrew Astley 1st Baron Astley (age 49) was created 1st Baron Astley.
Thomas Berkeley 6th and 1st Baron Berkeley (age 49) was created 1st Baron Berkeley. Joan Ferrers Baroness Berkeley by marriage Baroness Berkeley.
Reginald Grey 1st Baron Grey of Wilton (age 55) was created 1st Baron Grey of Wilton. Maud Fitzhugh Baroness Grey Wilton (age 73) by marriage Baroness Grey of Wilton.
John Hastings 13th Baron Abergavenny 1st Baron Hastings (age 33) was created 1st Baron Hastings by a summons to Parliament. Isabel Valence Baroness Bergavenny Baroness Hastings by marriage Baroness Hastings.
Ralph Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby (age 32) was created 1st Baron Neville Raby. Euphemia Clavering Baroness Neville Raby (age 28) by marriage Baroness Neville Raby.
John Beke 1st Baron Beke (age 72) was created 1st Baron Beke (although there is some doubt whether he was created Baron).
Fulk Fitzwarin 1st Baron Fitzwarin (age 43) was created 1st Baron Fitzwarin.
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On 24th June 1314 the Scottish army of King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland (age 39) including, James "Black" Douglas (age 28), heavily defeated the English army led by King Edward II of England (age 30) at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford (age 23) was killed. Earl Gloucester, Earl Hertford extinct.
John Comyn 4th Lord Baddenoch (age 20), Robert Felton 1st Baron Felton (age 44) and William Vesci were killed.
William Marshal 1st Baron Marshal (age 36) was killed. His son John (age 22) succeeded 2nd Baron Marshal.
Robert Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 40) was killed. His son Roger (age 14) succeeded 2nd Baron de Clifford.
John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel (age 25) was killed. His son John succeeded 3rd Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
Henry Bohun was killed by King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland. He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucestershire [Map].
Walter Fauconberg 2nd Baron Fauconberg (age 50) possilby died although his death is also reported as being on 31 Dec 1318.
Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 38), Humphrey Bohun 4th Earl Hereford 3rd Earl Essex (age 38), Goronwy ap Tudur Hen Tudor, Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan (age 35), Aymer de Valence 2nd Earl Pembroke (age 39) and Robert Umfraville 8th Earl Angus (age 37) fought.
Pain Tiptoft 1st Baron Tibetot (age 34) was killed. His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Tibetot.
John Montfort 2nd Baron Montfort (age 23) was killed. Peter Montfort 3rd Baron Montfort (age 23) succeeded 3rd Baron Montfort.
Thomas Grey (age 34) undertook a suicidal charge that contributed to the English defeat and subsequently blemished his career.
William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby (age 38) was captured.
Michael Poynings (age 44) was killed.
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Annals Londonienses. [24th June 1314] First, Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, about 23 years of age, whose inheritance passed to his sisters, as will be said later; he lies buried at Tewkesbury. Also: Robert de Clifford, baron, Payn Tiptoft, William Marshal, Anselm Marshal, John de Montfort, Henry de Bohun, John de Rivers, Edmund de Mauley, steward of the lord king, John Comyn, Robert de Hastely, Edmund Comyn, William Deincourt, Giles (Egidius) de Argentein, John Lovell le Riche, Edmund de Hastings, Robert Botevilyn, Oliver de Picton, Gerard del Idle, John de Gosorald, Hugh de Scales, John de Elsefeld, John de Henebregge, Robert de Pulford, Thomas de Bosford, Reginald Deincourt, Robert de Applyndene, Thomas de Conradi, Thomas de Saint Leger, Reginald de Lem, Robert Bertram, knight of Beauchamp, John Cabery, Thomas le Archdeacon, Nicholas de Vespont, Miles (knight) de Stapleton, Miles de Poynings, William de Gosyngton, Among the English foot soldiers and squires, not the greatest part were killed, but there was immeasurable vengeance from God and widespread flight. Truly, that day was an avenger of the wickedness of the English, for they were all as if without heart, and all who could flee, did so. Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, fled barefoot. The Earl of Hereford fled too, though with a thousand armed men; but he was captured through deception, and later ransomed. A great number were taken prisoner, but afterwards they ransomed themselves however they could.
Primo Gilbertus de Clare comes Gloucestriz, ætate ciira XXIII annos, cujus hæreditatem habuerunt sorores ejus, ut postea dicetur; pausat apud [Tewkesberie]; Robertus de Clifford baro, Paganus Tyfetot, Willelmus Marescallus, Anselmus Marescallus, Johannes de Mountfort, Henricus de Boun, Johannes de Riveres, Edmundus de Maule senescallus domini regis, Johannes Comyn, Robertus de Hastele, Edmundus Comyn, Willelmus Deincourt, Egidius de Argentein, Johannes Lovell le Riche, Edmundus de Hastinges, Robertus Botevilyn, Oliverus de Picton, Gerard del Idle, Johannes de Gosorald, Hugo de Scales, Johannes de Elsefeld, Johannes de Henebregge, Robertus de Pulford, Thomas de Bosford, Reginaldus Deyncourt, Robertus de Applyndene, Thomas de Conradi, Thomas de Seint Legier, Reginaldus de Lem, Robertus Bertram miles de Beauchampe, Johannes Cabery, Thomas le Ercedekene, Nicholaus de Vespont, Miles de Stapeltone, Miles de Poininges, Willelmus de Gosyngtone. De peditibus et scutiferis Anglorum non fuit maxima pars interfecta, sed insæstimabilis Dei vindicta et fuga: et certe illa dies fuit vindex de nequitia Anglorum, quia omnes fuerunt quasi sine corde, et omnes qui potuerunt fugerunt. Et Americus de Valence comes Penbrochiæ fugiebat nudis pedibus, et comes Herefordiæ fugiebat bene cum mille armatis; sed tamen per seductionem captus fuit, et postea redemptus: et maxima multitudo fuerat capta, sed postea, sicut potuerunt, se redimebant.
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Lanercost Chronicle. [24th June 1314] Now they had arranged their army in such a way that two divisions marched ahead of the third, one to the side of the other, so that neither preceded the other; and the third followed behind, in which was Robert. When at last both armies engaged each other, and the great English warhorses charged into the Scottish spears—as into a thick forest—a great and terrible noise arose from the breaking of lances and the mortal wounding of chargers. Thus they stood, at peace for a moment. But the English reinforcements could not reach the Scots because the first division (of English troops) stood in the way, nor could they assist in any way, and so there remained no option but to plan for retreat. I heard this account from a trustworthy man, who was present and saw it. In that first English division were slain: the Earl of Gloucester, Sir Robert de Clifford, Sir John Comyn, Sir Payn Tiptoft, Sir Edmund de Mauley, and many other nobles—apart from the foot soldiers, who fell in great numbers.
Ordinaverant autem sic exercitum suum, quod duæ acies ejus præirent tertiam, una ex latere alterius, ita quod neutra aliam præcederet; et tertia sequeretur, in qua erat Robertus. Quando vero ambo exercitus se mutuo conjunxerunt, et magni equi Anglorum irruerunt in lanceas Scottorum, sicut in unam densam silvam, factus est sonus maximus et horribilis ex lanceis fractis et ex dextrariis vulneratis ad mortem, et sic steterunt in pace ad tempus. Anglici, autem, sequentes non potuerunt assingere ad Scottos, propter primam aciem interpositam, nec in aliquo se juvare, et ideo nihil restabat nisi ordinare de fuga. Istum processum audivi a quodam fidedigno, qui fuit præfens et vidit. In illa autem prima acie interfecti sunt comes Glovernie, dominus Robertus de Clifforde, dominus Johannes de Comyn, dominus Paganus de Typetot, dominus Edmundus de Mauley, et multi alii nobiles, exceptis peditibus, qui in magno numero corruerunt.
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Life of Edward II by a Monk of Malmesbury. [24th June 1314] While therefore our people were fleeing, while they pursued the footsteps of the king, behold, a certain ditch swallowed many; a great part of our men perished in it. When the king arrived at the castle, believing he would find refuge there, he was repelled as if he were an enemy: the drawbridge was raised, and the gate shut. Because of this, many believed that the castle's keeper was not free from suspicion of treachery, especially since he had been seen that very day, armed in the field, apparently ready to fight for the king. Yet I neither absolve the keeper, nor do I accuse him of treason; but I confess it happened by the counsel of God that the King of England did not enter the castle, because if he had been admitted at that time, he would not have escaped without being captured.
Dum igitur gens nostra fugeret, dum vestigia regis arriperet, ecce quædam fossa multos absorbuit, magna pars nostrorum in ipsa periit. Veniens namque rex ad castrum et credens ibidem habere refugium, tanquam hostis repellitur; pons attrahitur et porta clauditur. Unde custos castri a plerisque proditionis expers non esse credebatur, et tamen in acie armatus quasi pro rege pungnaturus ipso die videbatur. Verum nec custodem absolvo, nec proditionis accuso, sed consilio Dei fateor evenisse regem Anglize castrum non intrasse, quia si tunc admissus fuisset sine captione nequaquam evasisset.
Life of Edward II by a Monk of Malmesbury. [24th June 1314] When the moment came that they had to join battle, James Douglas, who commanded the first division of the Scots, fiercely attacked the line of the Earl of Gloucester. And the earl met him manfully; once and again he broke through the wedge of the enemy, and indeed would have won triumph—if only he had had loyal companions. But behold, as the Scots suddenly charged, the earl's horse was killed and he fell to the ground. He, having no defender and being burdened by the weight of his body, could not easily rise. And so, among the five hundred armed men he had brought to battle at his own expense, he alone was left to die. For when they saw their lord thrown from his horse, they stood as if stunned, offering no aid. Cursed be the knighthood whose courage fails in the moment of greatest need.
Cum autem ad hoc ventum esset ut congredi simul oporteret, Jacobus Douglas, qui prime turmæ Scotorum præerat, aciem comitis Gloucestriæ acriter invasit. Et comes ipsum viriliter excepit, semel et iterum cuneum penetravit, et triumphum utique reportasset si fideles socios habuisset. Sed ecce, subito irruentibus Scotis, equus comitis occiditur et comes in terram labitur. Ipse etiam defensore carens et mole corporis nimis oneratus faciliter exsurgere non potuit, sed inter quingentos armatorum quos suis sumptibus duxerat ad bellum, ipse fere solum occubuit. Cum enim viderent dominum suum ab equo dejectum, stabant quasi attoniti non ferentes auxilium. Maledicta militia cujus summa necessitate perit audacia.
On 24th June 1340 King Edward III of England (age 27) attacked the French fleet at anchor during the Battle of Sluys capturing more than 200 ships, killing around 18000 French. The English force included John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Warwick (age 24), William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton (age 30), Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham (age 27), William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby (age 10), John Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle (age 22), Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 38), Henry of Grosmont 1st Duke Lancaster (age 30), Walter Manny 1st Baron Manny (age 30), Hugh Despencer 1st Baron Despencer (age 32) and Richard Pembridge (age 20).
Thomas Monthermer 2nd Baron Monthermer (age 38) died from wounds. His daughter Margaret succeeded 3rd Baroness Monthermer.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough. [24th June 1314] And on the same day, shortly before the hour of vespers, the ship of Lord Robert de Morley was the first to launch an assault against the French fleet; after him followed the ship of the Earl of Huntingdon, then that of the Earl of Northampton, and then that of Walter de Mauny. Thus, each ship hastened against the enemy, having both the sun and the wind in their favor, just as they had wished. And at the beginning of the battle, they recaptured three of the largest cogs, called Edward, Katherine, and Rose, which had previously been taken from English hands at sea. These were taken back by force, the enemies inside slaughtered by the sword, and the banner of the King of France trampled underfoot. In their place, the banner of the King of England was raised high on the three said ships. The remaining ships tried to flee one by one, but were surrounded by the English. Those inside laid down their arms and attempted to escape in small boats; but before the boats, overloaded with too many men, could reach land, they sank, sending about 2,000 men into the depths of the sea. Thus, with three of the French divisions subdued, the fourth division, having about 60 ships, still contained some armed men who had escaped from the ships already captured, and were difficult to overcome.
Et eodem die, parum ante horam vesperam, navis domini Roberti de Morlee navigio Gallicorum primo omnium insultum dedit, post illam navis comitis de Huntingdon, deinde comitis de Northampton, deinde Walteri de Mannay, sicque singule naves versus inimicos festinantes, solem et ventum secum habuerunt juxta votum. Et quasi in agonis principio tres maximos cogones quos vocabant Edwardum, Katerinam, et Rosam, olim de manibus Anglorum in mari sublatos, adepti sunt. Subjugatay que prima navali acie, qui intus erant gladio deletis et conculcato regis Franciæ vexillo, regisque Angliæ in sublimi in tribus dictis navibus elevato, reliqua naves singulæ fugam inire temptabant ; circumclusæ tamen ab Anglis, deposits armis suis, qui intus erant scaphas intrabant, sed antequam terram tangere possent naviculæ, nimis oneratee, submersis circa duo millibus hominum profundum maris petierunt, sicque tribus aciebus subditis, in IV acie, circa LX naves habente, erant nonnulli armati a prædictis fugati navibus difficiles ad subjiciendum.
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Chronicle of Guillaume Nangis. [24th June 1340] In this year, King Philip of France, upon hearing that King Edward of England, who had long remained hidden, had prepared a large fleet to cross the sea in aid of the Flemings, assembled a considerable fleet from Picardy and Normandy, and fortified it to block his crossing, as well as that of Lord Robert of Artois, who was with him. He appointed two admirals over this fleet: namely, Lord Hugh Quieret and Nicholas called Béhuchet. But when, on or around the feast of Saint John the Baptist, the English crossed the sea and came to battle, the French, who were waiting for the King of England and his ships at the port of Sluys to prevent him from taking the harbour, although some advised it would be better to intercept him in the open sea, where neither the English nor the Flemings could assist each other, initially held their ground fairly well. However, when Flemish reinforcements arrived both from the port of Sluys and nearby harbours to support the English, the French were unable to withstand them and took to flight. Many threw themselves headlong into the sea in hopes of escaping by swimming, but were immediately killed by the Flemings upon reaching the shore. Many ships were lost. Nicholas Béhuchet was also killed, and, insultingly to the King of France, was hanged from the mast of a ship. Lord Hugh Quieret was captured aboard his vessel. And as some claimed, all of this happened because the two admirals were not in harmony and were stirred by bitter envy; one could not tolerate the other's rank. As Lucan says:
No trust exists among co-rulers of a kingdom; all power
Resents a partner. Do not trust such alliances among nations,
Nor seek distant examples from fate,
The first city walls were soaked in a brother’s blood.
This saying affirms and agrees with the idea that, whatever may be said or imagined, no one truly wishes to share authority, but seeks to claim all power for himself.
Hoc anno rex Franciæ Philippus, audiens quod rex Angliæ Eduardus, qui diu latuerat, magnum navlgium ad transfretandum in auxilium Flammingorum præparasset, classem non modlcam Plcardiæ ac Normanniæ acceptit, ipsamque munivit ad impediendum transitum ejus, necnon et domlni Roberti de Attrebato qui cum eo erat. Congregavit duos admiraldos; dominum scilicet Hugonem Queret et Nicholaum dictum Behuchet eldem classi præficiens. Sed cum in die beati Johannis Baplistæ vel circa transfretasset, et ventum esset ad conflictum, nostri, ad portum Sclusæ regem Angliæ cum navibus suis exspectantes, ut a captione portus ipsum impedirent, (licet aliqui consulerent in medio raaris obviare sibi melius esse ad finem, quod nec Anglici nec Flammingi possent sibi auxilium ferre) primo impetu satis bene se habuerunt. Sed supervenientibus Flammingis tam de portu Sclusæ quam de portubus vicinis in auxilium Anglorum, ipsos sustinere non valentes fugam arripuerunt, multique in mari præcipites se dederunt ut natando evaderent, sed a Flammingis statim occidebantur in littore; et amissis pluribus navibus, Nicholaum dictum Behuchet etiam occiderunt, et in despectum regis Franciæ ad malum navis suspenderunt. Dominum etiam Hugonem dictum Queret in navi acceperunt. Et ut aliqui asserebant, hoc totum accidit quia isti duo admiraldi male concordes erant ac felle invidiæ commoti; unus alterius dignitatem ferre non valebat, secundum Lucani verba, qui dicit:
Nulla fides regni sociis, omuisque potestas
Impatiens consortis erit, nec gentibus ullis
Credite, nec longe fatorum exempla petantur,
Fraterno primi maduerunt sanguine muri
Volens dicere et annuere quod quidquid dicatur seu fingatur, niillus \ult habere socium in auctoritate, sed totam sibi attribuere auctoritatem.
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On 24th June 1314 Philippa of Hainault Queen Consort England was born to William Hainault I Count Hainault III Count Avesnes III Count Holland II Count Zeeland (age 28) and Joan Valois Countess Zeeland Holland Avesnes and Hainault (age 20).
On 24th June 1316 Philip Capet was born to Philip V King France I King Navarre (age 23) and Joan of Burgundy Queen Consort France (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.29%.
. And in the same year, around the Feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross [3rd May 1338], Richard de Bynteworth was unanimously elected as his successor. He was confirmed by the Archbishop (of Canterbury) at Otford around the Feast of the Ascension [May 21], and consecrated at Lambeth by the Bishop of Chichester around the Feast of St. John the Baptist [June 24].
et eodem anno, circa festum Inventionis sancte Crucis, electus fuit concorditer Ricardus de Bynteworth, qui circa festum Ascensionis apud Ottefordiam fuit per archiepiscopum confirmatus, et cirea festum sancti Johannis apud Lambhuth per Cicestriensem episcopum consecratus.
On 24th June 1343 Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre was born to King John "The Good" II of France (age 24) and Bonne Luxemburg Queen Consort France (age 28).
On 24th June 1373 King John I of Aragon (age 22) and Martha Armagnac Queen Consort Aragon (age 26) were married at Barcelona [Map]. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon. She the daughter of John I Count Armagnac (deceased) and Beatrice Clermont Countess Armagnac. He the son of Peter IV King Aragon (age 53) and Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Aragon. They were fourth cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Archaeologia Volume 21 Section III Chapter IV. 24th June 1471 All these events having come to the knowledge of Henry, lately stiled king, but then a prisoner in the Tower of London, he took them so much to heart, that through displeasure and melancholy, he departed this life on the 24th of the said month of June.
On 24th June 1485 Elizabeth Oldenburg was born to John King Denmark Norway and Sweden (age 30) and Christina Queen Consort Denmark Norway and Sweden (age 23).
On 24th June 1509 Henry VIII (age 17) was crowned VIII King of England at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Catherine of Aragon (age 23) was crowned Queen Consort England.
Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham (age 31), Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde (age 32) and Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 66) attended. Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland (age 16) was knighted. Robert Dymoke (age 48) attended as the Kings's Champion. Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex (age 26) was created Knight of the Bath and served as Lord Sewer.
Wriothesley's Chronicle. 24th June 1509. The coronationa of Kinge Henrie the Eight (age 17), which was the 24th of June, A.D. 1509.
Note a. In consequence of the erroneous idea that the Kings of England always ascended the throne immediately on the decease of the preceding sovereign, some authorities make the regnal years of Henry VIII. to commence on the 21st April, 1509, the day of his father's decease, but it is clearly established, as shown by Sir Harris Nicolas, that they ought to be computed from the day following, viz. April 22. The years in the text, howerer, are computed from Lord Mayor's day.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1509. 24th June 1509. 89. Edward Duke of Buckingham (age 31). To be Great Steward of England on 24 June, the day of the Coronation from sunrise until sunset. S.B. [213.]
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1509. 24th June 1509. 82. The Coronation.
Coronation of the King:—Copies of warrants of various dates in May, June, July and August, 1 Henry VIII., for stuff provided by the Great Wardrobe against the Coronation of the King and Queen, and for their use and that of the Princess of Castile about that time. Folios 170–3 mainly refer to stuff for the nine henchmen and their master, and the five footmen (none named). Total for the King's coronation, £1,749 8s. 4d.
Coronation of the Queen (f. 175b.):—Ff. 182b. to 191 contain warrants for stuff for gowns, coats, &c., for particular persons, viz.:—Lady Elizabeth Stafforde, Lady Anne Piercey, Lady Lysle, Dame Elizabeth Bolen (age 29), the Earl of Shrewsbury's daughter, "Lady Dona Agnes," Lady Scrope, Mistress Maubell Clyfforde, Lady Savayll, Lady Mary de Grauara, Lady Bryan, Lady Darell, Lady Peche, Kateryn Fortes, Mrs. Denys, Mrs. Botyller, Mrs. Weston, Mrs. Jirnyngham, Mrs. Brevs, Mrs. Stanap, Mrs. Odall; Mary de Salyns; two of the Queen's footmen; three of her chamberers; Dame Margaret Pole; Mrs. Redynge; Anne Luke, the King's nurse; my lord of Ormond and Sir Robert Poyntz; William Bulstrode and Roger Radclyffe; Alonso Desquirvell, and John de Quero; Robt. Hasilrig and Oliver Holand, yeoman ushers with the Queen; Giles Duwes and three of his fellows; Richard Big; Sir Robert Dymmok, champion; Ralph Jenet and four of his fellows of the Wardrobe; James Worsley and John Copynger of the Wardrobe of Robes; John Crochet, the King's armourer; Henry Pole; John Chaunte (or Chauntey) "le sage doctour"; Lady Eliz. Stafford, and and seven other ladies and gentlewomen; Mrs. Mary Jernyngham; the Queen's stable; Sir Davy Owen, carver, and Richard Hastynges, cup-bearer for the King; Alexander Thrognall, chief carver, Edward Jernyngham, chief cup-bearer, and John Varney, chief sewer for the Queen; Sir Thomas Lovell, Treasurer of Household, Sir Andrew Wyndesore, Keeper of the Great Wardrobe, my Lord of Oxford (age 9), Great Chamberlain of England, the Abbot of Westminster, and the Queen's Chancellor and Confessor.
Ff. 191b. and 192 are occupied with wages of skinners and other necessary expenses. Total for the Queen's coronation, £1,536 16s. 2½d.
At f. 193 begins the list of purchases of scarlet and red cloth from John Bounde, John Saxey and many other merchants, the totals being scarlet 1,641 yds., red cloth 2,040 yds., and the whole cost £1,307 11s. 3½d. F. 196b. contains the list of white and green woollen cloth (240 yds. of each) as purchased for 100 persons of the King's Bench and 60 of the Marshalsea "bearing tipped staves at the coronation." Total cost of silks, scarlet, red cloth and necessaries, 4,£748 6s. 3d.
At f. 198 begins a list showing number of yards (of scarlet and red cloth, as appears by totals of each kind noted page by page) delivered to each of the following, viz.:—
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Wriothesley's Chronicle. 24th June 1509... and were both [King Henry VIII of England and Ireland (age 17) and Catherine of Aragon Queen Consort England (age 23)] crowned on Midsommer day.i
Note i. For the account of Henry's coronation with his queen, Kadiarine, see MS. Harleian. 169, Art 7.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1509. 24th June 1509. The Bishop of Canterbury, Chancellor, the Bishop of Winchester, Privy Seal, the Bishop of Durham, Secretary, my Lord Treasurer, the Master of the Rolls, the Lord Herberd, King's Chamberlain, Sir David Owen, first carver, Richard Hastynges, first cup-bearer, Sir William Vampage, first sewer, Henry Wyott, Master of the Jewel House, William FitzWilliam (age 19), second cup-bearer, Sir Thomas West, second carver, Sir Andrew Wyndesore, Master of the Great Wardrobe. The King's Bench:—Sir William Fyneux, Chief Justice, Robert Brudenell and Humphrey Conysby, justices. The "Comyn Place":—Sir Robert Redd, Chief Justice, Sir John Fyssher, John Butteler, and William Greveld, justices. Barons of the Exchequer:—Sir William Hoody, Chief Baron, Barth. Westby, William Bollyng, John Aleyn. The King's serjeants:—Ric. Elyott, Lewis Pollard, John Ernley, King's attorney, William Porter, Clerk of the Crown, Edward Lewkenour, gentleman usher.
The King's Household:—The Earl of Shrewsbury (age 41), steward, Sir Thomas Lovell, keeper of the Great Wardrobe of the Household, Sir Edward Ponynges, controller. Counting House: John Shurley, cofferer, William Atlyff, Thomas Byrkes, John Miklowe, clerk controller, John Robyns, clerk of records, Edward Welden, clerk cofferer, Thomas Darell, yeoman usher. Bakehouse: Richard Guyll, serjeant, John Bartilmewe, clerk, John Downer, yeoman "for the mouth," Henry Freyne, yeoman furnour, John Skern, purveyor, Henry Perkyn, groom purveyor, Hugh Mathewe, yeoman garnetor. Pantry: Stephen Coope, serjeant, Edward Addeley, yeoman for the mouth, Griffith Gwyn, groom for the mouth, Richard Bendon, William Busshe and Robert Rochester, yeomen of the Hall, John Knolles, yeoman "brewer," Richard Carpenter, John Egleston and Robert Johnson, grooms of the Hall, Thomas Blythe and Thomas Brampton, pages of the Hall. Cellar: Roger Mynors, serjeant, Thomas Bell, yeoman for the mouth, John Brent, groom for the mouth, Edward Atwood, yeoman "brewer," Ralph Annesley and Thomas Parker, grooms at the bar, Henry Hakker and Noel Loveday, pages, Alen Kyng, yeoman purveyor, Maurice Apparrey, yeoman for the bottles. Buttery: William Hogeson and William Bawdy, yeomen, Edward ApJohn, John Gylmyn and John Saulkyll, grooms, Thomas Annesley and Richard Parker, pages, William Kerne, yeoman ale taker, Thomas Cooke groom ale taker, William Bowman, groom ale taker. Pitcher House: Thomas Orme and George Vanhorn, yeomen, William Depyng, John Parre and John Man, grooms, John Stanbanke and Thomas Peper, pages. Spicery: Nicholas Hill, chief clerk, Nicholas Uddelston, second clerk, John Mery, under-clerk, William Herd, yeoman powderbeter. Confectionary: Richard Babbam, serjeant, Robert Dowker, yeoman, John Wolbaston, groom, William Towres, page. Wafery; Robert Lee, groom. Chaundry: John Ketilby, serjeant, John Symond, and William Rutter, yeomen, Richard Merston and William Coterell, grooms, Robert Spurnell, page. Ewery: George Brocas, serjeant, Edm. Lovesey and William Wymbysshe, yeomen, Roger Bedyll, yeoman for the Hall, William Davy and John Edwardes, grooms, Thomas Pacheford and Thomas Wyldyng, pages. Laundry: Hugh Deane, yeoman, Robert Bryce, Thomas Morres and Thomas Judde, grooms, John Sutton and John Mylt, pages. Kitchen: Ant. Legh, chief clerk, Edward Atclyff, 2nd clerk, John Cony, 3rd clerk, Thomas Barowe, master cook, John Case, yeoman for the mouth, William Meryman, Pero and John Hunt, yeomen, William Bolton and George Nelson, grooms, Robert Elys, yeoman for the Hall, Gilbert Alençon, Nicholas Lenton, and James Dewam, yeomen, William Beryman, groom of the Hall, Lancelot Clerk and William Mayo, grooms. Larder: John Ricroft, serjeant, William Blaknall, clerk, John Forster, yeoman for the mouth, John Gogh, yeoman usher, John Dale, yeoman of the larder, Richard Appulby, groom usher, Thomas Assheley, Robert Warner and James Michell, grooms, John Grove, page. Boiling House: Roger Elys, yeoman, William Stephyns and Thomas Russell, grooms. Accatry: Brian Roche, serjeant, Gervas Buklond, clerk, Edm. Sherp, yeoman for the mouth, John Stratton, yeoman of the store, William Honnyng, yeoman fisher, John Plome, yeoman butcher, Thomas Randolff and Robert Newman, yeomen, Thomas Raven, groom butcher, Robert Steyneford, groom, Richard Cudd and Richard Gybons, herds, James Huddylston, keeper of Creslowe, William Atkynson, pig taker. Poultry: Thomas Ynglysshe, serjeant, William Bonde, clerk, William Burwell, Thomas Strode and Nicholas Warde, yeomen purveyors, John Lylle, Thomas Shalford and John Botyll, grooms. Scaldinghouse: William Thomson, yeoman, Richard Hill, Rog. Kylward, Thomas Hervy, Rob. Lewesham, and John Proctour, grooms. Squyllary: John Sterkey, serjeant, Richard Anyden, clerk, John Dey, yeoman for the King, John Spokesman, yeoman, John Lovedey, yeoman for the Hall, John Harreson, yeoman, Boyt Joys, James Skelton and William Foly John, grooms. Saucery: Richard Pyttour, serjeant, Ant. Neele, clerk, John Fulmer and John Congell, yeomen, Ralph Holyn, John Summan, Gilbert Borowe and William Seynt, grooms. The Hall: Chr. Vyncent, John Stephyns, John Lytcote, John Gyttons and Morgan Holand, marshals, William Lathebury, serjeant, Richard Lee, clerk, William Chace, Richard Benson, John Hewett and Edward Ouseley, yeomen, John Kyllyngworthe, John Parker, John Savell, John Henkyn and Robert Bowyngton, grooms, Robert Clerk and John Tirrill, pages. Porters: Thomas Fogg, serjeant, Evan ap Rice, Thomas Greves, John Lynsey, John Passey, Robert Maunger and Robert Thornhey, yeomen, Hugh Jeynyng and John Jely, grooms. Harbingers ("Harbegeours"): Thomas Mathewe, gentleman, Humphrey Wylede, William Treswell, Thomas Ward and Richard Twety, yeomen. Almonry ("Amnosnery"): Doctor Ednam, great almoner, Sir John Hawkesfeld, under-almoner, John Hether and Thomas Dey, yeomen, Ric Dyves and John Dey, grooms. Mr. Robert Yong, confessor of the Household, William Edwardes, surveyor for the King, Edward Otheney, sewer of the Hall, William Fynall, John Segysmond and John Lloyd, sewers, Thomas Rider, surveyor for the Hall, Thomas Mangall, surveyor. Cart takers: John Ewdale, yeoman, and John Sherp, groom. Servitors of the Hall: Robert Whitlok, Thomas Dederygh, Edm. Sampson, Richard Stylbarnd, John Gogh, Robert Colle, Robert Dyker, Henry Kyghley, Reynold Hylles, Maurice Kydowen, Simon Symms, Roland Roosse.
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On 24th June 1513 Edmund Carew (age 47) was killed at Thérouanne [Map] at the Siege of Thérouanne. Apparently by a cannon ball whilst he sat in council.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1535. 24th June 1535. R. O. 919. Sir William Kyngston (age 59) to [Lord Lisle (age 71)].
I thank you and my Lady for my "puetts," "which made the King merry in Waltham forest," and also for your letters. The hawk you sent to my lord of Carlisle has not yet come, "bot when she comys you apounted a gud keper fro hyr for Johnnies may now keper well, for my lord his master fell yowt with hym for playing at penny gleke and never will play with hym agayn." No news here worth writing. The King and Queen (age 34) are well, "and her Grace has a fair belly as I have seen." Master Treasurer was never better, and thanks you for your continual kindness. You wrote me for Master Elmer. I have not yet spoken with him, but will do for him as for my brother. Master Radcliff recommends him to you and my lady and so does my poor wife, who has had little health since your departure. Do not forget me to my good bedfellow Master Porter (my lady is here), and to Master Marshall and my lady. Greenwich, St. John's Day.
Hol., p. 1. Endd.: 24 June.
Letters and Papers. 24th June 1536. R. O. 1193. John Husee to Lady Lisle (age 42).
Has this day received her letter by Corbet, and with it £4, which he has delivered to Basset, "who is now, lauded be God, merry and in good health at Lincoln's Inn." This will pay all his debts and what he has borrowed for his commons. "And it is not to be doubted but he will be husband good enough, for he is both discreet, sober, and wise, and not too liberal in spending." Can keep nothing secret from her ladyship. Finds that Basset has not been half so well treated as he was at Mr. Danastre's, "but hath been grontyd and grudgid at, and laid in a worse lodging than he was wont to be." Finds he has no mind to return thither "by reason of a dunne cowe that is in the house, by whom he hath had five or six calves, so that she thought all too much that was set before him, and would have Mr. Danastre spare for to bring up her calves. God send them good weaning! But I had little thought Mr. Danastre had been a man of so vile and dissimuling a nature," else he should not have been so fat fed. Hopes to get "him" (Basset) an honest lodging within seven miles of London against the vacation, but Mr. Skerne and his wife have shown themselves at all times to be one manner of people. Will learn of my lady Sarum the Queen's (age 27) pleasure about your coming over to the coronation. Will do all he can about Hide for my lord and my lady's profit. As to your ladyship's daughter, you will receive herewith my lord Montague's letter showing both my lady's and his meaning. My lord said the Queen had appointed all her maidens already, and that on the next vacancy he would get my lady to do her best for your daughter's preferment. This was all his answer. Mentioned the matter to Lady Rutland (age 41), Mrs. Margery, and Mrs. Arundell, but is sure no one moved it except lady Sarum and Mr. Hennage. Did not press Lord Beauchamp (age 36), who would scarce give him a hearing. Will show Mr. Hennage that Mrs. Catharine is of sufficient age. Will work by Mrs. Margery's counsel and Mrs. Goldyng's if he find her friendly. Is sorry Skutt has disappointed her about her gown. He promised repeatedly it should be made like the Queen's gowns. Is sure the "velot" (velvet) will be found satisfactory. God have mercy on Mr. Norres's (deceased) soul! for my lord may say he lost a friend. Hopes, however, his new friends will be good at length. Begs that William Sendy, Lady Lisle's man, may have the profits of making the passports. Has delivered the hogshead for lord Daubeney to Thomas Seller, who has cellared it till he know my lord's pleasure. Has written to lord Daubeney about it, and about the quails sent by my lady, which were given to his friends as he was so far off. Seller said he would undertake to redeem Bekonholt Wood for £40, or that if you would write to Mr. Hatche that my lord Dawbny should do his pleasure with Waram Wood, Bekonholt might be allowed to stand without money. Geofford is in town. Will speak with him in the morning. London, 24 June.
If her ladyship would send the Queen her bird and her dog, thinks they would be well received. Hol., pp. 4. Add.
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On 24th June 1556 Joan Valois was born to King Henry II of France (age 37) and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France (age 37).
On 24th June 1556 Victoria Valois was born to King Henry II of France (age 37) and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France (age 37).
Henry Machyn's Diary. 24th June 1561. The xxiiij day of June, was Mydsomer-day, at Grenwyche was grett tryum(ph) of the rever, a-gaynst the cou[rt; there] was a goodly castylle mad a-pone Temes, and men of armes with-in ytt, with gones and spers, for to deffend [the same,] and a-bowt ytt wher serten small pynnes with ... and grett shottyng of gonnes and horlyng of ba[lls of] wyld fyre, and ther was a barke with ij tope [castles?] for the Quen('s) (age 27) grace to be in for to se the passe-tyme, the wyche was vere latt or yt was done.
On 24th June 1584 Dorothy Vernon (age 53) died. On 4th June 1611 John Manners (age 57) died at Haddon Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. Both were buried at All Saint's Church, Bakewell, Derbyshire [Map]. Elizabethan Period facing each other. Complex armorial of his arms impaled with her arms.
Arms of John Manners impaled with those of Dorothy Vernon.
On the left, Top Row: 1 
Manners Augmented Arms 2 His great-grandmother Eleanor Ros.
Second Row: 5 
Beauchamp Arms 6 
Beaumont Arms 7 
Berkeley Arms 8 
Lisle Arms.
Third Row: 11 
Tiptoft Arms.
On the right the arms of Dorothy Vernon. Top Row: 1 
Vernon Arms. Her arms. Second Row: 5 
Welles Arms. Third Row: 9 
Tailboys Arms. Fourth Row: 10 Berkeley Arms.
Dorothy Vernon: In 1531 she was born to George Vernon "King of the Peak" and Margaret Tailboys. Before 22nd March 1572 John Manners and she were married. He the son of Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.
John Manners: In 1527 he was born to Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland and Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland.
Eleanor Ros: Around 1449 she was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and Philippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. In or before 1460 Robert Manners and she were married. They were fifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. In 1487 Eleanor Ros died. In 1492 George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley became a ward of his uncle-in-law Thomas Lovell, husband of his mother's sister Isabel Ros as a consequence of his father Robert Manners being deemed unable to administer his own affairs.
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Letters of the Court of James I 1613. 24th June 1613. London. Reverend Thomas Lorkin to Thomas Puckering 1st Baronet (age 21).
If these letters did not assure you to the contrary, you might judge me dead; at least that some strange accident hath befallen me, who have kept so deep silence so long a time; for to imagine that either I could forget or neglect your so infinite merits towards me, were a censure too hard and rigorous once to enter into the conceit of so generous a disposition. None of these therefore have been the occasion, but only a mere necessity, first of drawing forth my journey into a longer tract than ever I propounded to myself, and then of making a farther abode in France, than at the beginning I intended, thereby to accommodate certain businesses of your brother [Note. brother-in-law] Newton's (age 33)1, which began through my absence to grow into some untowardly disorder. But now that I am safely arrived here, I shall promise to dedicate myself wholly to your affairs, and will hope to improve my industry and diligence such as you shall find no fault to complain that ever you reposed in me that trust which you have done. Touching your design in the prince's' service, I had already communicated it with Mr. Newton, who giveth small encouragement of proceeding farther in it, at least till his highpess grow near upon the point of bis creation [as Prince of Wales], which is yet likely to hold us in expectance three years longer.
There hath been already some contestation had between your brother and Mr. Murray2, the prince's tutor, touching the place of secretaryship, this man making it, as your brother formerly did, the chief end of his hopes; so that at length Mr. Newton hath been content to relinquish his right thereunto, upon condition to be made his highnesses Teceiver»general, which is like to be no less beneficial than the former. The mastership of his highness's horse hath divers competitors. Sir Thomas Howard is the most importunate suitor; and Ramsey, who is first escuyer to the prince, thinks it great wrong if he do not enjoy it. In the bedchamber, you know there are already two, Sir Robert Carey and Sir James Fullerton (age 50): David Murray sues to be the third, hoping by that means to recover himself of what he is so much cast behind in, having made a very weak and uncertain estate unto himself, notwithstanding all his former service. But he is like to meet with difficulty enough before be obtain it, notwithstanding all the furtherance he finds from Mr. Murray, his kinsman.
Among the grooms, Sandilands began the suit first, and had procured the king's grant for his present entrance into that charge: but this giving occasion to Gibb and Ramsey to do the like, their importunity hath been a means to revoke and cross that which the other made sure reckoning to have before fully effected for himself.
The first day of this next month the prince begins to keep house at Richmond, where Sir Arthur Mainwaring (age 33) and Sir Edward Varnam (age 23) (so I think they call him, for I am a bad treasurer-up of names) are like to exercise their former places, though they both sue to exchange them with being gentlemen of the privy-chamber. Mr. Alexander likewise shall be pat again into the possession of his. So shall Mr. Peter Newton and his fellow Shaw also. Few others shall be admitted above stairs at this present; and for them below, the first clerks in every office shall execute their proper charge as before.
The great places of the court are not yet disposed of. The manifest faction which is between the family of the Howards on the one side, and the Earl of Southampton (age 39) and Viscount Rochester (age 26) on the other, is supposed to be the cause thereof. For the treasurership, the general voice confers it still upon Northampton (age 73), as it did that of the secretaryship upon Sir Harry Neville; though, for this latter, I suppose his hopes quite dashed; for merely depending upon my Lord Rochester, he wants not opposition; and then, besides, Overbury (age 32) being fallen into disgrace3, he is thereby deprived of his best instrument. The most likely man to carry it, in the judgment of those who are not altogether unacquainted with those businesses, is Sir Charles Cornwallis, late treasurer to the prince deceased, who is reported very sufficient for foreign affairs: and with him it is thought shall be joined Sir Thomas Luke, though in a far meaner condition than were their predecessors, by reason of the lord treasurer's present greatness.
There hath lately come forth a proclamation against one Cotton, a west-country gentleman and a great recusant, charging him with high treason against the king and State, for having published a very scandalous and railing book against his majesty; and promising a very large reward to whosoever could apprehend him and bring him in. At the very self-same time, this Cotton being to cross the Thames, and inquiring of the watermen what news, they, not knowing the man, told him what was newly happened concerning himself. Whereupon being landed, he muffled himself in his cloak, thinking thereby to pass unknown to any of his acquaintance that he might haply meet. But he had not passed thence many paces, when one Maine, a follower sometimes of the late Lord of Devonshire, and a sure friend of his meeting him in the street and discovering well what he was, [warned] him likewise of danger, with protestation nevertheless not to make any benefit of the discovery of his friend, but wishing him to provide for his own safety. Thereupon Cotton demanding his opinion what he thought fittest to be done, he advised him to submit himself to the king's mercy: whose counsel he followed, and presently went and surrendered himself into my Lord of South* ampton's hands, and so rests at his majesty's mercy.
Your brother Newton, Mr. Southcot, and one Mr. Wood, have all, jointly together, lately obtained letters-patents for the putting in practice of an invention of the said Wood's, who by steeping all kind of com and grain in a certain liquor, undertakes thereby to render it more fruitful with five shillings' cost, than would ever have been before done with forty. They are now very busy in projecting a course for the [spread]ing of it throughout the realm, and hope to reap no small profit and advantage by it. When that is settled, your brother meaneth to make a journey to Durham4, whither Sir Thomas Grantham and his lady purpose to accompany him. He despatches away before great store of provision by sea, both of wine, beer, and divers other commodities, and means to be at the charge of a very honourable entertainment. Only Mrs. Newton stays behind, being hindered by a very happy occasion, finding herself quick with child.
Sir Thomas Mildmay5 keeps Whitehall close, not daring to venture abroad, for Sir John Wentworth's debt. He intends [to sell] Moulsham away shortly, and so to procure his own liberty.
About four or five days since, the Duke of Savoy's (age 51) ambassador took his leave, who hath been here honoured with a very royal entertainment. The occasion of his ambassage, I suppose, is well enough known unto you, namely, to treat of a second motion of marriage between our prince and one of the daughters of Savoy. His offers are very great, and such as none other cometh near to. His wars upon the Duke of Mantua do, in a manner, furnish the whole subject to the Frenchmen's discourse. To write anything of them, I hold it needless; for, being much nearer, you cannot but understand those things likewise, much better than myself. Only I shall, in a word or two, inform you in how doubtful a deliberation the state of France stands, touching those affairs. The Prince of Conde (age 24) and the Duke of Bouillon press both very earnestly for the relief of the Mantuan against the Savoyard. The Duke d'Espemon, on the contrary, travaileth all he may to overthrow and hinder it. And not long since, this point being debated in open council. Monsieur le Prince, in the heat of his contestation with the said duke, spared not to tell him that there was now carried so much respect to the affairs of Spain, as in the mean time they quite forgot that natural affection which they owed unto France, threatening therewithal that, in case they continued to reject the wholesome counsel which he gave in a matter of that importance, he would go and make his protestations to the Court of Parliament. It is that which keeps the adverse part somewhat in bridle, though yet the queen seems rather inclined to authorize the advice of the others than his. For, as touching the little aid which the Chevalier de Guise hath lately carried over, it is rather by permission than any commission from the queen, and is wholly composed of mere voluntaries.
The Duke de Vendome having lately retired himself from court to a certain house of his, not far from Paris upon a discontentment taken in the behalf and favour of the Prince of Conde, and there threatening never to return again so long as the regency of this queen lasteth; the queen, being advertised thereof presently, sent and confined him to his house. But the said duke, not able to brook any such confinement, contrary to the queen's injunction, made a journey into Bretagne, and there put himself into a very strong castle, named Ansenis. Whereupon, the queen presently despatched Monsieur de la Yarenne towards him, to command him to return; and, in case of his refusal, threatened to deprive him of his goyemment. The duke thereto made a very humble and submissive answer, yet no way disposes himself to obey her commandment Hereupon, the queen hath renewed it a second time by letters; but these are thought will as little avail as the former. And yet, nevertheless, the Prince of Conde, employing himself very earnestly in favour of the said duke, it is not like that there will be any rigorous proceeding against him, as is threatened.
Note 1. Adam Newton, Esq. He is styled by Dr. Thomas Smith, "Vitre quorandam eruditise et illost. virorim," printed in 4to., in 1707, vir elegantissimi ingenii."
Note 2. This appears to refer to Mr. Thomas Murray, who was tutor to the Duke of York, Charles I (age 12).
Note 3. He had ventored to remonstrate with the favourite respecting his intimacy with the Countess of Essex (age 23).
Note 4. See the letter of Letter August 12. Mr. Newton was, as we have stated, Dean of Durham, though a layman: such an appointment being allowable at this period.
Note 5. Knighted by King James I., at his majesty's arrival at Whitehall from Scotland, July 23, 1603, and created a baronet, Jane 29, 1611.
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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.
Diary of Anne Clifford. 24th June 1616. Upon the 24th my Lord (age 27), Lord [blank in MS.], my Coz. Cecily Neville went by barge to Greenwich and waited on the King and Queen to Chapel and dined at my Lady Bedford (age 36)'s. Where I met my Lord [sic] Hume, my old acquaintance.
After dinner we went up to the Gallery where the Queen used me exceeding well.
Diary of Anne Clifford. 24th June 1619. The 24th my Lord (age 30) received the last payment of my portion which was £6,000, so as he hath received in all £17,000. John Taylor required of my Lord an acquittance which he refused to give in regard he had delivered in the Statutes which were a sufficient discharge.
On 24th June 1628 Joshua Marshall was baptised in St Martin in the Fields Church [Map].
On 24th June 1640 William Davenport (age 36) died. Monument at St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge [Map] to William and his wife Mary Milward.
William Davenport: Around 1604 he was born. On 12th January 1631 he and Mary Milward were married at St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge [Map].
Mary Milward: Around 1609 she was born to Thomas Milward and Thomasine Beresford. On 6th January 1639 she died.
On 24th June 1649 Henry Hastings (age 19) died of smallpox.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1663. We did talk highly of Sir W. Batten's (age 62) corruption, which Mr. Coventry (age 35) did very kindly say that it might be only his heaviness and unaptness for business, that he do things without advice and rashly, and to gratify people that do eat and drink and play with him, and that now and then he observes that he signs bills only in anger and fury to be rid of men. Speaking of Sir G. Carteret (age 53), of whom I perceive he speaks but slightly, and diminishing of him in his services for the King (age 33) in Jersey; that he was well rewarded, and had good lands and rents, and other profits from the King, all the time he was there; and that it was always his humour to have things done his way. He brought an example how he would not let the Castle there be victualled for more than a month, that so he might keep it at his beck, though the people of the town did offer to supply it more often themselves, which, when one did propose to the King, Sir George Carteret being by, says Sir George, "Let me know who they are that would do it, I would with all my heart pay them". "Ah, by God", says the Commander that spoke of it, "that is it that they are afeard of, that you would hug them", meaning that he would not endure them. Another thing he told me, how the Duke of York (age 29) did give Sir G. Carteret and the Island his profits as Admirall, and other things, toward the building of a pier there. But it was never laid out, nor like to be. So it falling out that a lady being brought to bed, the Duke was to be desired to be one of the godfathers; and it being objected that that would not be proper, there being no peer of the land to be joyned with him, the lady replied, "Why, let him choose; and if he will not be a godfather without a peer, then let him even stay till he hath made a pier of his own1".
Note 1. In the same spirit, long after this, some question arising as to the best material to be used in building Westminster Bridge, Lord Chesterfield (age 29) remarked, that there were too many wooden piers (peers) at Westminster already. B.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1663. He tells me, too, that he hath lately been observed to tack about at Court, and to endeavour to strike in with the persons that are against the Chancellor (age 54); but this he says of him, that he do not say nor do anything to the prejudice of the Chancellor. But he told me that the Chancellor was rising again, and that of late Sir G. Carteret's (age 53) business and employment hath not been so full as it used to be while the Chancellor stood up. From that we discoursed of the evil of putting out men of experience in business as the Chancellor, and from that to speak of the condition of the King's party at present, who, as the Papists, though otherwise fine persons, yet being by law kept for these fourscore years out of employment, they are now wholly uncapable of business; and so the Cavaliers for twenty years, who, says he, for the most part have either given themselves over to look after country and family business, and those the best of them, and the rest to debauchery, &c.; and that was it that hath made him high against the late Bill brought into the House for the making all men incapable of employment that had served against the King (age 33). Why, says he, in the sea-service, it is impossible to do any thing without them, there being not more than three men of the whole King's side that are fit to command almost; and these were Captain Allen (age 51), Smith, and Beech; and it may be Holmes, and Utber, and Batts might do something. I desired him to tell me if he thought that I did speak anything that I do against Sir W. Batten (age 62) and Sir J. Minnes (age 64) out of ill will or design. He told me quite the contrary, and that there was reason enough. After a good deal of good and fine discourse, I took leave, and so to my Lord Sandwich's (age 37) house, where I met my Lord, and there did discourse of our office businesses, and how the Duke do show me kindness, though I have endeavoured to displease more or less of my fellow officers, all but Mr. Coventry (age 35) and Pett; but it matters not. Yes, says my Lord, Sir J. Minnes, who is great with the Chancellor; I told him the Chancellor I have thought was declining, and however that the esteem he has among them is nothing but for a jester or a ballad maker; at which my Lord laughs, and asks me whether I believe he ever could do that well.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1664. Thence with him to the Parke, and there met the Queene (age 54) coming from Chappell, with her Mayds of Honour, all in silver-lace gowns again: which is new to me, and that which I did not think would have been brought up again.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1664. After dinner to White Hall; and there met with Mr. Pierce, and he showed me the Queene's (age 54) bed-chamber, and her closett, where she had nothing but some pretty pious pictures, and books of devotion; and her holy water at her head as she sleeps, with her clock by her bed-side, wherein a lamp burns that tells her the time of the night at any time.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1665. After dinner they parted. So I to White Hall, where I with Creed and Povy (age 51) attended my Lord Treasurer (age 58), and did prevail with him to let us have an assignment for 15 or £20,000, which, I hope, will do our business for Tangier.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1665. At noon Captain Ferrers and Mr. Moore dined with me, the former of them the first time I saw him since his coming from sea, who do give me the best conversation in general, and as good an account of the particular service of the Prince (age 45) and my Lord of Sandwich (age 39) in the late sea-fight that I could desire.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1665. Midsummer-Day. Up very betimes, by six, and at Dr. Clerke's at Westminster by 7 of the clock, having over night by a note acquainted him with my intention of coming, and there I, in the best manner I could, broke my errand about a match between Sir G. Carteret's (age 55) eldest son and my Lord Sandwich's (age 39) eldest daughter, which he (as I knew he would) took with great content: and we both agreed that my Lord and he, being both men relating to the sea, under a kind aspect of His Majesty, already good friends, and both virtuous and good familys, their allyance might be of good use to us; and he did undertake to find out Sir George this morning, and put the business in execution. So being both well pleased with the proposition, I saw his niece there and made her sing me two or three songs very prettily, and so home to the office, where to my great trouble I found Mr. Coventry (age 37) and the board met before I come. I excused my late coming by having been on the River about office business.
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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.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1666. In the gallery among others met with Major Halsey, a great creature of the Duke of Albemarle's (age 57); who tells me that the Duke, by name, hath said that he expected to have the worke here up in the River done, having left Sir W. Batten (age 65) and Mr. Phipps there. He says that the Duke of Albemarle do say that this is a victory we have had, having, as he was sure, killed them 8000 men, and sunk about fourteen of their ships; but nothing like this appears true. He lays much of the little success we had, however, upon the fleete's being divided by order from above, and the want of spirit in the commanders; and that he was commanded by order to go out of the Downes to the Gun-fleete, and in the way meeting the Dutch fleete, what should he do? should he not fight them? especially having beat them heretofore at as great disadvantage. He tells me further, that having been downe with the Duke of Albemarle, he finds that Holmes and Spragge do govern most business of the Navy; and by others I understand that Sir Thomas Allen (age 33) is offended thereat; that he is not so much advised with as he ought to be. He tells me also, as he says, of his own knowledge, that several people before the Duke went out did offer to supply the King (age 36) with £100,000 provided he would be treasurer of it, to see it laid out for the Navy; which he refused, and so it died. But I believe none of this. This day I saw my Lady Falmouth (age 21), with whom I remember now I have dined at my Lord Barkeley's (age 64) heretofore, a pretty woman: she was now in her second or third mourning, and pretty pleasant in her looks.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1666. By and by the Council rises, and Sir W. Coventry (age 38) comes out; and he and I went aside, and discoursed of much business of the Navy; and afterwards took his coach, and to Hide-Parke, he and I alone: there we had much talke. First, he started a discourse of a talke he hears about the towne, which, says he, is a very bad one, and fit to be suppressed, if we knew how which is, the comparing of the successe of the last year with that of this; saying that that was good, and that bad. I was as sparing in speaking as I could, being jealous of him and myself also, but wished it could be stopped; but said I doubted it could not otherwise than by the fleete's being abroad again, and so finding other worke for men's minds and discourse. Then to discourse of himself, saying, that he heard that he was under the lash of people's discourse about the Prince's not having notice of the Dutch being out, and for him to comeback again, nor the Duke of Albemarle (age 57) notice that the Prince was sent for back again: to which he told me very particularly how careful he was the very same night that it was resolved to send for the Prince back, to cause orders to be writ, and waked the Duke, who was then in bed, to sign them; and that they went by expresse that very night, being the Wednesday night before the fight, which begun on the Friday; and that for sending them by the post expresse, and not by gentlemen on purpose, he made a sport of it, and said, I knew of none to send it with, but would at least have lost more time in fitting themselves out, than any diligence of theirs beyond that of the ordinary post would have recovered. I told him that this was not so much the towne talke as the reason of dividing the fleete. To this he told me he ought not to say much; but did assure me in general that the proposition did first come from the fleete, and the resolution not being prosecuted with orders so soon as the Generall thought fit, the Generall did send Sir Edward Spragge (age 46) up on purpose for them; and that there was nothing in the whole business which was not done with the full consent and advice of the Duke of Albemarle.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1666. But he did adde (as the Catholiques call 'le secret de la Masse'), that Sir Edward Spragge (age 46)-who had even in Sir Christopher Mings's (deceased) time put in to be the great favourite of the Prince, but much more now had a mind to be the great man with him, and to that end had a mind to have the Prince at a distance from the Duke of Albemarle (age 57), that they might be doing something alone-did, as he believed, put on this business of dividing the fleete, and that thence it came1. He tells me as to the business of intelligence, the want whereof the world did complain much of, that for that it was not his business, and as he was therefore to have no share in the blame, so he would not meddle to lay it any where else. That De Ruyter (age 59) was ordered by the States not to make it his business to come into much danger, but to preserve himself as much as was fit out of harm's way, to be able to direct the fleete. He do, I perceive, with some violence, forbear saying any thing to the reproach of the Duke of Albemarle; but, contrarily, speaks much of his courage; but I do as plainly see that he do not like the Duke of Albemarle's proceedings, but, contrarily, is displeased therewith. And he do plainly diminish the commanders put in by the Duke, and do lessen the miscarriages of any that have been removed by him. He concurs with me, that the next bout will be a fatal one to one side or other, because, if we be beaten, we shall not be able to set out our fleete again. He do confess with me that the hearts of our seamen are much saddened; and for that reason, among others, wishes Sir Christopher Mings was alive, who might inspire courage and spirit into them. Speaking of Holmes, how great a man he is, and that he do for the present, and hath done all the voyage, kept himself in good order and within bounds; but, says he, a cat will be a cat still, and some time or other out his humour must break again. He do not disowne but that the dividing of the fleete upon the presumptions that were then had (which, I suppose, was the French fleete being come this way), was a good resolution. Having had all this discourse, he and I back to White Hall; and there I left him, being [in] a little doubt whether I had behaved myself in my discourse with the policy and circumspection which ought to be used to so great a courtier as he is, and so wise and factious a man, and by water home, and so, after supper, to bed.
Note 1. This division of the fleet was the original cause of the disaster, and at a later period the enemies of Clarendon charged him with having advised this action, but Coventry's communication to Pepys in the text completely exonerates Clarendon.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1667. He tells me, speaking of the horrid effeminacy of the King (age 37), that the King hath taken ten times more care and pains in making friends between my Baroness Castlemayne (age 26) and Mrs. Stewart (age 19), when they have fallen out, than ever he did to save his kingdom; nay, that upon any falling out between my Baroness Castlemayne's nurse and her woman, my Lady hath often said she would make the King to make them friends, and they would be friends and be quiet; which the King hath been fain to do: that the King is, at this day, every night in Hyde Park with the Duchesse of Monmouth (age 16), or with my Baroness Castlemaine's: that he [Povy (age 53)] is concerned of late by my Lord Arlington (age 49) in the looking after some buildings that he is about in Norfolke, where my Lord is laying out a great deal of money; and that he, Mr. Povy, considering the unsafeness of laying out money at such a time as this, and, besides, the enviousness of the particular county, as well as all the Kingdom, to find him building and employing workmen, while all the ordinary people of the country are carried down to the seasides for securing the land, he thought it becoming him to go to my Lord Arlington (Sir Thomas Clifford (age 36) by), and give it as his advice to hold his hands a little; but my Lord would not, but would have him go on, and so Sir Thomas Clifford advised also, which one would think, if he were a statesman worth a fart should be a sign of his foreseeing that all shall do well. But I do forbear concluding any such thing from them. He tells me that there is not so great confidence between any two men of power in the nation at this day, that he knows of, as between my Lord Arlington and Sir Thomas Clifford; and that it arises by accident only, there being no relation nor acquaintance between them, but only Sir Thomas Clifford's coming to him, and applying himself to him for favours, when he come first up to town to be a Parliament-man. He tells me that he do not think there is anything in the world for us possibly to be saved by but the King of France's (age 28) generousnesse to stand by us against the Dutch, and getting us a tolerable peace, it may be, upon our giving him Tangier and the islands he hath taken, and other things he shall please to ask. He confirms me in the several grounds I have conceived of fearing that we shall shortly fall into mutinys and outrages among ourselves, and that therefore he, as a Treasurer, and therefore much more myself, I say, as being not only a Treasurer but an officer of the Navy, on whom, for all the world knows, the faults of all our evils are to be laid, do fear to be seized on by some rude hands as having money to answer for, which will make me the more desirous to get off of this Treasurership as soon as I can, as I had before in my mind resolved.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1667. He [Povy (age 53)] tells me that the other day, upon this ill newes of the Dutch being upon us, White Hall was shut up, and the Council called and sat close; and, by the way, he do assure me, from the mouth of some Privy-councillors, that at this day the Privy-council in general do know no more what the state of the Kingdom as to peace and war is, than he or I; nor knows who manages it, nor upon whom it depends; and there my Chancellor (age 58) did make a speech to them, saying that they knew well that he was no friend to the war from the beginning, and therefore had concerned himself little in, nor could say much to it; and a great deal of that kind, to discharge himself of the fault of the war. Upon which my Lord Anglesey (age 52) rose up and told his Majesty that he thought their coming now together was not to enquire who was, or was not, the cause of the war, but to enquire what was, or could be, done in the business of making a peace, and in whose hands that was, and where it was stopped or forwarded; and went on very highly to have all made open to them: and, by the way, I remember that Captain Cocke (age 50) did the other day tell me that this Lord Anglesey hath said, within few days, that he would willingly give £10,000 of his estate that he was well secured of the rest, such apprehensions he hath of the sequel of things, as giving all over for lost.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1667. That at a certain time Mr. Povy (age 53) did carry him an account of the state of the Duke of York's (age 33) estate, showing in faithfullness how he spent more than his estate would bear, by above £20,000 per annum, and asked my Lord's opinion of it; to which he answered that no man that loved the King (age 37) or kingdom durst own the writing of that paper; at which Povy was startled, and reckoned himself undone for this good service, and found it necessary then to show it to the Duke of York's Commissioners; who read, examined, and approved of it, so as to cause it to be put into form, and signed it, and gave it the Duke. Now the end of the Chancellor (age 58) was, for fear that his daughter's (age 30) ill housewifery should be condemned.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24th June 1667. In the evening comes Mr. Povy (age 53) about business; and he and I to walk in the garden an hour or two, and to talk of State matters. He tells me his opinion that it is out of possibility for us to escape being undone, there being nothing in our power to do that is necessary for the saving us: a lazy Prince (age 47), no Council, no money, no reputation at home or abroad. He says that to this day the King (age 37) do follow the women as much as ever he did; that the Duke of York (age 33) hath not got Mrs. Middleton (age 22), as I was told the other day: but says that he wants not her, for he hath others, and hath always had, and that he [Povy] hath known them brought through the Matted Gallery at White Hall into his [the Duke's] closet; nay, he hath come out of his wife's (age 30) bed, and gone to others laid in bed for him: that Mr. Bruncker (age 47) is not the only pimp, but that the whole family is of the same strain, and will do anything to please him: that, besides the death of the two Princes lately, the family is in horrible disorder by being in debt by spending above £60,000 per. annum, when he hath not £40,000: that the Duchesse is not only the proudest woman in the world, but the most expensefull; and that the Duke of York's marriage with her hath undone the Kingdom, by making the Chancellor (age 58) so great above reach, who otherwise would have been but an ordinary man, to have been dealt with by other people; and he would have been careful of managing things well, for fear of being called to account; whereas, now he is secure, and hath let things run to rack, as they now appear.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th June 1667. The Dutch fleet still continuing to stop up the river, so as nothing could stir out or come in, I was before the Council, and commanded by his Majesty (age 37) to go with some others and search about the environs of the city, now exceedingly distressed for want of fuel, whether there could be any peat, or turf, found fit for use. The next day, I went and discovered enough, and made my report that there might be found a great deal; but nothing further was done in it.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th June 1670. Came the Earl (age 19) of Huntington and Countess (age 16), with the Lord Sherard (age 48), to visit us.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th June 1671. Constantine Huygens (age 74), Signor of Zuylichem, that excellent learned man, poet, and musician, now near eighty years of age, a vigorous, brisk man, came to take leave of me before his return into Holland with the Prince (age 20), whose Secretary he was.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st October 1680. I spent this whole day in exercises. A stranger preached at Whitehall [Map] on Luke xvi. 30, 31. I then went to St. Martin's [Map], where the Bishop of St. Asaph (age 53) [Note. The next post refers to Bishop William Lloyd being made Bishop of St Asaph. The previous incumbent Isaac Barrow had died 24th June 1680] preached on 1 Peter iii. 15; the Holy Communion followed, at which I participated, humbly imploring God's assistance in the great work I was entering into. In the afternoon, I heard Dr. Sprat (age 45), at St. Margaret's [Map], on Acts xvii. 11.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th June 1686. My Lord Treasurer (age 44) settled my greate buisinesse with Mr. Pretyman, to which I hope God will at last give a prosperous issue.
John Evelyn's Diary. 24th June 1690. Dined with Mr. Pepys (age 57), who the next day was sent to the Gatehouse, and several great persons to the Tower [Map], on suspicion of being affected to King James (age 56); among them was the Earl of Clarendon, the Queen's (age 28) uncle. King William (age 39) having vanquished King James in Ireland, there was much public rejoicing. It seems the Irish in King James's army would not stand, but the English-Irish and French made great resistance. Schomberg (age 74) was slain, and Dr. Walker, who so bravely defended Londonderry. King William received a slight wound by the grazing of a cannon bullet on his shoulder, which he endured with very little interruption of his pursuit. Hamilton (age 55), who broke his word about Tyrconnel (age 60), was taken. It is reported that King James is gone back to France. Drogheda [Map] and Dublin [Map] surrendered, and if King William be returning, we may say of him as Cæsar said, "Veni, vidi, vici". But to alloy much of this, the French fleet rides in our channel, ours not daring to interpose, and the enemy threatening to land.
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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 24th June 1697 William Fitzherbert (age 72) died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Tissington [Map].
William Fitzherbert: Around October 1624 he was born to John Fitzherbert and Elizabeth Fitzherbert of Norbury. Before 6th April 1676 William Fitzherbert and Mary Cromwell were married. She the daughter of Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Ardglass and Elizabeth Meverell Countess Ardglass. Before 24th June 1697 William Fitzherbert and Anne Breton were married.
On 24th June 1700 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 32) was ordained as a Priest after which he was appointed Archdeacon of Tuam and chaplain to James Butler 2nd Duke Ormonde (age 35).
On 24th June 1720 Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden was born to Frederick William "Soldier King" I King Prussia (age 31) and Sophia Dorothea Hanover Queen Consort Prussia (age 33). She a granddaughter of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.31%.
On 24th June 1768 Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 65) died.
In 1783 Richard Hely-Hutchinson 1st Earl of Donoughmore (age 26) was elected MP Taghmon which seat he held until 24th June 1788 when he succeeded to his mother's Barony.
On 24th June 1819 Victoria, the future Queen, was christened privately by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Charles Manners-Sutton (age 64) in the Cupola Room, Kensington Palace.
On 24th June 1860 Maria de las Mercedes Queen Consort Spain was born to Antoine Orléans Duke Montpensier (age 35) and Infanta Luisa Fernanda Duchess of Montpensier (age 28).
On 24th June 1869 George Glücksburg was born to George I King Greece (age 23) and Olga Constantinovna Holstein Gottorp Romanov Queen Consort Greece (age 17).
On 24th June 1900 William Edwardes 5th and 2nd Baron Kensington (age 31) died from wounds at Krantz Kraal, South Africa. His brother Hugh (age 26) succeeded 6th Baron Kensington, 3rd Baron Kensington of Middlesex.
24th June 1902. James Lafayette (age 49). Photograph of Evelyn Caroline Davenport Baroness Newton.
Evelyn Caroline Davenport Baroness Newton: she was born to William Bromley-Davenport. In 1880 Thomas Wodehouse Leigh 2nd Baron Newton and she were married. On 15th December 1898 William John Legh 1st Baron Newton died. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Baron Newton of Newton-in-Makerfield in Lancashire. She by marriage Baroness Newton of Newton-in-Makerfield in Lancashire. In September 1931 she died.
On 24th June 1908 Mary Joanna Hincks (age 72) died at Beadnell Hall, Northumberland [Map]. Memorial at the Church of the Holy Trinity Embleton [Map].
Mary Joanna Hincks: Around 1836 she was born to Thomas Cowper Hincks of Breckenbrough in Yorkshire. On 17th June 1868 Colonel William Robert Craster and she were married.
On 24th June 1916 Lieutenant Hugh Vaughan Charlton was killed in action whilst serving with the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers on the Western Front.
24th June 1927. Sasha aka Alexander Stewart. Photograph of Mimi Crawford (age 29).
On 24th June 1979 Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh (age 71) died. His son John (age 43) succeeded 5th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
Memorial at Church of the Virgin Mary, Stoneleigh [Map].
Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh: On 14th March 1908 he was born to Rupert Leigh. On 27th April 1931 Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh and Anne Hicks-Beach were married. In 1938 Francis Dudley Leigh 3rd Baron Leigh died. His nephew Rupert succeeded 4th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Anne Hicks-Beach by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
John Leigh 5th Baron Leigh: On 11th September 1935 he was born to Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh and Anne Hicks-Beach Baroness Leigh. On 16th September 2003 John Leigh 5th Baron Leigh died. His son Christopher succeeded 6th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
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On 24th June 1210 Floris Gerulfing IV Count Holland was born to William Gerulfing I Count Holland (age 43) and Adelaide Guelders Countess Holland.
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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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On 24th June 1242 Beatrice Plantagenet was born to King Henry III of England (age 34) and Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 19) at Bordeaux [Map].
On 24th June 1254 Floris Gerulfing V Count Holland was born to William Gerulfing II Count Holland (age 27) and Elizabeth Brunswick-Lüneburg Countess Holland (age 24). He a great x 3 grandson of King Stephen I England.
On 24th June 1255 Roger Somery 3rd Baron Dudley was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley (age 65) and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dinas Powys.
On 24th June 1257 Robert de Vere 6th Earl of Oxford was born to Robert de Vere 5th Earl of Oxford (age 17) and Alice Sanford Countess of Oxford.
On 24th June 1270 John Sutton 1st Baron Sutton was born to Sayer IV Sutton (age 26) and Anne Ros (age 26) at Holderness.
On 24th June 1287 John Giffard 2nd Baron Giffard Brimpsfield was born to John Giffard 1st Baron Giffard Brimpsfield (age 55) and Margaret Belet (age 32).
On 24th June 1290 John Fauconberg 3rd Baron Fauconberg was born to Walter Fauconberg 2nd Baron Fauconberg (age 26) and Isabel Ros Baroness Fauconberg.
On 24th June 1293 Joan "Lame" Burgundy Queen Consort France was born to Robert II Duke Burgundy (age 45) and Agnes Capet Duchess Burgundy (age 33). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 24th June 1314 Philippa of Hainault Queen Consort England was born to William Hainault I Count Hainault III Count Avesnes III Count Holland II Count Zeeland (age 28) and Joan Valois Countess Zeeland Holland Avesnes and Hainault (age 20).
On 24th June 1316 Philip Capet was born to Philip V King France I King Navarre (age 23) and Joan of Burgundy Queen Consort France (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.29%.
On 24th June 1340 John Mowbray 4th Baron Mowbray Baron Segrave was born to John Mowbray 3rd Baron Mowbray (age 29) and Joan Plantagenet Baroness Mowbray (age 28) at Epworth. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry III of England.
On 24th June 1343 Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre was born to King John "The Good" II of France (age 24) and Bonne Luxemburg Queen Consort France (age 28).
On 24th June 1346 Joanne Armagnac Duchess Berry was born to John I Count Armagnac (age 35) and Beatrice Clermont Countess Armagnac (age 36).
On 24th June 1389 Anne Bardolf Baroness Cobham Sternborough was born to Thomas Bardolf 5th Baron Bardolf (age 19) and Avice Cromwell Baroness Bardolf (age 19).
On 24th June 1413 John IV Marquis of Montferrat was born to John Jacob Marquis of Montferrat (age 18) and Joan of Savoy.
On 24th June 1485 Elizabeth Oldenburg was born to John King Denmark Norway and Sweden (age 30) and Christina Queen Consort Denmark Norway and Sweden (age 23).
On 24th June 1506 William Keith 4th Earl Marischal was born to Robert Keith Master of Marischal (age 23) and Elizabeth Douglas.
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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 24th June 1532 William IV Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was born to Landgrave Philip I of Hesse (age 27) and Christine of Saxony (age 26).
On 24th June 1532 Robert Dudley 1st Earl of Leicester was born to John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland (age 28) and Jane Guildford Duchess Northumberland (age 23).
On 24th June 1556 Joan Valois was born to King Henry II of France (age 37) and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France (age 37).
On 24th June 1556 Victoria Valois was born to King Henry II of France (age 37) and Catherine Medici Queen Consort France (age 37).
On 24th June 1575 William Petre 2nd Baron Petre was born to John Petre 1st Baron Petre (age 25).
On 24th June 1614 John Belasyse 1st Baron Belasyse was born to Thomas Belasyse 1st Viscount Fauconberg (age 37) and Barbara Cholmley (age 39).
On 24th June 1616 Ferdinand Bol was born to Balthasar Bol at Dortrecht.
On 24th June 1618 Philip Packer was born to John Packer (age 45) in Groombridge, Kent [Map].
On 24th June 1621 Thomas Howard was born to Theophilus Howard 2nd Earl Suffolk (age 38) and Elizabeth Home Countess Suffolk (age 22).
On 24th June 1629 John Petre 5th Baron Petre was born to Robert Petre 3rd Baron Petre (age 30) and Mary Browne Baroness Petre.
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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 24th June 1630 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne was born to William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 37) and Elizabeth Bassett Countess Newcastle upon Tyne (age 38) at Handsworth Manor.
On 24th June 1665 Edward Stourton 13th Baron Stourton was born to William Stourton 12th Baron Stourton (age 21) and Elizabeth Preston.
On 24th June 1671 Dorothy Keyt was born to William Keyt 2nd Baronet (age 32).
On 24th June 1694 John Michael Rysbrack was born in Antwerp [Map].
On 24th June 1695 Martin van Meytens was born.
On 24th June 1701 William Lee was born to Edward Lee 1st Earl Lichfield (age 38) and Charlotte Fitzroy Countess Lichfield (age 36). He a grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1703 Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle was born to Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond (age 30) and Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond (age 32). She a granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1706 James Porter Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol (age 40) and (age 29).
On 24th June 1708 Henry Harpur 5th Baronet was born to John Harpur 4th Baronet (age 29) and Catherine Crew Lady Harpur (age 25).
On 24th June 1708 Seymour Beauclerk was born to Charles Beauclerk 1st Duke St Albans (age 38) and Diana Vere Duchess St Albans (age 29). He a grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
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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 24th June 1720 Louisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen Consort of Sweden was born to Frederick William "Soldier King" I King Prussia (age 31) and Sophia Dorothea Hanover Queen Consort Prussia (age 33). She a granddaughter of King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.31%.
On 24th June 1724 John Astley was born at Wem, Shropshire.
On 24th June 1724 Joseph Yorke 1st Baron Dover was born to Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 33) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke.
On 24th June 1727 was born to William Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny (age 32) and Katherine Tatton Baroness Bergavenny.
On 24th June 1735 Barbara Herbert Countess Powis was born to Edward Herbert and Henrietta Waldegrave (age 18). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1735 Frederica Caroline Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Margrave Brandenburg Ansbach was born to Francis Josias Saxe Coburg Saalfeld Duke Saxe Coburg Saalfeld (age 37) and Duchess Anna Sophie Of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (age 34) at Coburg. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.37%.
On 24th June 1742 Thomas Foley 2nd Baron Foley was born to Thomas Foley 1st Baron Foley (age 25) and Grace Granville.
On 24th June 1746 Philip Stanhope was born to Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope (age 31) and Grizel Hamilton Countess Stanhope.
On 24th June 1752 Horatio Walpole 2nd Earl Orford was born to Horatio Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 29) and Rachel Cavendish (age 25).
On 24th June 1763 Elizabeth Amcotts Lady Ingilby was born to Wharton Emerson aka Amcotts 1st Baronet (age 23) and Anna Maria Amcotts.
On 24th June 1764 William Lee 5th Baronet was born to William Lee 4th Baronet (age 37) and Elizabeth Harcourt Lady Lee (age 25).
On 24th June 1774 Caroline Hanover was born to William Henry Hanover 1st Duke Gloucester and Edinburgh (age 30) and Maria Walpole Duchess Gloucester and Edinburgh (age 37) at Gloucester House. She a great granddaughter of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland.
On 24th June 1776 Stephen Digby was born to Henry Digby 1st Earl Digby (age 44).
On 24th June 1777 Mary Chester Countess of Liverpool was born to Charles Bagot aka Chester (age 46) and Catherine Legge (age 36). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
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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 24th June 1777 Frances Stewart was born to Robert Stewart 1st Marquess Londonderry (age 37) and Frances Pratt Marchioness Londonderry (age 26).
On 24th June 1779 John Dutton 2nd Baron Sherborne was born to James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne (age 34) and Elizabeth Coke Baroness Sherborne (age 26).
On 24th June 1780 William Bateman-Hanbury 1st Baron Bateman was born.
On 24th June 1787 Willoughby Bertie was born to Willoughby Bertie 4th Earl of Abingdon (age 47) and Charlotte Warren.
On 24th June 1795 Henry Chudleigh Oxenden 8th Baronet was born to Henry Oxenden 7th Baronet (age 39) and Mary Graham Lady Oxenden (age 22).
On 24th June 1803 Caroline Georgiana Howard was born to George Howard 6th Earl Carlisle (age 29) and Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 19).
On 24th June 1804 Augustus Moreton Macdonald of Largie was born to Thomas Reynolds-Moreton 1st Earl Ducie (age 27) and Frances Herbert Baroness Ducie Tortworth (age 22).
On 24th June 1805 Thomas Wathen Phipps Waller 2nd Baronet was born to Jonathan Wathen Phipps aka Waller 1st Baronet (age 35) and Elizabeth Slack (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
On 24th June 1827 Robert Charles Herbert was born to Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis (age 42) and Lucy Graham Countess Powis (age 33) at Powis Castle.
On 24th June 1831 Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert 4th Earl Carnarvon was born to Henry John George Herbert 3rd Earl Carnarvon (age 31) and Henrietta Anna Howard-Molyneux-Howard Countess Carnarvon (age 26).
On 24th June 1831 Ashley George John Ponsonby was born to William Francis Spencer Ponsonby 1st Baron de Mauley (age 43) and Barbara Ashley-Cooper Baroness Mauley (age 42).
On 24th June 1834 John Wolseley 6th Baronet was born to Clement Wolseley 5th Baronet (age 39).
On 24th June 1844 Emily Harriet Labouchere Countess St Germans was born to Henry Labouchere 1st Baron Taunton (age 45) and Frances Baring (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
On 24th June 1854 Constance Eilizabeth Pitt-Rivers was born to George Pitt-Rivers 4th Baron Rivers (age 43) and Susan Georgiana Leveson-Gower Baroness Rivers (age 44).
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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 24th June 1860 Maria de las Mercedes Queen Consort Spain was born to Antoine Orléans Duke Montpensier (age 35) and Infanta Luisa Fernanda Duchess of Montpensier (age 28).
On 24th June 1861 Edward Pellew 4th Viscount Exmouth was born to Fleetwood John Pellew (age 30).
On 24th June 1862 Arthur Bulleid was born at Glastonbury, Somerset.
On 24th June 1862 George Herbert 4th Earl Powis was born to Percy Egerton Herbert (age 40) and Mary Caroline Louisa Petty Fitzmaurice.
On 24th June 1869 George Glücksburg was born to George I King Greece (age 23) and Olga Constantinovna Holstein Gottorp Romanov Queen Consort Greece (age 17).
On 24th June 1872 Percy Bysshe Shelley 7th Baronet was born to Charles Shelley 5th Baronet (age 34).
On 24th June 1874 Cecilie Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond was born to Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster (age 43) and Evelyn Elizabeth Gordon Countess Ancaster (age 28).
On 24th June 1876 Henry St John 18th Baron St John was born to Beauchamp St John 17th Baron St John (age 31).
On 24th June 1877 Reverend Thomas Robert Heneage 3rd Baron Heneage was born to Edward Heneage 1st Baron Heneage (age 37) and Eleanor Cecilia Hare (age 32).
On 24th June 1878 Captain Cyril Hawley was born to Henry Michael Hawley 5th Baronet (age 30).
On 24th June 1882 Leila Cecilia Clayton Lady Clayton was born to Francis Edmund Clayton (age 37).
On 24th June 1890 Frederick William Conyngham 6th Marquess Conyngham was born to Henry Conyngham 4th Marquess Conyngham (age 32) and Frances Elizabeth Sarah Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Marchioness Conyngham.
On 24th June 1905 John "Rex" Whistler was born.
On 24th June 1905 Philippa Fendall Wendell Countess of Galloway was born to Jacob "Jake" Wendell (age 36) and Marian Fendall (age 35).
On 24th June 1908 Stuart Royden Biddulph 10th Baronet was born to Francis Henry Biddulph 9th Baronet (age 26).
On 24th June 1917 Charles Kay-Shuttleworth 4th Baron Shuttleworth was born to Captain Edward James Kay-Shuttleworth (deceased) and Sibell Eleanor Maud Adeane (age 27) twp weeks after his father had died in a motor-cycle accident.
On 24th June 1945 Theresa Jane Fitzalan Marchioness Lothian was born to Bernard Fitzalan 16th Duke of Norfolk (age 37) and Lavinia Mary Strutt Duchess Norfolk (age 29).
On 24th June 1977 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 11th Earl of Shaftesbury was born to Anthony Ashley-Cooper 10th Earl of Shaftesbury (age 39) and Christina Eva Montan Countess of Shaftesbury (age 37).
Marriages on the 24th June
On 24th June 1144 García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 32) and Urraca La Asturiana Queen Consort Navarre were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
On 24th June 1373 King John I of Aragon (age 22) and Martha Armagnac Queen Consort Aragon (age 26) were married at Barcelona [Map]. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon. She the daughter of John I Count Armagnac (deceased) and Beatrice Clermont Countess Armagnac. He the son of Peter IV King Aragon (age 53) and Eleanor Barcelona Queen Consort Aragon. They were fourth cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 24th June 1380 John Hastings 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 7) and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 17) were married at Kenilworth Castle [Map]. She by marriage Countess Pembroke. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 40) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of John Hastings 2nd Earl Pembroke and Anne Manny Countess Pembroke. They were half third cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 24th June 1386 John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 34) and Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 23) were married at Plymouth, Devon [Map]. She the daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 46) and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster. He the son of Thomas Holland 1st Earl Kent and Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales. They were half second cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Edward I of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 24th June 1627 Charles Cockayne 1st Viscount Cullen (age 24) and Mary O'Brien Viscountess Cullen (age 18) were married at Church of St Gile's in the Fields. She the daughter of Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond (age 39) and Mary Brereton Countess Thomond (age 47). He the son of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover (age 62).
On 24th June 1649 William Lewis of Boarstall (age 24) and Margaret Banastre Duchess of Richmond were married.
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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 24th June 1663 John Shaw 1st Baronet (age 48) and Bridget Drury were married at Eltham.
On 24th June 1686 Henry Horatio O'Brien and Henrietta Somerset Countess Suffolk (age 17) were married. She the daughter of Henry Somerset 1st Duke Beaufort (age 57) and Mary Capell Duchess Beaufort (age 55). He the son of Henry O'Brien 7th Earl Thomond (age 66) and Sarah Russell Countess Thomond (age 48). They were fourth cousin once removed.
On 24th June 1704 John Spring 5th Baronet (age 30) and Elizabeth or Mary Nightingale Lady Spring (age 30) were married. She by marriage Lady Spring of Pakenham in Suffolk.
On 24th June 1742 Philip Musgrave 6th Baronet (age 31) and Jane Turton were married.
On 24th June 1763 Bellingham Graham 5th Baronet (age 34) and Elizabeth Hudson Lady Graham were married. She by marriage Lady Graham of Norton Conyers in Yorkshire.
On 24th June 1769, three months after his divorce from his first wife Anne Liddell Duchess Grafton (age 32), Augustus Henry Fitzroy 3rd Duke Grafton (age 33) and Elizabeth Wrottesley Duchess Grafton (age 23) were married. She by marriage Duchess Grafton. They were sixth cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1785 Thomas Whichcote 5th Baronet (age 22) and Diana Turnor Lady Whichcote (age 22) were married.
On 24th June 1800 Edward Seymour 11th Duke of Somerset (age 25) and Charlotte Hamilton Duchess Somerset (age 28) were married. She by marriage Duchess Somerset. She the daughter of Archibald Hamilton 9th Duke Hamilton 6th Duke Brandon (age 59) and Harriet Stewart. He the son of Webb Seymour 10th Duke of Somerset and Anne Maria Bonnell Duchess Somerset.
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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 24th June 1815 Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 25) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 23) were married. He the son of Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton (age 55).
On 24th June 1820 Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 47) and Catherine Fortescue Countess Portsmouth (age 33) were married. She the daughter of Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Fortescue (age 67) and Hester Granville Countess Fortescue (age 54). He the son of John Wallop 2nd Earl Portsmouth and Urania Fellowes. They were sixth cousins.
On 24th June 1879 George Thomas Shuckburgh 9th Baronet (age 49) and Ida Florence Geraldine Robertson Lady Schuckburgh were married. She by marriage Lady Schuckburgh of Schuckburgh in Warwickshire. They were first cousin once removed.
On 24th June 1896 William Charles de Meuron "Billy" Wentworth-Fitzwilliam 7th and 5th Earl Fitzwilliam (age 23) and Maud Frederica Elizabeth Dundas Countess Fitzwilliam (age 18) were married at St Paul's Cathedral [Map]. She the daughter of Lawrence Dundas 1st Marquess Zetland (age 51) and Lilian Selina Elizabeth Lumley Marchioness Zetland (age 44). They were third cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1902 William Henry Dudley Boyle 12th Earl Cork (age 28) and Florence Cecilia Keppel Countess Cork (age 31) were married. She the daughter of William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle and Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle (age 69). They were fifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 24th June 1972 John Lister-Kaye 8th Baronet (age 26) and Sorrel Deidre Bentinck (age 30) were married. She the daughter of Henry Charles Bentinck 11th Earl of Portland (age 52).
Deaths on the 24th June
On 24th June 1088 William Warenne 1st Earl of Surrey died at Lewes [Map]. His son William succeeded 2nd Earl Surrey and inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].
On 24th June 1183 Ermesinde Luxemburg Countess Namur died.
On 24th June 1214 Bishop Gilbert Glanvill 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 24th June 1253 Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy (age 56) died without male issue. His son Boniface (age 8) succeeded Count Savoy.
On 24th June 1291 Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England (age 68) died at Amesbury Abbey, Wiltshire [Map] where she was subsequently buried. Her heart was buried at Christ Church, Greyfriars [Map].
On 24th June 1314 the Scottish army of King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland (age 39) including, James "Black" Douglas (age 28), heavily defeated the English army led by King Edward II of England (age 30) at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford (age 23) was killed. Earl Gloucester, Earl Hertford extinct.
John Comyn 4th Lord Baddenoch (age 20), Robert Felton 1st Baron Felton (age 44) and William Vesci were killed.
William Marshal 1st Baron Marshal (age 36) was killed. His son John (age 22) succeeded 2nd Baron Marshal.
Robert Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 40) was killed. His son Roger (age 14) succeeded 2nd Baron de Clifford.
John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel (age 25) was killed. His son John succeeded 3rd Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
Henry Bohun was killed by King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland. He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucestershire [Map].
Walter Fauconberg 2nd Baron Fauconberg (age 50) possilby died although his death is also reported as being on 31 Dec 1318.
Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 38), Humphrey Bohun 4th Earl Hereford 3rd Earl Essex (age 38), Goronwy ap Tudur Hen Tudor, Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan (age 35), Aymer de Valence 2nd Earl Pembroke (age 39) and Robert Umfraville 8th Earl Angus (age 37) fought.
Pain Tiptoft 1st Baron Tibetot (age 34) was killed. His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Tibetot.
John Montfort 2nd Baron Montfort (age 23) was killed. Peter Montfort 3rd Baron Montfort (age 23) succeeded 3rd Baron Montfort.
Thomas Grey (age 34) undertook a suicidal charge that contributed to the English defeat and subsequently blemished his career.
William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby (age 38) was captured.
Michael Poynings (age 44) was killed.
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On 24th June 1340 King Edward III of England (age 27) attacked the French fleet at anchor during the Battle of Sluys capturing more than 200 ships, killing around 18000 French. The English force included John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Warwick (age 24), William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton (age 30), Henry Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Masham (age 27), William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby (age 10), John Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle (age 22), Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 38), Henry of Grosmont 1st Duke Lancaster (age 30), Walter Manny 1st Baron Manny (age 30), Hugh Despencer 1st Baron Despencer (age 32) and Richard Pembridge (age 20).
Thomas Monthermer 2nd Baron Monthermer (age 38) died from wounds. His daughter Margaret succeeded 3rd Baroness Monthermer.
On 24th June 1439 Frederick "Empty Pockets" Habsburg 4th Duke Austria (age 57) died. His son Sigismund (age 11) succeeded 4th Duke Austria.
On 24th June 1569 Richard Cornwall 9th Baron Burford (age 76) died at Burford, Shropshire [Map]. His son Edmund (age 34) succeeded 10th Baron Burford of Burford in Shropshire.
On 24th June 1604 Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford (age 54) died at his home In King Street Covent Garden. His son Henry (age 11) succeeded 18th Earl of Oxford.
On 24th June 1630 William Compton 1st Earl of Northampton died. His son Spencer (age 29) succeeded 2nd Earl of Northampton, 3rd Baron Compton of Compton in Warwickshire. Mary Beaumont Countess of Northampton (age 26) by marriage Countess of Northampton.
On 24th June 1676 John Northcote 1st Baronet (age 77) died. His son Arthur (age 48) succeeded 2nd Baronet Northcote of Hayne in Devon.
On 24th June 1684 Edward Dering 2nd Baronet (age 58) died. His son Edward (age 34) succeeded 3rd Baronet Dering of Surrenden Dering in Kent. Elizabeth Cholmley Lady Dering (age 20) by marriage Lady Dering of Surrenden Dering in Kent.
On 24th June 1693 Henry Lyttelton 2nd Baronet (age 69) died. His brother Charles (age 65) succeeded 3rd Baronet Lyttelton of Frankley. Anne Temple Lady Lyttelton (age 44) by marriage Lady Lyttelton of Frankley.
On 24th June 1701 Ford Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 45) died without male issue. Earl Tankerville extinct. His brother Ralph (age 40) succeeded 4th Baron Grey Werke in Northumberland.
On 24th June 1713 Edward Smyth 2nd Baronet (age 76) died. His son Edward (age 27) succeeded 3rd Baronet Smith of Hill Hall in Essex.
On 24th June 1743 Elizabeth Arundell Countess Castlehaven (age 50) died.
On 24th June 1757 John St John 11th Baron St John (age 69) died. His son John (age 31) succeeded 12th Baron St John of Bletso, 9th Baronet St John of Woodford in Northamptonshire.
On 24th June 1766 John Butler 15th Earl Ormonde died. His first cousin Walter (age 63) de jure 16th Earl Ormonde, 9th Earl Ossory although he never used these titles.
On 24th June 1768 Marie Leszczyńska Queen Consort France (age 65) died.
On 24th June 1788 Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore (age 56) died. Her son Richard (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baron Donoughmore of Knocklofty in Tipperary.
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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 24th June 1810 George Fitzroy 2nd Baron Southampton (age 48) died. He was buried at St James' Church, Piccadilly. His son Charles (age 5) succeeded 3rd Baron Southampton.
On 24th June 1813 Christopher Willoughby 2nd Baronet (age 20) died "from the effects of a blow at cricket" - see Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886. His brother Henry (age 16) succeeded 3rd Baronet Willoughby of Baldon House in Oxfordshire. On coming of age, he succeeded to the family estates, which comprised 2,882 acres in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Surrey and Berkshire in 1872, and the £30,390 residue of his father's will.
On 24th June 1826 Bridget Wynn Countess Egmont died.
On 24th June 1837 Henry Frederick Thynne 3rd Marquess of Bath (age 40) died. His son John (age 6) succeeded 4th Marquess of Bath, 6th Viscount Weymouth, 6th Baron Thynne of Warminster in Wiltshire, 7th Baronet Thynne of Kempsford in Gloucestershire.
On 24th June 1845 Charlotte Norris Baroness Woodhouse died.
On 24th June 1877 John Manners-Sutton 3rd Viscount Canterbury (age 63) died. His son Henry (age 37) succeeded 4th Viscount Canterbury of Canterbury, 4th Baron Bottesford of Bottesford in Leicestershire.
On 24th June 1892 Henry Thynne Lascelles 4th Earl Harewood (age 68) died. His son Henry (age 45) succeeded 5th Earl Harewood in Yorkshire, 5th Viscount Lascelles, 5th Baron Harewood of Harewood in Yorkshire. Florence Katharine Bridgeman Countess Harewood (age 33) by marriage Countess Harewood in Yorkshire.
On 24th June 1900 William Edwardes 5th and 2nd Baron Kensington (age 31) died from wounds at Krantz Kraal, South Africa. His brother Hugh (age 26) succeeded 6th Baron Kensington, 3rd Baron Kensington of Middlesex.
On 24th June 1904 Rosamund Rushworth Lady Watson died.
On 24th June 1927 Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams Duchess Wellington (age 78) died at Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner.
On 24th June 1954 Muriel Emily Spencer Baroness Mount Temple (age 73) died.
On 24th June 1957 John Walter Barrrington Simeon 6th Baronet (age 71) died. His son John (age 46) succeeded 7th Baronet Simeon of Grazeley in Berkshire.
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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 24th June 1958 Oscar Parkes (age 72) died.
On 24th June 1963 Leonard Vyvyan Heathcote 10th Baronet (age 77) died. His son Michael (age 35) succeeded 11th Baronet Heathcote of Hursley in Hampshire.
On 24th June 1979 Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh (age 71) died. His son John (age 43) succeeded 5th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
Memorial at Church of the Virgin Mary, Stoneleigh [Map].
Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh: On 14th March 1908 he was born to Rupert Leigh. On 27th April 1931 Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh and Anne Hicks-Beach were married. In 1938 Francis Dudley Leigh 3rd Baron Leigh died. His nephew Rupert succeeded 4th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Anne Hicks-Beach by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
John Leigh 5th Baron Leigh: On 11th September 1935 he was born to Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh and Anne Hicks-Beach Baroness Leigh. On 16th September 2003 John Leigh 5th Baron Leigh died. His son Christopher succeeded 6th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
On 24th June 1991 Anthony Vivian 5th Baron Vivian (age 85) died. His son Nicholas (age 55) succeeded 6th Baron Vivian of Glynn and Truro in Cornwall, 6th Baronet Vivian of Truro.
On 24th June 2001 Berwick Hungerford Lechmere 6th Baronet (age 83) died. His first cousin once removed Reginald (age 80) succeeded 7th Baronet Lechmere of Rhyd in Worcestershire.
On 24th June 2002 Miles Stapleton Fitzalan Howard 17th Duke of Norfolk (age 86) died. His son Edward (age 45) succeeded 18th Duke Norfolk, 36th Earl Arundel, 19th Earl Surrey, 16th Earl Norfolk, 26th Baron Maltravers, 26th Baron Arundel, 5th Baron Howard of Glossop in Derbyshire, 13th Baron Beaumont. Georgina Susan Gore Duchess of Norfolk (age 40) by marriage Duchess Norfolk.
On 24th June 2005 John Vivian 4th Baron Swansea (age 80) died. His son Richard (age 48) succeeded 5th Baron Swansea of Singleton in Glamorganshire, 5th Baronet Vivian of Singleton in Swansea in Glamorganshire.