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On this Day in History ... 24th May

24 May is in May.

843 Battle of Blain aka Messac

1425 Purge of the Albany Stewarts

1465 Coronation of Elizabeth Woodville

1533 Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

1536 Trial of Anne and George Boleyn

1544 Second Battle of Glasgow

1550 Visit of the French Ambassadors

See Births, Marriages and Deaths.

Events on the 24th May

On 24 May 843 the Battle of Blain aka Messac was a battle between Brittany and the County of Nantes over control of Nantes which, at that time, was controlled by the Frankish Kingdom. The Franks were defeated.

Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes commanded the Breton army.

Renaud Count of Herbauges, Poitiers and Nantes, who commanded the army of Nantes, was killed the following day.

On 24 May 919 Henry "Fowler" I King East Francia (age 43) was created I King East Francia.

Florence of Worcester. 24 May 1125. When Simon arrived at Worcester, his episcopal see, he was again met by great crowds of people, conducted by whom in procession with great pomp he was enthroned, and a "Te Deum" chanted. On the same day, that is to say on the ninth of the calends of June [24th May], Benedict, a loving and faithful servant of God in all his household, was, by Simon, the new bishop, consecrated as the new abbot of the convent of Worcester: he was, the year before, from having been prior, elected abbot of Tewkesbury, where he had been brought up under the monastic rule from boyhood, and in course of time was admitted in peace and love to be one of the monks of Worcester by licence from Wulfstan, the lord bishop, at whose hands he had received all the ecclesiastical orders. There were present at the consecration of this abbot the bishops who had received bishop Simon in procession, namely, Richard of Hereford, Godfrey of Bath, and David of Bangor, together with Benedict's fellow abbots of the diocese of Worcester, Guy of Pershore, William of Gloucester, and Godfrey of Winchcombe; the lord Walchere, the prior of Malvern, represented his abbot, who lay sick, and Dominic, prior of Evesham, was also present: these were men to whom the words of the Psalmist may be applied, "He sendeth the springs into the rivers which run among the hills,"2 and such was the company which met the bishop in procession.3

Note 2. Psalm civ. 10.

Note 3. In the text of all the editions, the quotation from the Vulgate, which is so beautifully applied to the fertilising influences of religious institutions in a district celebrated for its waters and hills, is carried on by the use of inverted commas to the end of the paragraph. It is needless to say, that the latter clause is not found in the Vulgate. 3

On 24 May 1153 King David I of Scotland (age 69) died at Carlisle, Cumberland [Map]. His grandson King Malcolm IV of Scotland (age 12) succeeded King Scotland.

On 24 May 1335 Margaret Bohemia Queen Consort Hungary was born to Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg (age 19) and Blanche Valois Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 18). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

Archaeologia Volume 35 1853 XXXIII. On the 24th [May 1358], the Countess of Pembroke (age 41) and some Scottish noblemen came to dinner.

On 24 May 1425 Murdoch Stewart 2nd Duke Albany (age 63), Walter Stewart (age 25), Alexander Stewart and Duncan Lennox 8th Earl Lennox (age 80) were beheaded at Heading Hill at Stirling Castle.

Chronicle of England by William of Worcester. And on Friday [24th May 1465], the day after Ascension Day, the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of London, each within their homes this side of Shooters Hill, met the Queen (age 28) and escorted her through Southwark and Gracechurch to the Tower of London.

Et die Veneris, viz. crastino Ascensionis Domini, major, aldremanni, ac cives Londoniæ, quilibet infra in domibus suis citra Shotershylle, obviantes reginæ et conducentes earn per Southwerk et Graschurche ad Turrim Londoniæ.

On 24 May 1468 King Edward IV of England (age 26) was admitted to the confraternity of the Chapter of Salisbury in the Chapter House at Salisbury Cathedral [Map].

Letters and Papers 1533. 24 May 1533. Granvelle Papers, II. 30. 534. Charles V. to his Ambassador in France.

Since his last, touching the marriage of Henry VIII. and Anne Boleyn (age 32), has received letters from his ambassadors, stating that it has certainly taken place, and that the Queen has been forbidden to call herself Queen, and the Princess to write to her, &c. The people of England are scandalised at the King's barbarity. Is to show these things to Francis, and urge him as a Christian prince, and as related to Katharine by his wife, to denounce this marriage, or at least not to countenance it in any way or interfere with justice. He is also to deliver the Emperor's letters to the Queen, and urge her to use her best efforts in the matter. De Leyva writes that Montferrat is reduced all but Alba. Barcelona, 24 May 1533. Fr.

Letters 1536. 24 May 1536. Add. MS. 8,715, f. 252. B. M. 956. Bishop of Faenza (age 36) to Mons. Ambrogio.

According to information from England, received by the King yesterday, on the 15th inst. the Queen (deceased) was degraded, and the following day was to be executed,—either burnt or beheaded; but first her brother (deceased), four gentlemen, and an organist (deceased), with whom she had misconducted herself, were to be quartered in her presence. It is not true that her father (age 59) and mother were imprisoned, but the former, being on the Council, was present at his daughter's sentence. All was done in the presence of the French ambassador only. It is said that the King has been in danger of being poisoned by that lady for a whole year, and that her daughter (age 2) is supposititious, being the child of a countryman (villano); but these particulars are not known for certain, according to what the King said today. The discovery was owing to words spoken by the organist from jealousy of others. They are expecting now the declaration of the true daughter to reinstate her and annul what was done in favor of the other. Has not omitted to show what may be done on this occasion for the honor of God, &c. The French king answered that he ardently desired to bring back Henry to the Church, and that he would not fail in endeavouring to do so. He knows that the Imperialists have offered the king of England the queen of Hungary as a wife, but it is thought he will not take her, as she is in bad health, and not fit to bear children. He has today sent a person to his Ambassador about these affairs. He thinks it would be easy to bring back the King if it were not for his avarice, which is increased by the profit he draws from Church goods. The English ambassadors here are in very great joy. Knowing that one of them was a good man, and a friend of his, caused the opportunity and advantage of the King's coming back to the Pope to be shown to him; and that he should be neutral, and give the Emperor and (French) king to understand that he would oppose whoever refused peace; that there was not a better opportunity of wiping out the stains on his character, and making himself the most glorious King in the world; that every one should do his duty, and they would find in the Pope that true piety and goodness which ought now to be known to all the world. The Ambassador, and Winchester also, who is the other, thanked him, saying, with many tears, that this was their only desire, and they would do their part, so that they hoped we should soon embrace each other.

Ital., modern copy, pp. 6. Headed: Al Signor Protonotario Ambrogio, Da Lione, li 24 Maggio 1536.

Letters 1536. 24 May 1536. R. O. 953. John Husee to Lady Lisle (age 42).

I have received three sundry letters from you and a token by Petly. As to lord Daubny, your counsel advise you by no means to procure any proviso against him, but to get some of his familiar friends to inform you of his intentions, and if he purpose to sell any lands which should descend to Mr. Basset he can be stopped. But if you prefer having a proviso by Act I will endeavour to obtain it. I think Mr. Geo. Rolles dissembleth not; if he do, he is a very fine fox. He and Mr. Degory, and two of my lord Dawbney's counsel, were yesterday reasoning in Westminster Hall concerning Calstok and Lamkessey, but they could show nothing of the manner in which Mr. Basset was made sure of the annuity of 26s. 8d., and deferred that to my lord Dawbney's coming; but if Mr. Cobbleyghe keep promise you need not fear the wood sale. As to the warren and free market you wrote of, I hope ere long to espy a time, but I wish my Lord's suit were first at a point. I have shown Bery my mind about your weir,—to make it up as all other be made. I have bespoken two dozen bowls which will be sent by Hugh Colton, and I will procure for you some lanards if they can be got. I am glad you have pleased Campion. As for salt fish, you will not believe how dear it is, both ling and haberden. I have delivered Thorne's letter at his brother's house. As to the confession of the Queen and others, they said little or nothing; but what was said was wondrous discreetly spoken. "The first accuser, the lady Worcester (age 34), and Nan Cobham (age 35) [Note. The attrbution of Nan Cobham to Anne Braye is disputed?] with one maid mo; but the lady Worcester was the first ground." London, 24 May.

Hol., p. 1. Add.

Around 24 May 1544 the Second Battle of Glasgow was fought between James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran (age 28), who opposed a marriage between King Edward VI of England and Ireland (age 6) and Mary Queen of Scots (age 1), and an army of James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran who supported the marriage. and William Cunningham 4th Earl Glencairn (age 51)

Andrew Cunningham was killed.

Diary of Edward VI. 24 May 1550. The embassadours came to me, presenting the ligier, and also delivering lettres of credaunce from the French king2.

Note 2. The next day being Saturday, early in the forenoon, we, the lord Paget and sir William Petre (age 45), went to visit them from the King's matie to know as well what time they would gladliest take for their access to his highness, as also whether they wanted aught; which if they did, order should be given for the supply thereof. They thanked us, and required their time of access might be appointed the self afternoon, which was done; and, by water in barges, we, the lord viscount Hereford, the lord admiral, the lord Cobham (age 53), and sir William Petre, being sent to accompany the four in commission, having with us also other lords and gentlemen to entertain mons. d'Andelot, the Rhinegrave, and others, brought them to the court, where, in the chamber of presence, the King's matie was ready to receive them, and at theire coming embraced them orderly, read their letters of credence, and in the rest used them with so good words and countenance as they rested very well satisfied." (Narrative addressed to sir John Mason (age 47), as before.)

On 24 May 1576 Bishop James Pilkington was buried in front of the High Altar at Durham Cathedral [Map].

On 24 May 1610 Margaret Frances Habsburg Spain was born to Philip III King Spain (age 32) and Margaret of Austria Queen Consort Spain (age 25). Coefficient of inbreeding 10.92%.

Diary of Anne Clifford 1616. 18 May 1616. Upon the 18th being Saturday in the morning my Lord (age 27) and I having much talk about these businesses, we agreed that Mr Marsh should go presently down to my Mother and that by him I should write a letter to persuade her to give over her jointure presently to my Lord and that he would give her yearly as much as it was worth.

This day my Lord went from Knole to London.1

Note 1. N.B—my Lord was at London when my mother died but he went to Lewes before he heard of her death.

Upon the 20th went my Child to W. Horsley with Mary Neville and Mr Bathurst from London. Mary Hicken was with her, for still she lain in bed with Lady Margaret.

Upon the 24th being Friday between the hours of 6 and 9 at night died my dear Mother at Broome [Map] in the same chamber where my Father was born, 13 years and 2 months after the death of Queen Elizabeth and 10 years and 7 months after the death of my Father, I being 26 years old and 5 months and the Child 2 years old wanting a month.

At this great meeting at Lewes my Lord Compton (Note: afterwards 1st Earl of Northampton), my Lord Merdaunt (Note: married Lord Compton’s sister), Tom Neville, John Herbert and all that Crew with Wat. Raleigh (age 62), Jack Laurie, and a multitude of such company were there.

There was much Bull Baiting, Bowling, Cards and Dice, with suchlike sports to entertain the time.

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Diary of Anne Clifford 1616. 24 May 1616. Upon the 24th my Lady Somerset (age 25) was arraigned and condemned at Westminster Hall where she confessed her fault and asked the King’s mercy and was much pitied by all beholders.

On 24 May 1616 Margaret Russell Countess Cumberland (age 55) died at Brougham Castle [Map]. She was buried in St Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmoreland [Map]. Finely carved alabaster. Stuart Hooded Monument, Shroud Monument, with Coronet. By Maximilian Colt (age 41).

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24 May 1660. Up, and made myself as fine as I could, with the Tinning stockings on and wide canons1 that I bought the other day at Hague. Extraordinary press of noble company, and great mirth all the day. There dined with me in my cabin (that is, the carpenter's) Dr. Earle (age 59)2 and Mr. Hollis (age 60)3, the King's (age 29) Chaplins, Dr. Scarborough4, Dr. Quarterman, and Dr. Clerke, Physicians, Mr. Darcy, and Mr. Fox (age 33)5 (both very fine gentlemen), the King's servants, where we had brave discourse. Walking upon the decks, where persons of honour all the afternoon, among others, Thomas Killigrew (a merry droll, but a gentleman of great esteem with the King), who told us many merry stories: one, how he wrote a letter three or four days ago to the Princess Royal, about a Queen Dowager of Judaea and Palestine, that was at the Hague incognita, that made love to the King, &c., which was Mr. Cary (a courtier's) wife that had been a nun, who are all married to Jesus. At supper the three Drs. of Physic again at my cabin; where I put Dr. Scarborough in mind of what I heard him say about the use of the eyes, which he owned, that children do, in every day's experience, look several ways with both their eyes, till custom teaches them otherwise. And that we do now see but with one eye, our eyes looking in parallel lines. After this discourse I was called to write a pass for my Lord Mandeville (age 26) to take up horses to London, which I wrote in the King's name,-[This right of purveyance was abolished in Charles's reign.]-and carried it to him to sign, which was the first and only one that ever he signed in the ship Charles. To bed, coming in sight of land a little before night.

Note 1. Cannions, boot hose tops; an old-fashioned ornament for the legs. That is to say, a particular addition to breeches.

Note 2. John Earle, born about 1601; appointed in 1643 one of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, but his principles did not allow him to act. He accompanied Charles II when he was obliged to fly from England. Dean of Westminster at the Restoration, Bishop of Worcester, November 30th, 1662, and translated to Salisbury, September 28th, 1663. He was tender to the Nonconformists, and Baxter wrote of him, "O that they were all such!" Author of "Microcosmography". Died November 17th, 1665, and was buried in the chapel of Merton College, of which he had been a Fellow. Charles II had the highest esteem for him.

Note 3. Denzil Holles, second son of John, first Earl of Clare, born at Houghton, Notts, in 1597. He was one of the five members charged with high treason by Charles I in 1641. He was a Presbyterian, and one of the Commissioners sent by Parliament to wait on Charles II at the Hague. Sir William Lower, in his "Relation", 1660, writes: "All agreed that never person spake with more affection nor expressed himself in better terms than Mr. Denzil Hollis, who was orator for the Deputies of the Lower House, to whom those of London were joined". He was created Baron Holles on April 20th, 1661, on the occasion of the coronation of Charles II

Note 4. Charles Scarburgh, M.D., an eminent physician who suffered for the royal cause during the Civil Wars. He was born in London, and educated at St. Paul's School and Caius College, Cambridge. He was ejected from his fellowship at Caius, and withdrew to Oxford. He entered himself at Merton College, then presided over by Harvey, with whom he formed a lifelong friendship. He was knighted by Charles II in 1669, and attended the King in his last illness. He was also physician to James II and to William III., and died February 26th, 1693-4.

Note 5. Stephen Fox, born 1627, and said to have been a choir-boy in Salisbury Cathedral. He was the first person to announce the death of Cromwell to Charles II, and at the Restoration he was made Clerk of the Green Cloth, and afterwards Paymaster of the Forces. He was knighted in 1665. He married Elizabeth, daughter of William Whittle of Lancashire. (See June 25th, 1660.) Fox died in 1716. His sons Stephen and Henry were created respectively Earl of Ilchester and Lord Holland.

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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24 May 1662. That the Juego de Toros is a simple sport, yet the greatest in Spain. That the Queen (age 23) hath given no rewards to any of the captains or officers, but only to my Lord Sandwich (age 36); and that was a bag of gold, which was no honourable present, of about £1400 sterling. How recluse the Queen hath ever been, and all the voyage never come upon the deck, nor put her head out of her cabin; but did love my Lord's musique, and would send for it down to the state-room, and she sit in her cabin within hearing of it. That my Lord was forced to have some clashing with the Council of Portugall about payment of the portion, before he could get it; which was, besides Tangier [Map] and a free trade in the Indys, two millions of crowns, half now, and the other half in twelve months. But they have brought but little money; but the rest in sugars and other commoditys, and bills of exchange.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24 May 1662. That the King of Portugall (age 18) is a very fool almost, and his mother (age 48) do all, and he is a very poor Prince.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24 May 1663. Lord's Day. Having taken one of Mr. Holliard's (age 54) pills last night it brought a stool or two this morning, and so forebore going to church this morning, but staid at home looking over my papers about Tom Trice's business, and so at noon dined, and my wife telling me that there was a pretty lady come to church with Peg Pen to-day, I against my intention had a mind to go to church to see her, and did so, and she is pretty handsome. But over against our gallery I espied Pembleton, and saw him leer upon my wife all the sermon, I taking no notice of him, and my wife upon him, and I observed she made a curtsey to him at coming out without taking notice to me at all of it, which with the consideration of her being desirous these two last Lord's days to go to church both forenoon and afternoon do really make me suspect something more than ordinary, though I am loth to think the worst, but yet it put and do still keep me at a great loss in my mind, and makes me curse the time that I consented to her dancing, and more my continuing it a second month, which was more than she desired, even after I had seen too much of her carriage with him. But I must have patience and get her into the country, or at least to make an end of her learning to dance as soon as I can.

John Evelyn's Diary. 24 May 1666. Dined with Lord Cornbury, now made Lord Chamberlain to the Queen; who kept a very honorable table.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 24 May 1668. After dinner my Lady Sandwich (age 43) sending to see whether I was come, I presently took horse, and find her and her family at chapel; and thither I went in to them, and sat out the sermon, where I heard Jervas Fullwood, now their chaplain, preach a very good and seraphic kind of sermon, too good for an ordinary congregation. After sermon, I with my Lady, and my Lady Hinchingbroke [Map], and Paulina, and Lord Hinchingbrooke (age 20), to the dining-room, saluting none of them, and there sat and talked an hour or two, with great pleasure and satisfaction, to my Lady, about my Lord's matters; but I think not with that satisfaction to her, or me, that otherwise would, she knowing that she did design tomorrow, and I remaining all the while in fear, of being asked to lend her some money, as I was afterward, when I had taken leave of her, by Mr. Shepley, £100, which I will not deny my Lady, and am willing to be found when my Lord comes home to have done something of that kind for them, and so he riding to Brampton [Map] and supping there with me he did desire it of me from my Lady, and I promised it, though much against my will, for I fear it is as good as lost. After supper, where very merry, we to bed, myself very weary and to sleep all night.

On 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) was buried.

On 24 May 1740 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 48) was installed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.

On 24 May 1819 Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was born to Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn (age 51) and Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn (age 32). She a granddaughter of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.

On 24 May 1900 Sonia Rosemary Keppel was born to George Keppel (age 34) and Alice Frederica Edmonstone aka Keppel (age 32). Given that she was at the time the mistress of King Edward VII (age 58) there is some uncertainty as to whether George Keppel was her father.

On 24 May 1940 Lieutenant Christopher Furness (age 28) was killed in action.

Births on the 24th May

On 24 May 1335 Margaret Bohemia Queen Consort Hungary was born to Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg (age 19) and Blanche Valois Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 18). She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 24 May 1522 Bishop John Jewel was born.

On 24 May 1597 Henry Delves 2nd Baronet was born to Thomas Delves 1st Baronet (age 25).

On 24 May 1610 Margaret Frances Habsburg Spain was born to Philip III King Spain (age 32) and Margaret of Austria Queen Consort Spain (age 25). Coefficient of inbreeding 10.92%.

On or before 24 May 1650 William Coryton 3rd Baronet was born to John Coryton 1st Baronet (age 28) and Elizabeth Mills Lady Coryton. He was baptised on 24 May 1650 at St Melanus' Church, St Mellion.

On 24 May 1678 Elizabeth Herne Lady Blackwell was born to Joseph Herne of London and Elizabeth Frederick. She was baptised on 11 Jun 1678 at St Olave's Church, Old Jewry.

On 24 May 1708 Anne Shirley was born to Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 57) and Selina Finch Countess Ferrers (age 27).

On 24 May 1725 John Wandesford 1st Earl Wandesford was born to George Wandesford 4th Viscount Castlecomer (age 38).

On 24 May 1743 Sylvester Douglas 1st Baron Benverbie was born.

On 24 May 1749 Amelia Stanhope Countess Barrymore was born to William Stanhope 2nd Earl of Harrington (age 29) and Caroline Fitzroy Countess Harrington (age 27). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 24 May 1754 Jane Cathcart was born to Charles Cathcart 9th Lord Cathcart (age 33) and Jane Hamilton (age 27).

On 24 May 1766 Charles Hotham 10th Baronet was born to Bishop John Hotham 9th Baronet (age 30) and Susanna Mackworth (age 28).

On 24 May 1775 Charles Ogle 2nd Baronet was born to Chaloner Ogle 1st Baronet (age 49) and Hester Thomas (age 37).

Before 24 May 1780 Sarah Rodney was born to George Brydges Rodney 1st Baron Rodney (age 62) and Henrietta Clies Baroness Rodney (age 41).

On 24 May 1794 William Whewell was born.

On 24 May 1819 Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was born to Edward Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Kent and Strathearn (age 51) and Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn (age 32). She a granddaughter of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.

On 24 May 1834 Frederick Courtenay Morgan was born to Charles Morgan 1st Baron Tredegar (age 42) and Rosamund Mundy (age 24) at Ruperra Castle. He was educated at Eton College [Map].

On 24 May 1854 Prince Louis of Battenburg 1st Marquess Milford Haven was born to Alexander Hesse Darmstadt (age 30) and Julia Hauke.

On 24 May 1865 John Brunner 2nd Baronet was born to John Brunner 1st Baronet (age 23) and Salome Davies.

On 24 May 1869 Francis Vincent 13th Baronet was born to William Vincent 12th Baronet (age 34) and Margaret Erskine (age 34).

On 24 May 1877 Mary Diana Lascelles was born to Henry Thynne Lascelles 4th Earl Harewood (age 52) and Diana Smyth Countess Harewood (age 39).

On 24 May 1888 George Parker 7th Earl Macclesfield was born to George Augustus Parker (age 45) and Carine Agnes Loveden.

On 24 May 1900 Sonia Rosemary Keppel was born to George Keppel (age 34) and Alice Frederica Edmonstone aka Keppel (age 32). Given that she was at the time the mistress of King Edward VII (age 58) there is some uncertainty as to whether George Keppel was her father.

On 24 May 1907 James Herbert Croft 11th Baronet was born to Herbert Archer Croft 10th Baronet (age 38) and Katharine Agnes Parr Lady Croft (age 28).

On 24 May 1917 John Ian Robert Russell 13th Duke Bedford was born to Hastings William Russell 12th Duke Bedford (age 28) and Louisa Crommelin Roberta Jowitt Whitwell Duchess Bedford.

On 24 May 1932 James Michael Langham 15th Baronet was born to John Charles Langham 14th Baronet (age 37) and Rosamond Christabel Rashleigh (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.

On 24 May 1950 Edward Littleton 8th Baron Hatherton was born to Mervyn Cecil Littleton (age 41).

On 24 May 1962 Anthony Barrow 7th Baronet was born to Richard Barrow 6th Baronet (age 28).

Marriages on the 24th May

Before 24 May 1487 Robert Ughtred 5th Baron Ughtred (age 65) and Catherine Eure Baroness Ughtred were married. She by marriage Baroness Ughtred. He the son of Robert Ughtred 4th Baron Ughtred and Joan Aske Countess Suffolk.

On or after 24 May 1680, the date of the licence, John Coryton 1st Baronet (age 58) and Anne Wayte Lady Coryton were married. He died within two months of the marriage. She by marriage Lady Coryton of Newton. She, presumably widow of Mr. D. Wayte, who was buied in the church at Acton, 29 March 1677.

On 24 May 1687 John Shelley 3rd Baronet (age 25) and Mary Gage Lady Shelley were married. She by marriage Lady Shelley of Mitchelgrove in Sussex.

Before 24 May 1694 Anthony Carey 5th Viscount Falkland (age 38) and Rebecca Lytton Viscountess Falkland were married. She by marriage Viscountess Falkland.

On 24 May 1787 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 51) and Anne Elizabeth Henniker Countess Aldborough were married. She by marriage Countess Aldborough. She brought a fortune of £50,000. He the son of John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough and Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 81).

On 24 May 1795 Charles Scott 4th Duke Buccleuch 6th Duke Queensberry (age 23) and Harriet Katherine Townshend Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensbury (age 21) were married. He the son of Henry Scott 3rd Duke Buccleuch (age 48) and Elizabeth Montagu Duchess Buccleuch (age 51). They were second cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 24 May 1810 William Oglander 6th Baronet (age 41) and Mary Anne Fitzroy Lady Oglander (age 25) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Oglander of Nunwell in Hampshire. She the daughter of George Henry Fitzroy 4th Duke Grafton (age 50) and Charlotte Maria Waldegrave. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 24 May 1836 Charles Tennyson Turner (age 27) and Louisa Sellwood (age 20) were married. His younger brother Alfred (age 26) would married her sister fourteen years later.

On 24 May 1849 Henry Reynolds-Moreton 3rd Earl of Ducie (age 21) and Julia Langston Countess Ducie (age 19) were married. He the son of Henry Reynolds-Moreton 2nd Earl Ducie (age 47) and Elizabeth Dutton Countess Ducie (age 42). They were first cousins.

On 24 May 1860 William Vincent 12th Baronet (age 25) and Margaret Erskine (age 25) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.

On 24 May 1900 Cosmo Edmund Duff-Gordon 5th Baronet (age 37) and Lucy "Madame Lucille" Christiana Sutherland Lady Duff-Gordon (age 36) were married. She by marriage Lady Duff-Gordon of Halkin in Aberdeenshire.

On 24 May 1913 Ernest Augustus Hanover Duke Brunswick (age 25) and Viktoria Luise Hohenzollern Duchess Brunswick (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Wilhelm Hohenzollern (age 54) and Empress Auguste Viktoria Oldenburg (age 54). He the son of Ernest Augustus Hanover 3rd Duke Cumberland and Teviotdale (age 67) and Thyra Glücksburg Duchess Cumberland and Teviotdale (age 59). They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. She a great granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

On 24 May 1916 William Leveson-Gower 4th Earl Granville (age 35) and Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon Countess Granville (age 26) were married. She the daughter of Claude Bowes-Lyon 14th Earl Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 61) and Cecilia Nina Cavendish-Bentinck Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 53). He the son of Granville Leveson-Gower 2nd Earl Granville and Sophia Castila Rosamund Campbell Countess Granville (age 68). They were third cousin once removed.

Deaths on the 24th May

On 24 May 843 the Battle of Blain aka Messac was a battle between Brittany and the County of Nantes over control of Nantes which, at that time, was controlled by the Frankish Kingdom. The Franks were defeated.

Lambert Guideschi II Count Nantes commanded the Breton army.

Renaud Count of Herbauges, Poitiers and Nantes, who commanded the army of Nantes, was killed the following day.

On 24 May 1089 Archbishop Lanfranc (age 84) died.

On 24 May 1153 King David I of Scotland (age 69) died at Carlisle, Cumberland [Map]. His grandson King Malcolm IV of Scotland (age 12) succeeded King Scotland.

On 24 May 1366 Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 57) died.

On 24 May 1413 Hermann II Landgrave of Hesse (age 72) died.

On 24 May 1425 Murdoch Stewart 2nd Duke Albany (age 63), Walter Stewart (age 25), Alexander Stewart and Duncan Lennox 8th Earl Lennox (age 80) were beheaded at Heading Hill at Stirling Castle.

On 24 May 1487 Robert Ughtred 5th Baron Ughtred (age 65) died. His grandson Henry Ughtred 6th Baron Ughtred succeeded 6th Baron Ughtred.

On 24 May 1523 Henry Marney 1st Baron Marney (age 76) died. His son John Marney 2nd Baron Marney (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baron Marney.

Around 24 May 1544 the Second Battle of Glasgow was fought between James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran (age 28), who opposed a marriage between King Edward VI of England and Ireland (age 6) and Mary Queen of Scots (age 1), and an army of James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran who supported the marriage. and William Cunningham 4th Earl Glencairn (age 51)

Andrew Cunningham was killed.

On 24 May 1571 William Graham 2nd Earl Montrose (age 79) died. His grandson John Graham 3rd Earl Montrose (age 23) succeeded 3rd Earl Montrose.

On 24 May 1616 Margaret Russell Countess Cumberland (age 55) died at Brougham Castle [Map]. She was buried in St Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmoreland [Map]. Finely carved alabaster. Stuart Hooded Monument, Shroud Monument, with Coronet. By Maximilian Colt (age 41).

On 24 May 1621 Barbara Gamage Countess Leicester (age 58) died.

Before 24 May 1687 Winifred Neville Lady Shelley died.

Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) died.

On 24 May 1716 Francis Eyles 1st Baronet died. His son John Eyles 2nd Baronet (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baronet Eyles of London.

On 24 May 1735 Patrick Lindsay-Crawford 2nd Viscount Garnock (age 37) died.

On 24 May 1806 John Campbell 5th Duke Argyll (age 82) died. His son George William Campbell 6th Duke Argyll (age 37) succeeded 6th Duke Argyll.

On 24 May 1825 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet (age 58) died without issue. He had had a carriage accident at Epsom Races on 19 May 1825. His brother Philip Egerton 9th Baronet (age 57) succeeded 9th Baronet Egerton and Oulton. Rebecca Du Pre Lady Egerton (age 45) by marriage Lady Egerton and Oulton.

On 24 May 1828 Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton (age 68) died. His son Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 38) succeeded 2nd Marquess Northampton, 10th Earl of Northampton, 2nd Earl Compton of Compton in Warwickshire, 2nd Baron Wilmington of Wilmington in Sussex. Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 36) by marriage Marchioness Northampton.

On 24 May 1874 Edmund Beckett aka Denison 4th Baronet (age 87) died. His son Edmund Beckett 1st Baron Grimthorpe (age 58) succeeded 5th Baronet Beckett of Leeds.

On 24 May 1941 William John Smith-Marriott 6th Baronet (age 70) died unmarired. His brother John Smith-Marriott 7th Baronet (age 65) succeeded 7th Baronet Smith of Sydling St Nicholas.

On 24 May 1987 Thomas Burdett Money-Coutts 7th Baron Latymer (age 85) died. His son Hugo Money-Coutts 8th Baron Latymer (age 61) succeeded 8th Baron Latimer of Snape.

On 24 May 1993 John Kemp 1st Viscount Rochdale (age 86) died. His son St John Durival Kemp 2nd Viscount Rochdale (age 55) succeeded 2nd Viscount Rochdale of Rochdale in County Palatine of Lancaster, 3rd Baron Rochdale of Rochdale in Lancashire.