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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.
Earl Antrim is in Earl Ireland.
In 1620 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim was created 1st Earl Antrim 1C. Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
On 10th December 1636 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim died. His son Randall (age 27) succeeded 2nd Earl Antrim 1C.
In 1665 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 50) and Elizabeth Annesley (age 25) were married. She by marriage Countess Antrim 1C. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley (age 50) and Elizabeth Altham Countess Anglesey (age 44). He the son of Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim and Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim.
On 3rd February 1683 Randall MacDonnell 1st Marquess Antrim (age 73) died. Marquess of Antrim 1C extinct. His brother Alexander (age 68) succeeded 3rd Earl Antrim 1C. Helena Burke Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
In 1699 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 84) died. His son Randal (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Antrim 1C.
On 19th October 1721 Randal MacDonnell 4th Earl of Antrim (age 41) died. His son Alexander (age 8) succeeded 5th Earl Antrim 1C.
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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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In 1775 Alexander MacDonnell 5th Earl of Antrim (age 62) died. His son Randal (age 25) succeeded 6th Earl Antrim 1C.