This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Earl Clancarty is in Earl Ireland.
On 6th February 1796 Richard Le Poer Trench 2nd Earl Clancarty (age 28) and Henrietta Margaret Staples Countess Clancarty (age 26) were married. She by marriage Countess Clancarty. He the son of William Trench 1st Earl of Clancarty (age 54).
On 12th February 1803 William Trench 1st Earl of Clancarty (age 61) was created 1st Earl Clancarty.
On 27th April 1805 William Trench 1st Earl of Clancarty (age 63) died. His son Richard (age 37) succeeded 2nd Earl Clancarty.
On 24th November 1837 Richard Le Poer Trench 2nd Earl Clancarty (age 70) died. His son William (age 34) succeeded 3rd Earl Clancarty.
On 26th April 1872 William Trench 3rd Earl of Clancarty (age 68) died. His son Richard (age 38) succeeded 4th Earl Clancarty. Adeliza Georgiana Hervey Countess Clancarty (age 28) by marriage Countess Clancarty.
On 29th May 1891 Richard Trench 4th Earl of Clancarty (age 57) died. His son William (age 22) succeeded 5th Earl Clancarty. Isabelle "Belle Bilton" Penrice Countess Clancarty (age 24) by marriage Countess Clancarty.
In 1658 Donough Maccarthy 1st Earl Clancarty (age 64) was created 1st Earl Clancarty.
In August 1665 Donough Maccarthy 1st Earl Clancarty (age 71) died. His grandson Charles (age 2) succeeded 2nd Earl Clancarty. Margaret Burke Lady Muskerry by marriage Countess Clancarty.
In 1666 Charles Maccarthy 2nd Earl Clancarty (age 3) died. His uncle Callaghan succeeded 3rd Earl Clancarty.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Before 1668 Callaghan Maccarthy 3rd Earl Clancarty and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Countess Clancarty (age 25) were married. She by marriage Countess Clancarty. She the daughter of George "Fairy Earl" Fitzgerald 16th Earl of Kildare and Joan Boyle Countess Kildare. He the son of Donough Maccarthy 1st Earl Clancarty and Ellen Butler Countess Clancarty. They were third cousin three times removed.
On 21st November 1676 Callaghan Maccarthy 3rd Earl Clancarty died. His son Donough (age 8) succeeded 4th Earl Clancarty.
In 1684 Donough MacCarty 4th Earl Clancarty (age 16) and Elizabeth Spencer Countess Clancarty (age 13) were married. She by marriage Countess Clancarty. She the daughter of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland (age 42) and Anne Digby Countess Sunderland (age 38). He the son of Callaghan Maccarthy 3rd Earl Clancarty and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Countess Clancarty (age 42). They were fifth cousin once removed.
Donough Maccarthy 1st Earl Clancarty and Ellen Butler Countess Clancarty were married. She by marriage Countess Clancarty.