Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Earl Shannon is in Earl Ireland.
In 1756 Henry Boyle 1st Earl Shannon [aged 74] was created 1st Earl Shannon.
On 28th December 1764 Henry Boyle 1st Earl Shannon [aged 82] died. His son Richard [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Earl Shannon. Catherine Ponsonby Countess Shannon by marriage Countess Shannon.
On 8th July 1815 Catherine Henrietta Boyle [aged 47] died. Her brother Henry [aged 43] succeeded 3rd Earl Shannon.
On 22nd April 1842 Henry Boyle 3rd Earl Shannon [aged 70] died. His son Richard [aged 32] succeeded 4th Earl Shannon. Emily Henrietta Seymour-Conway Countess Shannon by marriage Countess Shannon.
On 1st August 1868 Richard Boyle 4th Earl Shannon [aged 59] died. His son Henry [aged 34] succeeded 5th Earl Shannon.