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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John Weesop is in Painters.
In 1641 John Weesop. Painting of Edward Cranfield (age 13).
Edward Cranfield: Around 1628 he was born to Lionel Cranfield 1st Earl Middlesex and Anne Brett Countess Middlesex. On 16th March 1648 Edward Cranfield died.
Around 1645 John Weesop. Portrait of Henry Gage (age 47).
Henry Gage: On 29th August 1597 he was born to John Gage and Margaret Copley at Haling, Surrey. On 11th January 1645 Henry Gage died.
Around 1647 John Weesop. Portrait of Elizabeth Murray Duchess Lauderdale (age 20).
Before 16th March 1648 John Weesop. Portrait of Marmaduke Darcy (age 32).
Marmaduke Darcy: Before 4th June 1615 he was born to Conyers Darcy 7th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 1st Baron Darcy Meinhill, 4th Baron Conyers and Dorothy Belasyse Baroness Darcy and Conyers. On 4th June 1615 Marmaduke Darcy was baptised. On 3rd July 1687 Marmaduke Darcy died unmarried and without issue.
Before 1652 John Weesop. Portrait of James Cranfield 2nd Earl Middlesex.
Before 1652 John Weesop. Portrait of Frances Cranfield Countess Dorset (age 29).
Before 1652 John Weesop (attributed). Portrait of Esmé Stewart 2nd Duke Richmond.
Before 1652 John Weesop. Portrait of Elizabeth Spencer Baroness Craven (age 34).
In 1652 John Weesop died.