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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Martin van Meytens is in Painters.
On 24th June 1695 Martin van Meytens was born.
Before 23rd December 1762. Martin van Meytens (age 67). Portrait of Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria (age 12).
Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria: On 4th February 1750 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 23rd December 1762 Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria died of smallpox.
Around 1765. Martin van Meytens (age 69). Portrait of Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma (age 18).
Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma: On 26th February 1746 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 19th July 1769 Ferdinand Duke of Parma and she were married. She the daughter of Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. They were half second cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 18th June 1804 Maria Amalia Duchess of Parma died.
Around 1765. Martin van Meytens (age 69). Portrait of Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen (age 22).
Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen: On 13th May 1742 she was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. In 1766 Albert Casimir Duke of Teschen and she were married. She the daughter of Francis I Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress. They were second cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland. On 24th June 1798 Maria Christina Duchess of Teschen died.
1767. Martin van Meytens (age 71). Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette of France (age 11).
On 23rd March 1770 Martin van Meytens (age 74) died.