Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Leslie
George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes succeeded 4th Earl Rothes.
On 2nd August 1484 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes was born.
In 1490 John Leslie 2nd of Wardis (age 23) and [his future wife] Margaret Crichton Countess Rothes (age 10) were married.
Before 1500 John Lyon 4th Lord Glamis and [his future wife] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 34) were married. She by marriage Lord Gray.
After 27th July 1511 Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntley and [his future wife] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 46) were married. She by marriage Countess Huntley. He the son of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntley. They were third cousins.
Before 1st April 1517 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 32) and Margaret Crichton Countess Rothes (age 37) were married. She by marriage Countess Rothes.
Around 1518 John Fleming 2nd Lord Fleming (age 53) and [his future wife] Agnes Somerville Countess Rothes (age 20) were married. The difference in their ages was 33 years.
Before 5th June 1525 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 40) and Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 60) were married. She by marriage Countess Rothes.
In 1526 David Lindsay 8th Earl Crawford and [his future wife] Isobel Lundie Countess Crawford and Rothes (age 24) were married. She by marriage Countess Crawford. He the son of Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford.
In 1526 [his wife] Elizabeth Gray Countess Huntley and Rothes (age 61) died.
Before 22nd September 1529 [his son] James Leslie was born to George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 45).
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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After 1530 [his son] Andrew Leslie 5th Earl Rothes was born to George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 45). He married 16th June 1548 Grizel Hamilton Countess Rothes and had issue.
Before 29th January 1530 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 45) and Agnes Somerville Countess Rothes (age 32) were married. She by marriage Countess Rothes.
Before 29th January 1530 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 45) and Isobel Lundie Countess Crawford and Rothes (age 28) were married. She by marriage Countess Rothes.
After 1542 [his daughter] Agnes Leslie Countess Morton was born to George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 57). She married William Douglas 6th Earl Morton and had issue.
After 1542 [his daughter] Margaret Leslie Countess Angus and Morton was born to George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 57). She married 25th December 1575 Archibald Douglas 8th Earl Angus 5th Earl Morton, son of David Douglas 7th Earl Angus and Margaret Hamilton Countess Angus.
Around 1543 [his wife] Agnes Somerville Countess Rothes (age 45) died.
Around 1545 [his wife] Margaret Crichton Countess Rothes (age 65) died.
On 16th June 1548 [his son] Andrew Leslie 5th Earl Rothes (age 18) and [his daughter-in-law] Grizel Hamilton Countess Rothes were married. She by marriage Countess Rothes. He the son of George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 63).
Before 2nd February 1550 [his wife] Isobel Lundie Countess Crawford and Rothes (age 48) died
Before 1553 [his son-in-law] Mark Kerr (age 36) and [his daughter] Helen Leslie were married. She the daughter of George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 68).
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 24th November 1558 George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes (age 74) died. His son Andrew (age 28) succeeded 5th Earl Rothes.
[his daughter] Helen Leslie was born to George Leslie 4th Earl Rothes died. She married before 1553 Mark Kerr and had issue.