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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 Smibert is in Painters.
On 24th March 1688 John Smibert was born to John Smibert in Edinburgh. He was the youngest of six children.
Between 1713 and 1716 John Smibert (age 24) studied under Godfrey Kneller (age 66) at the Great Queen Street Academy.
Between 1719 and 1722 John Smibert (age 30) travelled to Italy to copy old masters, including some in the collection of Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
1722. John Smibert (age 33). Portrait Thomas Hill aka Harwood (age 29).
Thomas Hill aka Harwood: In 1693 he was born. On 14th February 1723 Thomas Hill aka Harwood and Anne Powys were married. On 3rd May 1740 Thomas Hill aka Harwood and Susan Maria Noel were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years. On 11th June 1782 Thomas Hill aka Harwood died.
1726. John Smibert (age 37). Portrait John Rushout 4th Baronet (age 40).
1727. John Smibert (age 38). Portrait George Douglas 13th Earl Morton (age 65).
George Douglas 13th Earl Morton: Around 1662 he was born to James Douglas 10th Earl Morton. On 22nd January 1730 Robert Douglas 12th Earl Morton died. His brother George succeeded 13th Earl Morton. On 4th January 1738 George Douglas 13th Earl Morton died. His son James succeeded 14th Earl Morton.
1750. John Smibert (age 61). Portrait Eleanora Ethelston (age 50).
Eleanora Ethelston: Around 1700 she was born to Charles Ethelston of London. In 1724 Edward Nightingale and she were married. On 14th September 1771 she died. She was buried at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bassingbourn [Map].
1750. John Smibert (age 61). Portrait Edward Nightingale (age 54), de jure 7th Baronet.
Edward Nightingale: Around 1696 he was born to Edward Nightingale and Anna Charlotte Slingsby. In 1730 Gamaliel Nightingale died a lunatic and unmarried. His brother Edward de jure 7th Baronet Nightingale of Newport Pond in Essex. On 20th October 1750 Edward Nightingale died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. His son Edward de jure 8th Baronet Nightingale of Newport Pond in Essex.
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 1751. John Smibert (age 62) (atributed). Portrait Christian Hamilton Lady Dalrymple (age 48).
Christian Hamilton Lady Dalrymple: In 1702 she was born to Thomas Hamilton 6th Earl Haddington and Helen Hope Countess Haddington. Coefficient of inbreeding 8.23%. In or before 1726 James Dalrymple 2nd Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Dalrymple. She the daughter of Thomas Hamilton 6th Earl Haddington and Helen Hope Countess Haddington. In 1770 Christian Hamilton Lady Dalrymple died.
On 2nd April 1751 John Smibert (age 63) died. He was buried at the Granary Burying Ground, Boston.