Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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Biography of Bishop John Wynne 1667-1743

In 1667 Bishop John Wynne was born to [his father] Humphrey Wynne and [his mother] Elizabeth Wynne at Maes-y-coed, Caerwys.

In 1686 [his father] Humphrey Wynne died.

In 1715 Bishop John Wynne (age 48) was appointed Bishop of St Asaph.

In 1720 Bishop John Wynne (age 53) and Anne Pugh (age 27) were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

In 1727 Bishop John Wynne (age 60) was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells which office he held until his death in 1743.

Around 1727 [his son] John Wynne was born to Bishop John Wynne (age 60) and [his wife] Anne Pugh (age 34).

In 1729 [his son] William Wynne was born to Bishop John Wynne (age 62) and [his wife] Anne Pugh (age 36).

In 1732 Edward Conway sold Soughton Hall [Map] to Bishop John Wynne (age 65).

On 20th May 1742 [his son-in-law] Henry Fane (age 38) and [his daughter] Anne Wynne were married. She the daughter of Bishop John Wynne (age 75) and [his wife] Anne Pugh (age 49).

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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On 15th July 1743 Bishop John Wynne (age 76) died at his home Soughton Hall [Map]. He was buried at St Eurgain's and St Peter's Church, Northop [Map]. His eldest son [his son] John Wynne (age 16) inherited Soughton Hall [Map].

On 16th June 1778 [his former wife] Anne Pugh (age 85) died. She was buried at St Eurgain's and St Peter's Church, Northop [Map].

[his daughter] Anne Wynne was born to Bishop John Wynne and Anne Pugh. She married 20th May 1742 Henry Fane and had issue.

[his daughter] Margaret Wynne was born to Bishop John Wynne and Anne Pugh. She married before 1757 Henry Bankes and had issue.

Royal Ancestors of Bishop John Wynne

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Henry IV of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks

Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Bishop John Wynne

Great x 1 Grandfather: John ap Ieuan

GrandFather: Humphrey Wynne of Maes-y-coed in Caerwys 4 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Griffin Kynaston

Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Kynaston of Myddle and Hordley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Humphrey Kynaston 2 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Grey 2nd Earl Tankerville 4 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Great Grand Daughter of

Great x 4 Grandmother: Antigone Lancaster Countess Tankerville Grand Daughter of

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margarey Kynaston 3 x Great Grand Daughter of

Father: Humphrey Wynne 5 x Great Grand Son of

Bishop John Wynne 6 x Great Grand Son of

GrandFather: John Wynne of Copa'rleni in Trelawnyd

Mother: Elizabeth Wynne

GrandMother: Catherine Thelwall of Bathafarn