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: Wynn
On 13th September 1766 [his father] Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough [aged 30] and Catherine Perceval Baroness Newborough were married. She the daughter of John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont [aged 55] and Catherine Cecil Countess Egmont.
In 1786 [his father] Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough [aged 50] and [his mother] Maria Stella Chiappini Baroness Newborough [aged 12] were married at Florence, Tuscany. She by marriage Baroness Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford. The difference in their ages was 37 years.
On 23rd May 1803 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough was born to [his father] Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough [aged 67] and [his mother] Maria Stella Chiappini Baroness Newborough [aged 30].
On 12th October 1807 [his father] Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough [aged 71] died. His son [his brother] Thomas [aged 5] succeeded 2nd Baron Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford.
Around 1813 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 9] educated at Rugby School.
In 1824 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 20] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 15th November 1832 Thomas Wynn 2nd Baron Newborough [aged 30] died. His brother Spencer [aged 29] succeeded 3rd Baron Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford.
On 3rd May 1834 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 30] and Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough were married at Great Malvern Priory [Map]. She by marriage Baroness Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford. They were half first cousins.
On 31st December 1840 [his son] Thomas John Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 37] and [his wife] Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. He married 11th July 1871 Sybil Anna Catherine Corbet and had issue.
On 23rd December 1843 [his mother] Maria Stella Chiappini Baroness Newborough [aged 70] died.
On 10th June 1844 [his daughter] Isabella Elizabeth Wynn Viscountess Hill was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 41] and [his wife] Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. She married 29th April 1875 Rowland Hill aka Clegg-Hill 3rd Viscount Hill, son of Rowland Hill 2nd Viscount Hill and Anne Clegg Viscoutess Hill, and had issue.
On 19th August 1845 [his son] William Percival Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 42] and [his wife] Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. He died aged five in 1851.
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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In 1846 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 42] was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Carnarvonshire.
In 1847 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Anglesey.
On 22nd April 1847 [his son] Charles Henry Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 43] and [his wife] Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. He married 31st August 1876 Frances Georgiana Romer.
On 2nd August 1851 [his son] William Percival Wynn [aged 5] died.
On 17th January 1853 [his son] Frederick George Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 49] and [his wife] Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
On 11th July 1871 [his son] Thomas John Wynn [aged 30] and [his daughter-in-law] Sybil Anna Catherine Corbet were married.
On 29th September 1874 [his son-in-law] Murray Gladstone and [his daughter] Emily Annina Wynn were married.
On 29th April 1875 [his son-in-law] Rowland Hill aka Clegg-Hill 3rd Viscount Hill [aged 41] and [his daughter] Isabella Elizabeth Wynn Viscountess Hill [aged 30] were married. She by marriage Viscountess Hill of Hawkestone and Hardwicke in Shropshire.
On 31st August 1876 [his son] Charles Henry Wynn [aged 29] and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Georgiana Romer were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 25th August 1878 [his son] Thomas John Wynn [aged 37] died.
On 10th December 1885 [his daughter] Catherine Wynn died.
On 5th January 1886 [his daughter] Frances Marina Wynn died.
On 1st November 1888 Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough [aged 85] died. His grandson William [aged 14] succeeded 4th Baron Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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[his daughter] Frances Marina Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough and Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
[his daughter] Emily Annina Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough and Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. She married 29th September 1874 Murray Gladstone.
[his daughter] Catherine Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough and Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
[his daughter] Ellen Glynn Wynn was born to Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough and Frances Maria De Winton Baroness Newborough. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Griffith Wynn of Bodvean 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Wynn 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Vaughan of Cors y Gedol 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Vaughan
GrandFather: John Wynn
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Glynn
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Glynn
Father: Thomas Wynn 1st Baron Newborough
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Wynne
GrandMother: Jane Wynne
Spencer Bulkeley Wynn 3rd Baron Newborough
GrandFather: Lorenzo Chiappini
Mother: Maria Stella Chiappini Baroness Newborough