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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 Burgoyne 2nd Baronet 1618-1677

Paternal Family Tree: Burgoyne

In or before 1618 [his father] John Burgoyne 1st Baronet [aged 25] and [his mother] Jane Kempe were married.

On or before 10th March 1618 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet was born to John Burgoyne 1st Baronet [aged 26] and Jane Kempe. He was baptised at Wroxall, Warwickshire on 10th March 1618.

On 22nd October 1634 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 16] was admitted to Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.

On 22nd November 1637 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 19] was admitted to Lincoln's Inn.

Long Parliament

In 1641 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 22] was elected MP Bedfordshire in the Long Parliament.

Around 1645 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 26] and Anne Snelling Lady Burgoyne were married.

Around 1651 [his son] John Burgoyne 3rd Baronet was born to John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 32] and [his wife] Anne Snelling Lady Burgoyne. He married 18th July 1677 Constance Lucy Lady Burgoyne and had issue.

In 1656 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 37] was elected MP Warwickshire.

In 1657 [his father] John Burgoyne 1st Baronet [aged 64] died. His son John [aged 38] succeeded 2nd Baronet Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire. [his wife] Anne Snelling Lady Burgoyne by marriage Lady Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire.

On 1st April 1658 [his wife] Anne Snelling Lady Burgoyne died.

On 20th August 1660 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 42] and Anne Robinson Lady Burgoyne were married. She by marriage Lady Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire.

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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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In 1661 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 42] was appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire.

On 18th July 1677 [his son] John Burgoyne 3rd Baronet [aged 26] and [his daughter-in-law] Constance Lucy Lady Burgoyne [aged 18] were married.

On 16th September 1677 John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet [aged 59] died. He was buried at All Saint's Church, Sutton. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Baronet Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire. Constance Lucy Lady Burgoyne [aged 18] by marriage Lady Burgoyne of Sutton in Bedfordshire.

On 5th February 1693 [his former wife] Anne Robinson Lady Burgoyne died.

John Burgoyne 2nd Baronet 1618-1677

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