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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: Hanmer
On 3rd December 1779 [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet [aged 32] and [his mother] Margaret Kenyon Lady Hanmer were married.
On 22nd December 1809 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner was born to Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet [aged 62] and Margaret Kenyon Lady Hanmer.
On 4th October 1828 [his father] Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet [aged 81] died. His son John [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
On 6th November 1830 [his mother] Margaret Kenyon Lady Hanmer died.
In 1832 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 22] was appointed High Sheriff of Flintshire.
In 1832 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 22] was elected MP Shrewsbury which seat he held util 1837.
In 1833 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 23] and Georgiana Chetwynd Baroness Hamner were married. She by marriage Lady Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
In 1841 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 31] was elected MP Kingston upon Hull which seat he held util 1847.
In 1847 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 37] was elected MP Flint Boroughs which seat he held util 1872.
In 1872 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 62] was created 1st Baron Hamner of Hanmer and of Flint in Flintshire. [his wife] Georgiana Chetwynd Baroness Hamner by marriage Baroness Hamner of Hanmer and of Flint in Flintshire.
On 8th March 1881 John Hamner 1st Baron Hamner [aged 71] died. Baron Hamner of Hanmer and of Flint in Flintshire extinct. His brother [his brother] Wyndham [aged 71] succeeded 4th Baronet Hamner of Hamner in Flintshire.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Hanmer
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hanmer
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Hanmer
Great x 1 Grandfather: Job Hanmer
Grandfather: Walden Hanmer 1st Baronet
Father: Thomas Hanmer 2nd Baronet
Grandfather: George Kenyon
Mother: Margaret Kenyon Lady Hanmer