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Chronicles of the Reigns of Edward I and II Volume 1 Annals of London and Annals of St Paul's

This volume brings together two important medieval chronicles of the reigns of Edward I and Edward II: the Annals of London (Annales Londonienses) and the Annals of St Paul’s (Annales Paulini). Written close to the events they describe, these chronicles offer a vivid contemporary record of English political, military, ecclesiastical and civic life from the late thirteenth to the early fourteenth century. Their particular strength lies in their London perspective, recording not only the affairs of kings, nobles and bishops, but also parliaments, royal proclamations, civic disputes, elections of mayors and sheriffs, executions, tournaments, religious ceremonies, fires, floods, disturbances and the everyday concerns of the capital. The chronicles cover some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the wars of Edward I, conflict with Scotland, the turbulent reign of Edward II, the rise and fall of Piers Gaveston and the Despensers, the rebellion of Thomas of Lancaster, Queen Isabella’s invasion of England, the deposition of Edward II, and the accession of Edward III. The Annales Paulini, associated with St Paul’s Cathedral, is particularly rich in detailed observations of London and its clergy and citizens. An essential primary source for students and readers interested in medieval England, London history, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, the Scottish wars, medieval politics, and ecclesiastical history, this volume provides an unusually immediate view of a kingdom undergoing profound political upheaval.

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Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire

Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Created Baronesses of England, Extant Baronies of England.

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                    14th May 1776. 1st.  Elizabeth Gunning Duchess Hamilton and Argyll [aged 42] created.
                
                    20th December 1790. 2nd. Son  Douglas Hamilton 8th Duke Hamilton 5th Duke Brandon [aged 34] succeeded.
                
                    2nd August 1799. 3rd. Half Brother George William Campbell 6th Duke Argyll [aged 30] succeeded.
                
                    22nd October 1839. 4th. Brother John Douglas Edward Henry Campbell 7th Duke Argyll [aged 61] succeeded.
                
                    25th April 1847. 5th. Son  George Douglas Campbell 8th Duke Argyll [aged 23] succeeded.
                
                    24th April 1900. 6th. Son  John Campbell 9th Duke Argyll [aged 54] succeeded.
                
                    2nd May 1914. 7th. Nephew Niall Campbell 10th Duke Argyll [aged 42] succeeded.
                
                    20th August 1949. 8th. First Cousin Once Removed Ian Campbell 11th Duke of Argyll [aged 46] succeeded.
                
                    7th April 1973. 9th. Son  Ian Campbell 12th Duke of Argyll [aged 35] succeeded.
                
                    21st April 2001. 10th. Son  Torquhil Campbell 13th Duke of Argyll [aged 32] succeeded.

                    The London Gazette 11665. St. James's, May 14 [1776]. The King [aged 37] has been pleased to order a Writ to be issued under the Great Seal of Great Britain for summoning Francis Osborne, Esq; commonly called Marquess of Carmarthen, up to the House of Peers, by the Stile and Title of Baron Olborne of Kiveton in the County of York.
                
                    The King has been pleased to grant unto her Grace the Dutchess of Argyll [aged 42] the Dignity of a Baroness of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baroness Hamilton, of Hameldon in the County of Leicester; and the Dignity of a Baron to her Heirs Male.
                
                    The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto the following Gentlemen, and their Heirs Male; viz. 
                
                    Alexander Hume Campbell,.Esq; commonly called Lord Polwarth, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hume of Berwick. 
                
                    John Stuart, Esq; commonly called Lord Mount Stuart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Cardiff of Cardiff Castle in the County of Glamorgan. 
                
                    The Right Honorable Sir Edward Hawke, Knight of the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hawke of Towton in the County of York. 
                
                    The Right Honorable George Onslow, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Cranley of Imber Court in the County of Surrey. 
                
                    The Right Honorable Sir Jeffery Amherst, Knight os the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Amherst of Holmesdale in the County of Kent. 
                
                    Sir Brownlow Cust [aged 31], Bart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Brownlow of Belton in the County of Lincoln. [Frances Bankes Baroness Brownlow by marriage Baroness Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire.] 
                
                    George Pitt [aged 55], Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Rivers of Stratfieldsay in the County of Southampton. 
                
                    Nathaniel Ryder [aged 40], Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Harrowby of Harrowby in the County of Lincoln. [Elizabeth Terrick Baroness Harrowby by marriage Baroness Harrowby of Harrowby in Lincolnshire.]
                
                    Thomas Foley [aged 59], Esq; of Great Witley in the County of Worcester, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Foley of Kidderminster in the County of Worcester.

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On 20th December 1790 Elizabeth Gunning Duchess Hamilton and Argyll [aged 57] died in Argyll House 211 King's Road King's Road. Her son Douglas [aged 34] succeeded 2nd Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire. Elizabeth Anne Burrell Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon [aged 33] by marriage Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.

On 2nd August 1799 Douglas Hamilton 8th Duke Hamilton 5th Duke Brandon [aged 43] died at Hamilton Palace, Hamilton. His uncle Archibald [aged 59] succeeded 9th Duke Hamilton, 6th Duke Brandon of Suffolk, 5th Marquess Douglas, 6th Baron Dutton of Cheshire. His half brother George [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.

On 22nd October 1839 George William Campbell 6th Duke Argyll [aged 71] died. His brother John [aged 61] succeeded 7th Duke Argyll, 4th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.

On 25th April 1847 John Douglas Edward Henry Campbell 7th Duke Argyll [aged 69] died at Inveraray Castle. His son George [aged 23] succeeded 8th Duke Argyll, 5th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire. Elizabeth Georgiana Leveson-Gower Duchess Argyll by marriage Duchess Argyll.

On 24th April 1900 George Douglas Campbell 8th Duke Argyll [aged 76] died. His son John [aged 54] succeeded 9th Duke Argyll, 6th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire. Princess Louise Caroline Alberta Windsor Duchess Argyll [aged 52] by marriage Duchess Argyll.

On 2nd May 1914 John Campbell 9th Duke Argyll [aged 68] died at Cowes, Isle of Wight. His nephew Niall [aged 42] succeeded 10th Duke Argyll, 7th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.

On 20th August 1949 Niall Campbell 10th Duke Argyll [aged 77] died. His first cousin once removed Ian [aged 46] succeeded 11th Duke Argyll, 8th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire. Louise Clews Duchess of Argyll [aged 44] by marriage Duchess Argyll.

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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361

The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.

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On 7th April 1973 Ian Campbell 11th Duke of Argyll [aged 69] died. His son Ian [aged 35] succeeded 12th Duke Argyll, 9th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.

On 21st April 2001 Ian Campbell 12th Duke of Argyll [aged 63] died. His son Torquhil [aged 32] succeeded 13th Duke Argyll, 10th Baron Hamilton of Hameldon in Leicestershire.