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On 26th May 1788 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet was born illegitimately to [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 40) and [his mother] Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire (age 30). He was illegitmate at the time of his birth. His parents subsequently married.
On 21st March 1801 [his brother-in-law] George Howard 6th Earl Carlisle (age 27) and [his half-sister] Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 17) were married. She the daughter of [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 53) and Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire (age 43). He the son of Frederick Howard 5th Earl Carlisle (age 52) and Margaret Caroline Leveson-Gower Countess Carlisle. They were fourth cousins.
On 30th March 1806 Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire (age 48) died at Devonshire House [Map]. She was buried at Derby Cathedral [Map]. Her husband [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 58), her mother Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer (age 68), her sister Henrietta Frances Spencer Countess Bessborough (age 44) and her eight months pregnant daughter [his half-sister] Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 22) were present, as was [his mother] Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire (age 48), her husband's mistress and future wife.
In 1809 [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 61) and [his mother] Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire (age 51) were married. She by marriage Duchess Devonshire. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Frederick Augustus Hervey 4th Earl Bristol and [his grandmother] Elizabeth Davers Countess Bristol. He the son of [his grandfather] William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire and [his grandmother] Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington. They were sixth cousins.
On 24th December 1809 [his brother-in-law] Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville (age 36) and [his half-sister] Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville (age 24) were married. She the daughter of [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 61) and Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire. He the son of Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess Stafford and Susanna Stewart Marchioness Stafford. They were half fourth cousin once removed.
On 29th July 1811 [his father] William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire (age 63) died. His son [his half-brother] William (age 21) succeeded 6th Duke Devonshire, 9th Earl Devonshire, 9th Baron Cavendish Hardwick, 8th Baron Clifford.
On 20th October 1813 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 25) and Elizabeth Frances Townshend (age 24) were married. He the illegitmate son of William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire and Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire (age 55). They were fifth cousins.
In 1814 [his son] William John Cavendish Clifford 2nd Baronet was born to Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 25) and Elizabeth Frances Townshend (age 24).
In 1815 [his son] Robert Cavendish Spencer Clifford 3rd Baronet was born to Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 26) and Elizabeth Frances Townshend (age 25). He married 1859 Emmelina Marjory Lowe Lady Clifford and had issue.
On 12th August 1815 [his brother-in-law] Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Granville. [his half-sister] Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville (age 29) by marriage Viscountess Granville.
On 8th December 1815 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 27) was awarded Commander of the Order of the Bath.
In 1818 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Bandonbridge which seat he held until 1820.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1820 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 31) was elected MP Dungarvan which seat he held until 1822.
On 7th January 1821 [his son] Charles Cavendish Clifford 4th Baronet was born to Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 32) and Elizabeth Frances Townshend (age 31).
In 1824 [his mother] Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire (age 66) died.
On 4th September 1825 Frederick Howard 5th Earl Carlisle (age 77) died. His son [his brother-in-law] George (age 51) succeeded 6th Earl Carlisle. [his half-sister] Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 42) by marriage Countess Carlisle.
In 1827 [his half-brother] William Cavendish 6th Duke Devonshire (age 36) was appointed 663rd Knight of the Garter by King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland (age 64).
On 4th August 1830 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 42) was knighted.
On 23rd July 1831 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 43) was elected MP Bandonbridge which seat he held until 3rd December 1832.
On 25th July 1832 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 44) was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod by his half-brother [his half-brother] William Cavendish 6th Duke Devonshire (age 42) which office he held for life.
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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On 10th May 1833 [his brother-in-law] Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville (age 59) was created 1st Earl Granville. [his half-sister] Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville (age 47) by marriage Countess Granville.
On 4th August 1838 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 50) was created 1st Baronet Clifford of the Navy.
On 18th January 1858 [his half-brother] William Cavendish 6th Duke Devonshire (age 67) died at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire [Map]. He was buried in the Cavendish Plot, St Peter's Church, Edensor [Map]. His first cousin once removed William (age 49) succeeded 7th Duke Devonshire, 10th Earl Devonshire, 10th Baron Cavendish Hardwick. Baron Clifford abeyant.
On 8th August 1858 [his half-sister] Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 75) died.
In 1859 [his son] Robert Cavendish Spencer Clifford 3rd Baronet (age 44) and [his daughter-in-law] Emmelina Marjory Lowe Lady Clifford (age 29) were married.
On 7th November 1860 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 72) was appointed Admiral of the Blue.
On 25th November 1862 [his half-sister] Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville (age 77) died.
In 1864 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 75) was appointed Admiral of the Red.
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 8th February 1877 Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet (age 88) died. His son William (age 63) succeeded 2nd Baronet Clifford of the Navy.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cavendish 3rd Earl Devonshire 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cavendish 1st Duke Devonshire 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cecil Countess Devonshire 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Cavendish 2nd Duke Devonshire 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Butler Duchess Devonshire 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Cavendish 3rd Duke Devonshire 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Russell 1st Duke Bedford 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Russell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Carr Countess of Bedford 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Rachel Russell Duchess Devonshire 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rachel Wriothesley 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Rachel Massue Countess Southampton
GrandFather: William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Hoskins
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hoskins of Oxted
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Hoskins Duchess Devonshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hale
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Hale
Father: William Cavendish 5th Duke Devonshire 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Boyle 2nd Earl Cork 1st Earl Burlington 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Boyle 3rd Baron Clifford 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clifford Countess Burlington 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Boyle 2nd Earl Burlington 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Seymour 2nd Duke of Somerset 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Seymour 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Devereux Duchess of Somerset 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Boyle 3rd Earl Burlington 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Noel
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hester Wotton Viscountess Campden 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Juliana Noel Countess Burlington
GrandMother: Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle Marchioness Hartington 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Savile 3rd Baronet 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Coventry Baroness Savile 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Spencer 1st Earl of Sunderland 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Spencer Lady Savile 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Sidney Countess Sunderland 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Daniel Finch 2nd Earl Nottingham 7th Earl Winchilsea 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harvey Baroness Finch
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Finch Duchess Roxburghe 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Rich 3rd Earl Warwick 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Essex Rich Countess Nottingham 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Cheeke Countess Warwick 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Augustus Clifford 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hervey 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hervey
Great x 4 Grandmother: Susan Jermyn 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hervey 2nd Baron Hervey 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Felton 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Felton 4th Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Susanna Tollemache Lady Felton 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Howard 3rd Earl Suffolk 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Lady Felton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara Villiers Countess Suffolk 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Frederick Augustus Hervey 4th Earl Bristol 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Wedig Lepell
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Lepell Baroness Hervey
Mother: Elizabeth Christiana Hervey Duchess Devonshire 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Davers 1st Baronet 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Davers 2nd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Jermyn Davers 4th Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Jermyn
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Jermyn 2nd Baron Jermyn
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Jermyn Lady Davers
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Merry
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Merry Baroness Jermyn
GrandMother: Elizabeth Davers Countess Bristol
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Green
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaretta Green