Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.

In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.

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Biography of Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough 1736-1801

In or before 1736 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 29) were married.

In 1736 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough was born to [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 30).

In 1759 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 23) was elected MP Baltinglass which seat he held until 1768

On 7th September 1760 [his brother-in-law] Richard Wingfield 3rd Viscount Powerscourt (age 29) and [his sister] Amelia Stratford Viscountess Powerscourt were married. She the daughter of [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 62) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 54).

On 21st May 1763 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 64) was created 1st Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow.

On 6th May 1764 Edward Wingfield 2nd Viscount Powerscourt (age 34) died. His brother [his brother-in-law] Richard (age 33) succeeded 3rd Viscount Powerscourt. [his sister] Amelia Stratford Viscountess Powerscourt by marriage Viscountess Powerscourt.

On 29th July 1765 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 29) and Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 23) were married. He the son of John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 66) and Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 59).

On 22nd July 1776 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 77) was created 1st Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare.

On 9th February 1777 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) was created 1st Earl Aldborough. [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 71) by marriage Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough.

In April 1777 [his brother] John Stratford 3rd Earl Aldborough (age 37) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Aldborough (age 20) were married. He the son of [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) and [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 71).

On 29th May 1777 [his father] John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough (age 78) died. His son Edward (age 41) succeeded 2nd Earl Aldborough, 2nd Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare, 2nd Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow. [his wife] Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 34) by marriage Countess Aldborough.

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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On 11th April 1785 [his wife] Barbara Herbert Countess Aldborough (age 42) died.

On 24th May 1787 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 51) and Anne Elizabeth Henniker Countess Aldborough were married. She by marriage Countess Aldborough. She brought a fortune of £50,000. He the son of John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough and Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 81).

On 11th March 1796 [his mother] Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough (age 90) died.

On 2nd January 1801 Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough (age 65) died at Belan House. He was buried at St Thomas' Church, Dublin. His brother [his brother] John (age 61) succeeded 3rd Earl Aldborough, 3rd Viscount Aldborough of Belan in Kildare, 3rd Baron Baltinglass of Wicklow. [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Hamilton Countess Aldborough (age 44) by marriage Countess Aldborough.

On 14th July 1802 [his former wife] Anne Elizabeth Henniker Countess Aldborough died.

Ancestors of Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough

GrandFather: Edward Stratford

Father: John Stratford 1st Earl Aldborough

Edward Stratford 2nd Earl Aldborough

Great x 1 Grandfather: Constantine Neale of New Ross

GrandFather: Venerable Benjamin O'Neale

Mother: Martha O'Neale Countess Aldborough

Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Joshua Paul

GrandMother: Hannah Paul