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Biography of Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin 1706-1785

Paternal Family Tree: Godolphin

Before 1706 [his father] Henry Godolphin (age 57) and [his mother] Mary Godolphin were married. They were second cousin once removed.

On 2nd November 1706 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin was born to Henry Godolphin (age 58) and Mary Godolphin.

In 1718 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 11) educated at Eton College [Map].

In 1723 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 16) educated at Queen's College, Oxford University.

On 29th January 1733 [his father] Henry Godolphin (age 84) died at Windsor, Berkshire [Map]. He was buried at Eton College Chapel [Map].

On 18th February 1734 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 27) and Barbara Bentinck (age 24) were married. She the daughter of William Bentinck 1st Earl of Portland and Jane Martha Temple Countess Portland (age 62).

On 1st April 1736 [his wife] Barbara Bentinck (age 26) died.

In 1739 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 32) was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles.

In 1741 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 34) was elected MP Helston.

On 30th June 1743 [his mother] Mary Godolphin died.

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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

In 1766 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 59) was appointed Recorder Helston.

In 1766 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 59) was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.

On 25th May 1785 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 78) died without issue. Baron Godolphin of Helston in Cornwall extinct.

Royal Ancestors of Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin 1706-1785

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin 1706-1785

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Godolphin

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Godolphin

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Godolphin

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Godolphin

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Killigrew

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Killigrew

GrandFather: Francis Godolphin

Father: Henry Godolphin 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Berkeley of Stoke Gifford 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Maurice Berkeley 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Coningsby

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Blount 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Keble Baroness Mountjoy

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley of Bruton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Lygon 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Lygon 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Greville

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Lygon 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Denys

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Denys 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Berkeley 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandMother: Dorothy Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Neville 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Neville 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Windsor Baroness Scrope Masham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Neville of Billingbear 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Gresham

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances aka Elizabeth Gresham

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Thwaytes

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Killigrew

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Killigrew

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Killigrew 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Cooke

Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Cooke 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Fitzwilliam 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Godolphin

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Godolphin

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Goldolphin

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Killigrew

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Killigrew

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Godolphin

GrandFather: Sidney Godolphin

Mother: Mary Godolphin