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Biography of George Fane of Burston 1581-1640

Paternal Family Tree: Fane

Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Wychingham 1410-1451

1603 Coronation of James I

1640 Short Parliament

Around 1564 [his father] Thomas Fane (age 54) and Elizabeth Culpepper (age 18) were married. The difference in their ages was 36 years.

On 12th December 1574 [his father] Thomas Fane (age 64) and [his mother] Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer (age 20) were married at Birling, Kent [Map]. The difference in their ages was 44 years.

In 1581 George Fane of Burston was born to [his father] Thomas Fane (age 71) and [his mother] Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer (age 27).

On 10th February 1587 [his grandfather] Henry Neville 6th and 4th Baron Abergavenny (age 57) died. His daughter [his mother] Mary (age 33) succeeded 7th Baroness Abergavenny, 5th Baroness Abergavenny. The title was, however, was claimed by Edward Neville (age 61) who was summoned to Parliament in 1604; this is now considered to be a new creation - see Baron Abergavenny. On the same day that Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer was restored to the Baron Despencer as compensaton for her loss if the Abergaveen Barony.

On 12th March 1589 [his father] Thomas Fane (age 79) died.

In 1595 George Fane of Burston (age 14) was educated at Queen's College, Cambridge University [Map].

On 19th November 1597 George Fane of Burston (age 16) admitted at Lincoln's Inn.

Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall

The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.

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On 15th February 1598 [his brother] Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 18) and [his sister-in-law] Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland (age 16) were married.

In 1601 George Fane of Burston (age 20) was elected MP Dover.

Coronation of James I

On 23rd July 1603 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 37) created a number Knights at the Royal Gardens Whitehall Palace:

Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 24), William Morgan (age 43), George Carew, Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden (age 46), Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 18), James Calthorpe (age 44), Thomas Gresham (age 56), George Fane of Burston (age 22), [his brother] Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 23), Robert Chichester (age 25), William Pope 1st Earl Downe (age 29), Gervase Clifton 1st Baronet (age 15), Thomas Berkeley (age 28), Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 40), William Herbert 1st Baron Powis (age 30), Anthony Irby (age 26), Drue Drury of Eccles and Rollesby in Norfolk and Arnold Lygon (age 45).

24th July 1603 Richard Browne (age 64).

In 1604 George Fane of Burston (age 23) was elected MP Sandwich.

In September 1607 George Fane of Burston (age 26) and Elizabeth Spencer (age 17) were married. They were fifth cousin once removed.

In 1614 George Fane of Burston (age 33) was elected MP Dover.

Before 19th November 1618 [his wife] Elizabeth Spencer (age 28) died. She was buried at Chapel of St Nicholas, Westminster Abbey [Map].

After 19th November 1618 George Fane of Burston (age 37) and Anne Boteler were married.

In 1621 George Fane of Burston (age 40) was elected MP Kent.

In 1624 George Fane of Burston (age 43) was elected MP Maidstone.

On 29th December 1624 [his brother] Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 44) was created 1st Earl of Westmoreland, 1st Baron Burghesh in Suffolk. [his sister-in-law] Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland (age 42) by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.

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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In 1626 George Fane of Burston (age 45) was elected MP Maidstone.

On 28th June 1626 [his mother] Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer (age 72) died. She was buried at Mereworth, Kent. Her son [his brother] Francis (age 46) succeeded 4th Baron Despencer, 8th Baron Abergavenny, 6th Baron Abergavenny. [his sister-in-law] Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland (age 44) by marriage Baroness Despencer, Baroness Abergavenny, Baroness Abergavenny.

In 1628 George Fane of Burston (age 47) was elected MP Maidstone.

On 23rd March 1629 [his brother] Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 49) died. His son [his nephew] Mildmay (age 27) succeeded 2nd Earl of Westmoreland, 5th Baron Despencer, 9th Baron Abergavenny, 7th Baron Abergavenny, 2nd Baron Burghesh in Suffolk. Grace Thornhurst Countess of Westmoreland (age 25) by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.

[his nephew] Francis Fane (age 18) inherited Fulbeck Hall. The Hall was confiscated from him during the Commonwealth; he bought it back.

Short Parliament

In April 1640 Samuel Sandes (age 24) was elected MP Droitwich.

Thomas Jermyn (age 67) was elected MP Cambridge University.

Thomas Jermyn (age 23) was elected MP Corfe Castle, Dorset.

Henry Jermyn 1st Earl St Albans (age 35) was elected MP Corfe Castle, Dorset.

John Jennings was elected MP St Albans.

Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet was elected MP Surrey.

John Curzon 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Derbyshire.

George Fane of Burston (age 59) was elected MP Maidstone.

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On 26th June 1640 George Fane of Burston (age 59) died.

On 5th March 1664 [his former wife] Anne Boteler died.

[his son] Children x 6 Fane was born to George Fane of Burston and Anne Boteler.

Royal Ancestors of George Fane of Burston 1581-1640

Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 12 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks

Kings France: Great x 16 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 20 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of George Fane of Burston 1581-1640

GrandFather: George Fane

Father: Thomas Fane

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Waller

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Waller

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Waller of Groombridge

GrandMother: Joan Waller

George Fane of Burston 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Neville 1st Baron Abergavenny Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Neville 4th and 2nd Baron Abergavenny 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Beauchamp 1st Earl of Worcester 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beauchamp 3rd Baroness Bergavenny 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Despencer Countess Warwick and Worcester Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Neville 5th and 3rd Baron Abergavenny 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Fenn

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Fenne Baroness Bergavenny

GrandFather: Henry Neville 6th and 4th Baron Abergavenny 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beaufort 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Woodville Duchess Buckingham and Bedford 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Stafford Baroness Bergavenny 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Percy 3rd Earl of Northumberland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Percy 4th Earl of Northumberland 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Poynings Countess Northumberland 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Percy Duchess Buckingham 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke

Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Herbert Countess Northumberland 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Devereux 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Mother: Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Manners

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Manners 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Ogle 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Manners 11th Baron Ros Helmsley 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Ros 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Philippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St Leger 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas St Leger 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Donet

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne St Leger Baroness Ros of Helmsley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne York Duchess Exeter 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Frances Manners Baroness Bergavenny 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paston

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Paston

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Mautby

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Paston

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Brewes

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margery Brewes

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Debenham

Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Heydon

Great x 2 Grandmother: Bridget Heydon 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Boleyn

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Boleyn 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ann Hoo 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England