Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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In 1526 Henry Peckham was born to [his father] Edmund Peckham (age 31).
In 1553 Henry Peckham (age 27) was elected MP Chipping Wycombe which seat he held until 1555.
In early 1556 the Dudley Conspiracy was an attempt by Henry Dudley (age 29) to replace Catholic Queen Mary with Protestant Queen Elizabeth with support from Charles V Holy Roman Emperor (age 55). His accomplices included Henry Peckham (age 30), son of Edmund Peckham, then Master of the Tower Mint. When the plot ws discovered Dudley escaped into exile, returning in 1563 when Elizabethed had acceded to the throne. A number of his co-conspirators, including Henry Peckham, were captured and executed.
On 7th July 1556 John Danyell of Messing and Henry Peckham (age 30) were hanged and beheaded. They were buried at All Hallows by the Tower Church [Map].
On 18th March 1556 Henry Peckham (age 30) was imprisoned at the Tower of London [Map].
Henry Machyn's Diary. 7th July 1556. The vij day of July was hangyd on the galaus on Towre-hylle [Map] for tresun a-gaynst the quen, on master Hare Peckham (age 30), and the thodur master John Daneell, and after cutt downe and heded, and ther hedes cared unto Londune bryge and ther sett up, and ther bodys bered at Allalows-barkyng [Map].
Note. P. 109. Execution of Peckham and Daniel. "The 8. of July, Henry Peckham, son to sir Edmond Peckham, and John Daniel, were hanged and headed on Tower-hill, for being of counsell with them that should have robbed the queenes treasure of her exchequer, and their bodies buried in Barking church." Stowe's Chronicle.—Daniel's name remains cut on the wall of his prison, "John Daniel, 1556." See Bayley's History of the Tower of London, p. 207.
GrandFather: Peter Peckham of London and Denham
Father: Edmund Peckham