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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Cooke
Maternal Family Tree: Anne Fitzwilliam 1504-1588
Before 1523 [his father] Anthony Cooke (age 18) and [his mother] Anne Fitzwilliam (age 18) were married.
Around 1530 Richard Cooke was born to Anthony Cooke (age 26) and Anne Fitzwilliam (age 26).
In 1551 Richard Cooke (age 21) was appointed Groom of the Privy Chamber.
In March 1553 Richard Cooke (age 23) was elected MP Stamford.
In or before 1559 Richard Cooke (age 28) and Anne Caunton (age 32) were married.
In 1559 Richard Cooke (age 29) was elected MP Preston.
In 1563 Richard Cooke (age 33) was elected MP Tavistock.
In 1570 [his daughter] Philippa Cooke was born to Richard Cooke (age 40) and [his wife] Anne Caunton (age 44).
On 11th June 1576 [his father] Anthony Cooke (age 72) died.
On 3rd October 1579 Richard Cooke (age 49) died.
In September 1617 [his former wife] Anne Caunton (age 91) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 22 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks
Kings France: Great x 16 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 20 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Cooke of Lavenham in Suffolk
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Cooke
Great x 1 Grandfather: Philip Cooke
GrandFather: John Cooke of Gidea Hall
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Belnap
Father: Anthony Cooke
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Saunders of Banbury in Oxfordshire
GrandMother: Alice Saunders
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Spencer of Hodnell in Warwickshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Spencer
Richard Cooke 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzwilliam 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fitzwilliam 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fitzwilliam 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Cromwell 1st Baron Cromwell 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Cromwell 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Bernake 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Fitzwilliam 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
GrandFather: William Fitzwilliam 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Mother: Anne Fitzwilliam 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England