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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Paternal Family Tree: Burdett
Before 11th January 1640 [his father] Francis Burdett 2nd Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Elizabeth Walter were married.
On 11th January 1640 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Francis Burdett 2nd Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Elizabeth Walter.
In 1647 [his grandfather] Thomas Burdett 1st Baronet (age 61) died. He was buried at Repton, Derbyshire [Map]. His son [his father] Francis (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Burdett of Bramcote in Warwickshire.
In 1666 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 25) and Mary Pigot were married. They had one son and one daughter.
In 1668 [his wife] Mary Pigot died.
In 1676 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 35) and Magdalen Aston were married. They had four sons and four daughters.
In 1679 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Warwickshire.
In 1689 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Lichfield which seat he held until he retired in 1698.
On 25th June 1689 [his son] Robert Burdett was born to Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 49) and [his wife] Magdalen Aston. He married before 2nd January 1716 Elizabeth Tracy, daughter of William Tracy 4th Viscount Tracy and Frances Devereux, and had issue.
In 1694 [his wife] Magdalen Aston died.
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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After 1694 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 53) and Mary Brome Lady Burdett were married.
In 1696 [his father] Francis Burdett 2nd Baronet (age 88) died. His son Robert (age 55) succeeded 3rd Baronet Burdett of Bramcote in Warwickshire. [his wife] Mary Brome Lady Burdett by marriage Lady Burdett of Bramcote in Warwickshire.
On 28th January 1697 John Fenwick 3rd Baronet (age 52) was beheaded for his part in the 1696 Plot to Assassinate King William III. He was buried at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. Baronet Fenwick of Fenwick in Northumberland extinct. He was the last person to be executed under an Act of Attainder.
Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 57) had spoken against the attainder in Parliament.
Before 2nd January 1716 [his son] Robert Burdett (age 26) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Tracy (age 35) were married.
On 2nd January 1716 [his son] Robert Burdett (age 26) died.
On 18th January 1716 Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet (age 76) died. His grandson [his grandson] Robert succeeded 4th Baronet Burdett of Bramcote in Warwickshire. The title had originally been claimed by Walter, younger brother of Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet. However, [his former daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Tracy (age 35), wife of Robert Burdett 3rd Baronet's son Robert, who had died sixteen days before his father, subsequently gave birth to a son who became the 4th Baronet.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Burdett
GrandFather: Thomas Burdett 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Wilson
Father: Francis Burdett 2nd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Francis
GrandMother: Jane Francis
Mother: Elizabeth Walter