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: Frankland
On 7th March 1775 [his father] Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 24) and [his mother] Dorothy Smelt Lady Thirkleby (age 25) were married. They were third cousins.
In 1784 Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet was born to [his father] Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 33) and [his mother] Dorothy Smelt Lady Thirkleby (age 34).
On 21st November 1784 [his grandfather] Thomas Frankland 5th Baronet (age 66) died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. His son [his father] Thomas (age 34) succeeded 6th Baronet Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire. [his mother] Dorothy Smelt Lady Thirkleby (age 34) by marriage Lady Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire.
In 1815 Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet (age 31) and Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby (age 24) were married. She the daughter of Bishop George Murray.
In 1815 Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet (age 31) was elected MP Thirsk.
In 1817. Thomas Lawrence (age 47). Portrait of Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet (age 33).
On 19th May 1820 [his mother] Dorothy Smelt Lady Thirkleby (age 70) died.
On 24th November 1821 [his daughter] Emily Anne Frankland-Russell Lady Frankland was born to Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet (age 37) and [his wife] Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby (age 31). She married 10th November 1847 William Payne-Gallwey 2nd Baronet, son of General William Payne-Gallwey 1st Baronet and Harriett Quin Lady Payne-Galway, and had issue.
On 24th November 1827 [his brother-in-law] Bishop George Murray (age 43) was elected Bishop of Rochester.
On 4th January 1831 [his father] Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 80) died at Thirkleby Hall, North Yorkshire. His son Robert (age 47) succeeded 7th Baronet Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire. [his wife] Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby (age 40) by marriage Lady Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire.
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 6th August 1842 [his son-in-law] Thomas Grey 5th Baron Walsingham (age 38) and [his daughter] Augusta Louisa Frankland Baroness Walsingham were married. She by marriage Baroness Walsingham of Walsingham in Norfolk.
In 1844 [his daughter] Augusta Louisa Frankland Baroness Walsingham died.
On 18th September 1845 [his son-in-law] Ralph Neville-Grenville (age 28) and [his daughter] Julia Roberta Frankland were married. They had nine children, three daughters and six sons.
On 10th November 1847 [his son-in-law] William Payne-Gallwey 2nd Baronet (age 40) and [his daughter] Emily Anne Frankland-Russell Lady Frankland (age 25) were married. She by marriage Lady Payne of Hampton Hill.
In 1849 Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet (age 65) died. His first cousin Frederick (age 55) succeeded 8th Baronet Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire.
1851. The present All Saints Church, Thirkleby, North Yorkshire [Map] was commissioned in 1851 by [his former wife] Lady Louisa Frankland-Russell (age 60) of Thirkleby Park in memory of her late husband, Sir Robert. Designed by the renowned Victorian 'rogue' architect Edward Buckton Lamb it incorporates an octagonal chapel dedicated to the Frankland family beneath which lies the family vault.
Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby: On 29th May 1790 she was born to Bishop George Murray. In 1815 Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet and she were married. She the daughter of Bishop George Murray. On 4th January 1831 Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet died at Thirkleby Hall, North Yorkshire. His son Robert succeeded 7th Baronet Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire. She by marriage Lady Frankland of Thirkleby in Yorkshire. On 21st February 1871 Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Thirkleby, North Yorkshire [Map].
On 21st February 1871 [his former wife] Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby (age 80) died. She was buried at All Saints Church, Thirkleby, North Yorkshire [Map].
[his daughter] Julia Roberta Frankland was born to Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet and Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby. She married 18th September 1845 Ralph Neville-Grenville and had issue.
[his daughter] Caroline Agnes Frank 1325-1369land was born to Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet and Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby.
[his daughter] Augusta Louisa Frankland Baroness Walsingham was born to Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet and Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby. She married 6th August 1842 Thomas Grey 5th Baron Walsingham, son of Thomas Grey 4th Baron Walsingham and Elizabeth North Baroness Walsingham, and had issue.
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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[his daughter] Rosalind Alicia Frankland was born to Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet and Louisa Anne Murray Lady Thirkleby.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 24 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Frankland of Thirkelby in Yorkshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Frankland 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Frankland 2nd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Arabella Belasyse Lady Thirkleby 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Grace Barton
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Frankland 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Russell 2nd Baronet 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Russell 3rd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Wheatley
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Russell Lady Thirkleby 19 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Oliver Cromwell 
17 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Cromwell Baroness Russell 18 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Bourchier 
GrandFather: Thomas Frankland 5th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Cross
Father: Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Rhett of South Carolina
GrandMother: Sarah Rhett Lady Thirkleby
Robert Frankland-Russell 7th Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Leonard Smelt
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Smelt 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Frankland of Thirkelby in Yorkshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Frankland 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandmother: Grace Frankland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Arabella Belasyse Lady Thirkleby 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Grace Barton
GrandFather: William Smelt of Bedale 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Mother: Dorothy Smelt Lady Thirkleby 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England