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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Paternal Family Tree: Radclyffe
Before 12th June 1573 [his father] Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex (age 41) and [his mother] Honora Pound Viscountess Fitzwalter were married. He the son of [his grandfather] Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex and [his grandmother] Elizabeth Howard.
On 12th June 1573 Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex was born to Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex (age 41) and Honora Pound Viscountess Fitzwalter.
Around 1580 based on a work of 1565.Unknown Painter. Portrait of Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 6) wearing his Garter Collar and holding the Lord Treasurer Staff of Office.
On 14th December 1593 [his father] Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex (age 61) died. He was buried at Boreham, Essex [Map]. His son Robert (age 20) succeeded 5th Earl of Sussex, 5th Viscount Fitzwalter, 14th Baron Fitzwalter.
On 14th July 1596 the English burned Cádiz and the next day they left the bay, taking the hostages with them since the Spanish authorities had not been able to pay the ransom. The sacking of Cádiz in 1596 was one of the worst Spanish defeats in the course of the war, together with the attack on Cádiz of 1587 and the loss of the Armada in 1588. The economic losses produced by the Earl of Essex's expedition against the city and the anchored fleet in the port, estimated at 5 million ducats,contributed to the bankruptcy of the royal treasury that same year. The city of Cádiz remained devastated; in addition to the churches and hospitals, 290 out of a total of 1,303 houses burned.
Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 23) was knighted by Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex (age 30) for the taking of Cadiz.
Governor Thomas Gates was knighted by Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex for his bravery.
In 1599 Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 25) was appointed 388th Knight of the Garter by Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 65).
Before 12th October 1602 Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 29) and Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex were married. She by marriage Countess of Sussex. He the son of Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex and Honora Pound Viscountess Fitzwalter.
On 9th February 1608 [his son-in-law] John Ramsay, Viscount Haddington (age 28) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Radclyffe were married at Whitehall Palace [Map]. She by marriage Viscountess Haddington. She the daughter of Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 34) and [his wife] Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex.
James I (age 41) gave the bride away and sent the bride a gold cup containing a grant of lands worth an income of £600 per year, also paid off Ramsay's debts of £10,000.
The marriage was celebrated with the Masque of The Hue and Cry After Cupid in the evening at the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace [Map] written by Ben Johnson (age 36).
The principal masquers, nobles and gentlemen of the Court, appeared in the guise of the twelve signs of the Zodiac; the men, five English and seven Scottish courtiers, were:
Ludovic Stewart 2nd Duke Lennox 1st Duke Richmond (age 33).
Thomas Howard 14th or 21st Earl of Arundel 4th Earl of Surrey 1st Earl Norfolk (age 22).
Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery (age 23).
William Herbert 3rd Earl Pembroke (age 27).
Esmé Stewart 3rd Duke Lennox (age 29).
Theophilus Howard 2nd Earl Suffolk (age 25).
James Hay 1st Earl Carlisle (age 28).
Robert Crichton 8th Lord Sanquhar.
John Kennedy, Master of Mar.
Robert Rich 2nd Earl Warwick (age 20).
Mr Erskine.
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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.
In 1609 [his daughter] Jane Radclyffe was born to Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 35) and [his wife] Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex.
On 4th November 1616 King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 15) was created Prince of Wales. Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 43) carried the Purple Ermined Robe.
James Wriothesley (age 11), brothers Robert Howard (age 32) and William Howard, George Berkeley 8th Baron Berkeley (age 15), Henry Carey 1st Viscount Falkland (age 41) and John Cavendish were appointed Knight of the Bath.
On 6th December 1618 [his daughter] Elizabeth Radclyffe Viscountess Haddington died of smallpox. She was buried at New Hall, Essex.
Around 1623 [his wife] Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex died.
In DEc 1623 Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 50) and Frances Meautys Countess of Sussex (age 38) were married. She by marriage Countess of Sussex. He the son of Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex and Honora Pound Viscountess Fitzwalter.
On 2nd February 1626 King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 25) was crowned I King England Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Archbishop George Abbott (age 63). His wife Henrietta Maria (age 16) was not crowned since she being Catholic refused to attend an Anglican service. She watched Charles at a discreet distance.
Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 52) carried the Orb.
Francis Talbot 11th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 3) bore the Second Sword of State.
Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery (age 41) carried the Spurs.
Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland (age 48) bore the Rod with the Dove.
William Cavendish 3rd Earl Devonshire (age 8), James Stanley 7th Earl of Derby (age 19), James Howard 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 6), Roger Palmer (age 49) and Mildmay Fane 2nd Earl of Westmoreland (age 24), John Maynard (age 34) were appointed Knight of the Bath.
John Rayney 1st Baronet (age 25) was knighted.
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On 18th November 1627 [his wife] Frances Meautys Countess of Sussex (age 42) died.
Before 1629 [his son-in-law] Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall (age 20) and [his daughter] Jane Radclyffe (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 55) and [his former wife] Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex.
On 22nd September 1629 Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex (age 56) died at Clerkenwell [Map]. His first cousin once removed Edward (age 70) succeeded 6th Earl of Sussex, 6th Viscount Fitzwalter. His half first cousin Henry (age 44) de jure 15th Baron Fitzwalter.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Radclyffe Viscountess Haddington was born to Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex and Bridget Morrison Countess Sussex.
Kings Wessex: Great x 15 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 England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 12 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 19 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Radclyffe
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Burnell 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Radclyffe 9th Baron Fitzwalter 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Fitzwalter 7th Baron Fitzwalter 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fitzwalter Baroness Dinham 8th Baroness Fitzwalter 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Whetehill
GrandFather: Henry Radclyffe 2nd Earl of Sussex 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Neville Duchess Buckingham Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke of Somerset Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Beaufort 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stafford Countess Sussex 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Woodville
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Bittelsgate
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Woodville Duchess Buckingham and Bedford 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margherita Baux 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Father: Henry Radclyffe 4th Earl of Sussex 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Howard 3 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Howard 4 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Tendring
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Mowbray Baroness Grey Ruthyn 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Moleyns
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Moleyns 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Beaumont 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Moleyns 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
GrandMother: Elizabeth Howard 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick Tilney
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Tilney
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Tilney
Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnes Tilney Duchess Norfolk
Robert Radclyffe 5th Earl of Sussex 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Anthony Pound
Mother: Honora Pound Viscountess Fitzwalter