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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Corpus Christi College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
Around 1515 Bishop Richard Foxe (age 67) founded Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1523 Bishop Richard Pate graduated BA from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Around 1544 Giles Strangeways (age 15) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1595 Robert More (age 13) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1598 Robert More (age 16) was awarded Bachelor of Arts at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 13th November 1609 Edward Spencer (age 15) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 18th February 1612 Edward Spencer (age 17) graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1649 James Hayes (age 12) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1706 Thomas Turner (age 60) began what are now the Fellows' buildings at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, to a design attributed to Henry Aldrich. They were completed in 1712.
On 1st March 1722 Thomas Aston 4th Baronet (age 18) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 24th August 1724 William Morice 3rd Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 7th October 1733 Thomas Stayner (age 68) died at West Hampton, Essex. He was buried at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 9th April 1768 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 15th November 1832 John Allen Giles (age 24) was electeda Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Richard Spencer graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.