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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Winchester College, Winchester is in Winchester, Hampshire [Map].
In 1382 Bishop William of Wykeham [aged 62] founded Winchester College, Winchester.
Around 1500 Dean Henry Cole was born. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
In 1510 Bishop John White was born to Robert White at Farnham, Surrey [Map]. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
In 1516 John Philpot was born at Compton, Hampshire. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
On 28th December 1581 Bishop Arthur Lake [aged 12] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
In 1716 James Hamilton 5th Duke Hamilton 2nd Duke Brandon [aged 13] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
On 3rd August 1718 John Wallop Viscount Lymington was born to John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth [aged 28] and Bridget Bennet Viscountess Lymington [aged 21]. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester from 1731 to 1734, and Christ Church College, Oxford University from 1739 to 1740. He married 8th July 1740 Catherine Conduit and had issue.
Around 1758 James Harris 1st Earl Malmesbury [aged 11] was educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Around 1761 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet [aged 9] was educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Around 1771 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th Earl Shaftesbury [aged 9] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Around 1777 Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath [aged 11] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Around 1777 George Grey 6th Earl Stamford 2nd Earl Warrington [aged 11] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
On 29th March 1804 John Parkinson [aged 16] died at Winchester College, Winchester. Monument at St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map]
John Parkinson: Around 1788 he was born to Leonard Parkinson at Jamaica.
On 21st December 1810 Thomas Neville Abdy 1st Baronet was born to Captain Anthony Abdy [aged 30] and Grace Rich [aged 18]. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester. He was baptised at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington on 14th December 1811. He married 19th October 1841 Harriet Alston and had issue.
On 16th March 1828 Bishop George Ridding was born at Winchester College, Winchester where his father was vicar.
Around 1876 Walter Shirley 11th Earl Ferrers [aged 11] educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Ataúlfo Alejandro Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
John White was born to Robert White at Farnham, Surrey [Map]. He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester and New College, Oxford University. He married (1) before 1558 Sybil White (2) 1558 Catherine Soday.
Alonso María Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College, Winchester.
Alvaro Antonio Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College, Winchester.