Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Baronet Anderson is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
There have been nine creations of Baronet Anderson:
1st. 3rd January 1629. John Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 1630.
2nd. 3rd July 1643. Henry Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 1699.
3rd. 13th July 1644. Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 19th February 1773.
4th. 11th December 1660. Edmund Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 8th October 1891.
5th. 14th May 1798. John Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 21st May 1813.
6th. 22nd March 1813. James Caleb Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 4th April 1861.
7th. 22nd June 1911. Robert Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 16th July 1921.
8th. 7th May 1919. Kenneth Skelton Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 1942.
9th. 15th June 1920. John Anderson 1st Baronet. Extinct. 11th April 1963.
Baronet Anderson of St Ives in Huntingdonshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
3rd January 1629. John Anderson 1st Baronet created.
1630. John Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 3rd January 1629 John Anderson 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Anderson of St Ives in Huntingdonshire.
In 1630 John Anderson 1st Baronet died. Baronet Anderson of St Ives in Huntingdonshire extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Penley in Hertfordshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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3rd July 1643. Henry Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 35] created.
1653. Son Richard Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 18] succeeded.
1699. Richard Anderson 2nd Baronet extinct.
On 3rd July 1643 Henry Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Penley in Hertfordshire.
In 1653 Henry Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 45] died. His son Richard [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Baronet Anderson of Penley in Hertfordshire.
In 1699 Richard Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 64] died. Baronet Anderson of Penley in Hertfordshire extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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13th July 1644. Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet created.
19th January 1707. Son Stephen Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 28] succeeded.
21st October 1741. Son Stephen Anderson 3rd Baronet [aged 32] succeeded.
19th February 1773. Stephen Anderson 3rd Baronet extinct.
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 13th July 1644 Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire. Mary Glynne Lady Anderson by marriage Lady Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire.
On 8th April 1673 Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 29] and Judith Laurence Lady Anderson [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Lady Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire.
On 19th January 1707 Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 63] died. His son Stephen [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baronet Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire. Anne Lumley Lady Anderson [aged 22] by marriage Lady Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire.
On 21st October 1741 Stephen Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 63] died. His son Stephen [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baronet Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire.
On 19th February 1773 Stephen Anderson 3rd Baronet [aged 64] died at Eyeworth, Bedfordshire. Baronet Anderson of Eyeworth in Bedfordshire extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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11th December 1660. Edmund Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 55] created.
19th January 1661. Son John Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 32] succeeded.
18th March 1670. Son Edmund Anderson 3rd Baronet [aged 9] succeeded.
17th December 1676. Uncle Edmund Anderson 4th Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
1703. Son Edmund Anderson 5th Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
3rd May 1765. Son Reverend William Anderson 6th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
9th March 1785. Son Edmund Anderson 7th Baronet [aged 26] succeeded.
30th May 1799. Brother Charles John Anderson 8th Baronet [aged 31] succeeded.
24th March 1846. Son Charles Henry John Anderson 9th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
8th October 1891. Charles Henry John Anderson 9th Baronet extinct.
On 11th December 1660 Edmund Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 55] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 19th January 1661 Edmund Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 55] died. His son John [aged 32] succeeded 2nd Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 18th March 1670 John Anderson 2nd Baronet [aged 41] died. His son Edmund [aged 9] succeeded 3rd Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 17th December 1676 Edmund Anderson 3rd Baronet [aged 15] died. His uncle Edmund [aged 47] succeeded 4th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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Around 1703 Edmund Anderson 4th Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Edmund [aged 15] succeeded 5th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 3rd May 1765 Edmund Anderson 5th Baronet [aged 77] died. His son William [aged 43] succeeded 6th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 9th March 1785 Reverend William Anderson 6th Baronet [aged 62] died. His son Edmund [aged 26] succeeded 7th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 30th May 1799 Edmund Anderson 7th Baronet [aged 40] died. His brother Charles [aged 31] succeeded 8th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 24th March 1846 Charles John Anderson 8th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Charles [aged 41] succeeded 9th Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
Before 8th August 1870 Charles Henry John Anderson 9th Baronet [aged 65] and Emma Foljambe Lady Anderson [aged 66] were married. She by marriage Lady Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire.
On 8th October 1891 Charles Henry John Anderson 9th Baronet [aged 86] died. Baronet Anderson of Broughton in Lincolnshire extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Mill Hill in Middlesex is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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14th May 1798. John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 62] created.
21st May 1813. John Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 14th May 1798 John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 62] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Mill Hill in Middlesex.
On 21st May 1813 John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 77] died without issue. Baronet Anderson of Mill Hill in Middlesex extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Fermoy in Cork is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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22nd March 1813. James Caleb Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 20] created.
4th April 1861. James Caleb Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 22nd March 1813 James Caleb Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 20] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Fermoy in Cork.
On 4th April 1861 James Caleb Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 68] died. Baronet Anderson of Fermoy in Cork extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Parkmount in Belfast and Mullaghmore in Monaghan is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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22nd June 1911. Robert Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 73] created.
16th July 1921. Robert Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 22nd June 1911 Robert Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 73] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Parkmount in Belfast and Mullaghmore in Monaghan.
On 16th July 1921 Robert Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 83] died. Baronet Anderson of Parkmount in Belfast and Mullaghmore in Monaghan extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Ardtaraig in Perthshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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7th May 1919. Kenneth Skelton Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 53] created.
1942. Kenneth Skelton Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 7th May 1919 Kenneth Skelton Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 53] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Ardtaraig in Perthshire.
In 1942 Kenneth Skelton Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 76] died. Baronet Anderson of Ardtaraig in Perthshire extinct.
Baronet Anderson of Harrold Priory in Bedfordshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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15th June 1920. John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 42] created.
11th April 1963. John Anderson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 15th June 1920 John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 42] was created 1st Baronet Anderson of Harrold Priory in Bedfordshire.
On 11th April 1963 John Anderson 1st Baronet [aged 84] died. Baronet Anderson of Harrold Priory in Bedfordshire extinct.