This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Baronet Browne is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
There have been five creations of Baronet Browne:
1st. 7th July 1627. Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet. Extinct. 1690.
2nd. 1649. Richard Browne 1st Baronet. Extinct. 12th February 1683.
3rd. 1st July 1659. Henry Browne 1st Baronet. Extinct. 1754.
4th. 22nd July 1660. Richard Browne 1st Baronet. Extinct. July 1739.
5th. 10th May 1665. John Browne 1st Baronet. Extinct. 21st January 1775.
Baronet Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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7th July 1627. Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet created.
1661. Son Adam Browne 2nd Baronet (age 35) succeeded.
1690. Adam Browne 2nd Baronet extinct.
Before 1626 Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Adam Lady Browne were married. She by marriage Lady Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey.
On 7th July 1627 Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey.
Before 11th January 1659 Adam Browne 2nd Baronet (age 33) and Philippa Cooper Lady Browne were married. She by marriage Lady Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey.
In 1661 Ambrose Browne 1st Baronet died. His son Adam (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey.
In 1690 Adam Browne 2nd Baronet (age 64) died. Baronet Browne of Betchworth Castle in Surrey extinct since his son Ambrose Browne had predeceased him.
Baronet Browne of Deptford in Kent is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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1649. Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 44) created.
12th February 1683. Richard Browne 1st Baronet extinct.
In 1649 Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 44) was created 1st Baronet Browne of Deptford in Kent.
On 12th February 1683 Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 78) died at Charlton, Kent. He was buried at St. Baronet Browne of Deptford in Kent extinct.
Baronet Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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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1st July 1659. Henry Browne 1st Baronet (age 20) created.
1689. Son Charles Browne 2nd Baronet (age 22) succeeded.
1751. Son George Browne 3rd Baronet (age 57) succeeded.
1754. George Browne 3rd Baronet extinct.
On 1st July 1659 Henry Browne 1st Baronet (age 20) was created 1st Baronet Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire.
In 1689 Henry Browne 1st Baronet (age 50) died. His son Charles (age 22) succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire.
In or before 1729 George Browne 3rd Baronet (age 34) and Barbara Lee Lady Browne (age 33) were married. She by marriage Lady Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire. She the daughter of Edward Lee 1st Earl Lichfield and Charlotte Fitzroy Countess Lichfield.
In 1751 Charles Browne 2nd Baronet (age 84) died. His son George (age 57) succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire.
In 1754 George Browne 3rd Baronet (age 60) died. Baronet Browne of Kiddington in Oxfordshire extinct.
Baronet Browne of London is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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22nd July 1660. Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 58) created.
24th September 1669. Son Richard Browne 2nd Baronet (age 35) succeeded.
September 1684. Son Richard Browne 3rd Baronet (age 28) succeeded.
1689. Uncle John Browne 4th Baronet (age 53) succeeded.
1701. Son Thomas Browne 5th Baronet (age 21) succeeded.
July 1739. Thomas Browne 5th Baronet extinct.
On 22nd July 1660 Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 58) was created 1st Baronet Browne of London.
On 24th September 1669 Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 67) died. His son Richard (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of London.
In September 1684 Richard Browne 2nd Baronet (age 50) died. His son Richard (age 28) succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of London.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1689 Richard Browne 3rd Baronet (age 33) was killed by Colonel Billingsley. His uncle John (age 53) succeeded 4th Baronet Browne of London.
In 1701 John Browne 4th Baronet (age 65) died. His son Thomas (age 21) succeeded 5th Baronet Browne of London.
Around July 1739 Thomas Browne 5th Baronet (age 59) died. Baronet Browne of London extinct.
Baronet Browne of Caversham is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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10th May 1665. John Browne 1st Baronet (age 34) created.
1680. Son Anthony Browne 2nd Baronet succeeded.
23rd December 1688. Brother John Browne 3rd Baronet succeeded.
1692. Brother George Browne 4th Baronet succeeded.
20th February 1730. Son John Browne 5th Baronet succeeded.
21st January 1775. John Browne 5th Baronet extinct.
On 10th May 1665 John Browne 1st Baronet (age 34) was created 1st Baronet Browne of Caversham.
Around 1680 John Browne 1st Baronet (age 49) died. His son Anthony succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Caversham.
On or before 23rd December 1688 Anthony Browne 2nd Baronet died. He was buried on 23rd December 1688 at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map]. His brother John succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of Caversham.
Around 1692 John Browne 3rd Baronet died. His brother George succeeded 4th Baronet Browne of Caversham.
On 20th February 1730 George Browne 4th Baronet died. His son John succeeded 5th Baronet Browne of Caversham.
On 21st January 1775 John Browne 5th Baronet died. Baronet Browne of Caversham extinct.