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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Baronet Leigh is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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1611. Thomas Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 69] created.
February 1626. Grandson Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh [aged 31] succeeded.
22nd February 1672. Grandson Thomas Leigh 2nd Baron Leigh [aged 19] succeeded.
12th November 1710. Son Edward Leigh 3rd Baron Leigh [aged 26] succeeded.
9th March 1738. Son Thomas Leigh 4th Baron Leigh [aged 24] succeeded.
30th November 1749. Son Edward Leigh 5th Baron Leigh [aged 7] succeeded.
4th June 1786. Edward Leigh 5th Baron Leigh extinct.
In 1611 Thomas Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 69] was created 1st Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
In February 1626 Thomas Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 84] died at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire [Map]. His grandson Thomas [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
On 22nd February 1672 Thomas Leigh 1st Baron Leigh [aged 77] died. His grandson Thomas [aged 19] succeeded 2nd Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, 3rd Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
On 12th November 1710 Thomas Leigh 2nd Baron Leigh [aged 58] died. He was buried at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire [Map]. His son Edward [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, 4th Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Mary Holbech Baroness Leigh by marriage Baroness Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.
On 9th March 1738 Edward Leigh 3rd Baron Leigh [aged 54] died. His son Thomas [aged 24] succeeded 4th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, 5th Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire
On 30th November 1749 Thomas Leigh 4th Baron Leigh [aged 36] died. He was buried at the Church of the Virgin Mary, Stoneleigh [Map]. His son Edward [aged 7] succeeded 5th Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, 6th Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire
On 4th June 1786 Edward Leigh 5th Baron Leigh [aged 44] died. He was buried at Church of the Virgin Mary, Stoneleigh [Map]. Baron Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, Baronet Leigh of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire extinct. The estates of Stoneleigh, Warwickshire [Map] were inherited by his sister Mary Leigh.
Baronet Leigh of Newnham in Warwickshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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1618. Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester [aged 19] created.
21st December 1653. Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester extinct.
In 1618 Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester [aged 19] was created 1st Baronet Leigh of Newnham in Warwickshire.
On 21st December 1653 Francis Leigh 1st Earl Chichester [aged 55] died. Baronet Leigh of Newnham in Warwickshire, Baron Dunsmore of Dunsmore in Warwickshire extinct.
His son-in-law Thomas Wriothesley 4th Earl of Southampton 2nd Earl Chichester [aged 46] succeeded 2nd Earl Chichester.
Baronet Leigh of South Carolina in America is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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19th September 1772. Egerton Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 38] created.
15th September 1781. Son Egerton Leigh 2nd Baronet [aged 19] succeeded.
27th April 1818. Nephew Samuel Edgerton Leigh 3rd Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
1870. Samuel Edgerton Leigh 3rd Baronet extinct.
On 19th September 1772 Egerton Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 38] was created 1st Baronet Leigh of South Carolina in America.
On 15th September 1781 Egerton Leigh 1st Baronet [aged 47] died. His son Egerton [aged 19] succeeded 2nd Baronet Leigh of South Carolina in America.
On 27th April 1818 Egerton Leigh 2nd Baronet [aged 56] died. His nephew Samuel [aged 21] succeeded 3rd Baronet Leigh of South Carolina in America.
Around 1870 Samuel Edgerton Leigh 3rd Baronet [aged 73] died. Baronet Leigh of South Carolina in America extinct. The baronetcy may be dormant since it is not known whether there were any descendants of the youngest son of the 1st Baronet, Thomas Egerton Leigh, who became a plantation owner in Georgetown County, South Carolina.