Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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Earl Durham is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1833. John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham (age 40) created.
28th July 1840. Son George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 11) succeeded.
27th November 1879. Son John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham (age 24) succeeded.
18th September 1928. Brother Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 73) succeeded.
31st January 1929. Son John Frederick Lambton 5th Earl Durham (age 44) succeeded.
4th February 1970. Son Antony Lambton 6th Earl of Durham (age 47) succeeded.
30th December 2006. Son Edward Lambton 7th Earl of Durham (age 45) succeeded.
In 1833 John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham (age 40) was created 1st Earl Durham. Louisa Elizabeth Grey Countess Durham (age 35) by marriage Countess Durham.
On 28th July 1840 John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham (age 48) died at Cowes, Isle of Wight. He was buried at St Mary and St Cuthbert Church, Chester-le-Street. His son George (age 11) succeeded 2nd Earl Durham.
On 23rd May 1854 George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 25) and Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham (age 19) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Countess Durham. She the daughter of James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn (age 43) and Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn (age 41). He the son of John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham and Louisa Elizabeth Grey Countess Durham. They were fifth cousin once removed. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 27th November 1879 George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 51) died. His son John (age 24) succeeded 3rd Earl Durham.
On 28th October 1882 John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham (age 27) and Ethel Milner Countess Durham (age 32) were married. She by marriage Countess Durham. There was no issue from the marriage. He the son of George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham and Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham.
On 18th September 1928 John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham (age 73) died. His brother Frederick (age 73) succeeded 4th Earl Durham; he died four months later. Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 69) by marriage Countess Durham.
On 31st January 1929 Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 73) died having held the Earldom for only four months. His son John (age 44) succeeded 5th Earl Durham.
On 4th February 1970 John Frederick Lambton 5th Earl Durham (age 85) died. His son Antony (age 47) succeeded 6th Earl Durham.
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On 30th December 2006 Antony Lambton 6th Earl of Durham (age 84) died. His son Edward (age 45) succeeded 7th Earl Durham.