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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Earl Guildford is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl Guildford is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Created Countesses of England, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
14th July 1660. Elizabeth Feilding Countess Guildford created. See 1660 July Creation of Peerages.
3rd September 1667. Elizabeth Feilding Countess Guildford extinct.
In July 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded those who supported his Restoration...
2nd. Maurice Berkeley 3rd Viscount Fitzhardinge [aged 32] was created 1st Baronet Berkeley of Bruton in Somerset. Anne Lee Viscountess Fitzhardinge [aged 37] by marriage Lady Berkeley of Bruton in Somerset.
4th. Thomas Myddelton 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Myddelton of Chirk Castle.
6th. Varney Noel 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Noel.
7th. George Monck 1st Duke Albemarle [aged 51] was created 1st Duke Albemarle, 1st Earl Torrington in Devon. Anne Clarges Duchess Albermarle [aged 41] by marriage Duchess Albemarle.
12th. Robert Hales 1st Baronet [aged 50] was created 1st Baronet Hales of Beakesbourne in Kent.
12th. Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 34] was created 1st Earl Sandwich. Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 35] by marriage Countess Sandwich.
14th. Elizabeth Feilding Countess Guildford was created 1st Countess Guildford by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. The peerage for life.
18th. Samuel Morland 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Morland of Sulhamstead Banister. Susanne de Milleville Lady Morland by marriage Lady Morland of Sulhamstead Banister.
23rd. Henry Vernon 1st Baronet [aged 55] was created 1st Baronet Vernon of Hodnet in Shropshire.
23rd. John Aubrey 1st Baronet [aged 54] was created 1st Baronet Aubrey of Llantrithyd in Glamorganshire.
Around 3rd September 1667 Elizabeth Feilding Countess Guildford died. Earl Guildford extinct.
Earl Guildford is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
25th June 1674. John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale [aged 58] created.
24th August 1682. John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale extinct.
On 25th June 1674 John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale [aged 58] was created 1st Earl Guildford, 1st Baron Petersham. Elizabeth Murray Duchess Lauderdale [aged 47] by marriage Countess Guildford.
On 24th August 1682 John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale [aged 66] died. Duke Lauderdale, Earl Guildford, Baron Petersham extinct. His brother Charles succeeded 3rd Earl Lauderdale, 3rd Viscount Maitland, 3rd Viscount Lauderdale.
Earl Guildford is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
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8th April 1752. Francis North 1st Earl Guildford [aged 47] created.
4th August 1790. Son Frederick North 2nd Earl Guildford [aged 58] succeeded.
5th August 1792. Son George Augustus North 3rd Earl Guildford [aged 34] succeeded.
20th April 1802. Brother Francis North 4th Earl Guildford [aged 40] succeeded.
11th January 1817. Brother Frederick North 5th Earl Guildford [aged 50] succeeded.
14th October 1827. Half First Cousin Francis North 6th Earl Guildford [aged 54] succeeded.
29th January 1861. Grandson Dudley Francis North 7th Earl Guildford [aged 9] succeeded.
19th December 1885. Son Frederick George North 8th Earl Guildford [aged 9] succeeded.
9th November 1949. Grandson Edward Francis North 9th Earl Guildford [aged 16] succeeded.
26th March 1999. Son Piers Edward Brownlow North 10th Earl of Guilford [aged 28] succeeded.
On 8th April 1752 Francis North 1st Earl Guildford [aged 47] was created 1st Earl Guildford. Catherine Furnese Countess Guilford and Rockingham by marriage Countess Guildford.
On 4th August 1790 Francis North 1st Earl Guildford [aged 86] died. His son Frederick [aged 58] succeeded 2nd Earl Guildford, 8th Baron North, 4th Baron Guildford. Anne Speke Countess Guilford [aged 50] by marriage Countess Guildford.
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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On 5th August 1792 Frederick North 2nd Earl Guildford [aged 60] died. His son George [aged 34] succeeded 3rd Earl Guildford, 9th Baron North, 5th Baron Guildford. Maria Frances Hobart Countess Guilford [aged 30] by marriage Countess Guildford.
On 28th February 1796 George Augustus North 3rd Earl Guildford [aged 38] and Susan Coutts Countess Guildford [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Countess Guildford. He the son of Frederick North 2nd Earl Guildford and Anne Speke Countess Guilford [aged 56].
On 20th April 1802 George Augustus North 3rd Earl Guildford [aged 44] died. His brother Francis [aged 40] succeeded 4th Earl Guildford, 6th Baron Guildford. Baron North abeyant between his three daughters Maria North Marchioness Bute, Susan North 10th Baroness North [aged 5] and Georgiana North.
On 11th January 1817 Francis North 4th Earl Guildford [aged 55] died. His brother Frederick [aged 50] succeeded 5th Earl Guildford, 7th Baron Guildford.
On 14th October 1827 Frederick North 5th Earl Guildford [aged 61] died unmarried. His half first cousin Francis [aged 54] succeeded 6th Earl Guildford, 8th Baron Guildford.
On 29th January 1861 Francis North 6th Earl Guildford [aged 88] died. His grandson Dudley [aged 9] succeeded 7th Earl Guildford, 9th Baron Guildford.
On 19th December 1885 Dudley Francis North 7th Earl Guildford [aged 34] died. His son Frederick [aged 9] succeeded 8th Earl Guildford, 10th Baron Guildford.
On 9th November 1949 Frederick George North 8th Earl Guildford [aged 72] died. His grandson Edward [aged 16] succeeded 9th Earl Guildford, 11th Baron Guildford.
On 26th March 1999 Edward Francis North 9th Earl Guildford [aged 65] died. His son Piers [aged 28] succeeded 10th Earl Guildford, 12th Baron Guildford.