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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Earl Portmore is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
13th April 1703. David Colyear 1st Earl Portmore (age 47) created.
2nd January 1730. Son Charles Colyear 2nd Earl Portmore (age 29) succeeded.
5th July 1785. Son William Charles Colyear 3rd Earl Portmore (age 40) succeeded.
1823. Son Thomas Colyear 4th Earl Portmore (age 50) succeeded.
18th January 1835. Thomas Colyear 4th Earl Portmore extinct.
On 13th April 1703 David Colyear 1st Earl Portmore (age 47) was created 1st Earl Portmore. Possibly for having married the King's former mistress Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore (age 45). Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore by marriage Countess Portmore.
On 2nd January 1730 David Colyear 1st Earl Portmore (age 74) died. His son Charles (age 29) succeeded 2nd Earl Portmore.
On 5th July 1785 Charles Colyear 2nd Earl Portmore (age 84) died. His son William (age 40) succeeded 3rd Earl Portmore. Mary Leslie Countess Portmore (age 31) by marriage Countess Portmore.
In 1823 William Charles Colyear 3rd Earl Portmore (age 78) died. His son Thomas (age 50) succeeded 4th Earl Portmore.
On 18th January 1835 Thomas Colyear 4th Earl Portmore (age 62) died. Earl Portmore extinct.