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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.
MP Leicester is in Member Parliament.
In October 1553 Thomas Farnham (age 26) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1604 Thomas Beaumont (age 49) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1604 William Skipwith (age 40) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1610 Henry Rich 1st Earl Holland (age 19) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1614 Henry Rich 1st Earl Holland (age 23) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1614 Francis Leigh (age 35) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1625 and 1626 George Hastings (age 35) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1625 Thomas Jermyn (age 8) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1661 John Pretyman 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Leicester.
In 1826 Charles Abney-Hastings 2nd Baronet (age 33) was elected MP Leicester which seat he held until 1831.