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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MP Preston is in Member Parliament.
In March 1553 Anthony Browne (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
In October 1553 William Gerard (age 31) was elected MP Preston.
In October 1553 Anthony Browne (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
In November 1554 Richard Shireburn (age 32) was elected MP Preston.
In 1555 John Arundell (age 25) was elected MP Preston.
In 1558 Richard Shireburn (age 36) was elected MP Preston.
In 1559 Richard Cooke (age 29) was elected MP Preston.
In 1614, 1621 and 1624 Edward Mosley (age 44) was elected MP Preston.
In 1685 Andrew Newport (age 64) was elected MP Preston.
In 1710 Henry Hoghton 5th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Preston which seat he held until 1713. He was re-elected for Preston in 1715.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1714 James Shuttleworth was elected MP Preston which seat he held until 1754.
In 1727 Henry Hoghton 5th Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Preston. He was re-elected in 1734. He was defeated in 1741.
In 1768 Henry Hoghton 6th Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Preston. He was returned unopposed in 1774. And won contests in 1780 and 1784. He was returned in 1790.
On 26th March 1795 Henry Hoghton 7th Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Preston at a by-election brought about by the death of his father Henry Hoghton 6th Baronet (deceased). He was returned unopposed in 1796. He did not stand in 1802.
In 1862 Thomas Fermor-Hesketh 5th Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Preston. He held the seat until his death.