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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King West Francia is in West Francia.
In 877 Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia [aged 30] succeeded III King West Francia.
On 10th April 879 Louis "Stammerer" II King Aquitaine III King West Francia [aged 32] died. His son Louis [aged 16] succeeded III King West Francia. His son Carloman [aged 13] succeeded King West Francia. Engelberge Bivinids Queen Consort West Francia by marriage Queen Consort West Francia.
On 12th December 884 Carloman II King West Francia [aged 18] died. His half first cousin once removed Charles [aged 45] succeeded III King West Francia, King Aquitaine.
On 1st January 898 Odo I King West Franks [aged 41] died. Charles "Simple" III King West Francia [aged 18] succeeded III King West Francia.
In 922 Robert I King West Francia [aged 56] was appointed I King West Francia.
On 15th June 923 Robert I King West Francia [aged 57] died. On 13th July 923 his son-in-law Rudolph aka Raoul I King West Francia [aged 33] was elected I King West Francia.
Around 936 Louis "Overseas" IV King West Francia [aged 16] succeeded IV King West Francia.
On 10th September 954 Louis "Overseas" IV King West Francia [aged 34] died. His son Lothair [aged 13] succeeded III King West Francia.
On 2nd March 986 Lothair III King West Francia [aged 45] died. His son Louis [aged 19] succeeded V King West Francia. Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia [aged 46] by marriage Queen Consort West Francia.
On 21st May 987 Louis "Do Nothing" V King West Francia [aged 20] died without issue ending the Carolingian Dynasty. Hugh I King of the Franks [aged 46] was elected King West Francia beginning the Capetian Dynasty.
Charles "Bald" I King West Francia succeeded I King West Francia.