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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
02 Jun is in June.
1162 Thomas Becket appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
1420 Marriage of Henry V and Catherine of Valois
4th May 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury
1533 Coronation of Anne Boleyn
Events on the 2nd June
On 2nd June 910 Richildis Bivinids Queen Consort West Francia (age 65) died.
On 2nd June 1129 Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 40) and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 24) were married at Jerusalem [Map]. She by marriage Countess Anjou. Her father (age 54) had written to Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem requesting the marriage since he had no male heirs. She the daughter of Baldwin II King Jerusalem. He the son of Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou and Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France.
On 2nd June 1162 Archbishop Thomas Becket (age 42) was ordained.
On 2nd June 1292 Rhys ap Maredudd (age 42) was executed for treason at York [Map].
On 2nd June 1347 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington (age 66) died at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire. His grandson John (age 19) succeeded 2nd Baron Harington.
He was buried at Cartmel Priory, Lancashire [Map]. His wife Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington (age 64) was buried with him.
John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington: In 1328 he was born to Robert Harrington and Elizabeth Multon. In 1350 John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington and Joan Bermingham were married. The marriage somewhat speculative? On 28th May 1363 John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington died at Gleaston Castle succeeded 3rd Baron Harington. Given his young age Robert Harrington 3rd Baron Harington became a ward of King Edward III of England who granted his wardship to his daughter Isabella Countess Bedford and Soissons and her husband Enguerrand de Coucy 1st Earl Bedford 1st Count Soissons.
Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington: John Harrington 1st Baron Harington and she were married. Around 1283 she was born to William Dacre and Joan Gernet at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire. In 1326 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington was created 1st Baron Harington by writ of summons to Parliament. She by marriage Baroness Harington. On 2nd July 1347 Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington died at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire.
Archaeologia Volume 35 1853 XXXIII. On the 2nd of June [1358], the Countess of Pembroke (age 41) came to dinner.
On 2nd June 1418 Catherine of Lancaster Queen Consort Castile (age 45) died at Valladolid [Map]. She was buried at Capilla de los Reyes Nuevos, Cathedral of Toledo.
On 2nd June 1420 Henry V (age 33) and Catherine of Valois (age 18) were married at Troyes Cathedral [Map]. She the daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France (age 51) and Isabeau Wittelsbach Queen Consort France (age 50). He the son of King Henry IV of England and Mary Bohun. They were half third cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
On 2nd June 1423 Ferdinand I King Naples was born illegitimately to Alfonso V King Aragon (age 27) and Giralda Carlino.
Calendar of State Papers of Milan 1471. 2nd June 1471. Potenze Estere. Francia. Milan Archives. 218. Sforza di Bettini Of Florence, Milanese Ambassador in France to Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan.
Yesterday his Majesty here heard with extreme sorrow, by clear and manifest news from England, so it appears, that king Edward has recently fought a battle with the Prince of Wales, towards Wales, whither he had gone to meet him. He has not only routed the prince but taken and slain him, together with all the leading men with him.
He has also taken the queen and sent her to London to keep King Henry company, he also being a prisoner there; and so at length King Edward remains the peaceful lord and dominator of that Kingdom of England without having any further obstacle whatever.
Your Excellency may imagine the great joy and satisfaction of the Duke of Burgundy at these affairs. He has shown it by public demonstrations, constant processions, ringing of bells and bonfires so that one would imagine the whole country to be on fire. It is expected to make him so haughty (fiero) that he will no more consent to a year's truce.
Ham, the 2nd June, 1471. [Italian.]
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Ellis' Letters. 2nd June 1520. Sir Thomas Boleyn (age 43) to Cardinal Wolsey (age 47) respecting the Interview with Francis the First. A. D.
[MS. COTTON. CALIG. D. vii. fol. 104. Orig.]
This Letter, and the three which immediately follow it, relate to the preparations for the Interview between Henry the Eighth and Francis the First, which at last took place, within the English pale, between Guisnes and Ardres, on June 7th 1520. The manner of meeting, and the regulation of the ceremonial were confided by both Monarchs to Wolsey; to whom three of these Letters are addressed.
Hall's account of this Interview in his Chronicle, and he was personally present at it, was drawn up by Henry's command. Another Journal of the Occurrences was also drawn up by order of Francis. This last was pub. lished by Montfaucon in his Monumens de la Monarchic Frangoise; together with a third Narrative by Robert de la Mark Mareschal de Florenges.
Francis was so gratified with the splendor of this Interview, that he ordered the cavalcade of the Monarchs at their first meeting on horseback, to be carved in Basso Relievo on five marble tables, and to be placed in front of the house of the procureur general at Rouen, where they still remain.
Henry directed the Interview, with its attendant circumstances, to be represented in a Picture, formerly at Windsor, but which by the munificence of his late Majesty now ornaments the Meeting Room of the Society of Antiquaries.
Barklay the black monk, who wrote "The Ship of Fools," was engaged by Wolsey to supply the mottoes and devices on the occasion.
The manner in which the nobility of the two countries vied with each other in this scene of grandeur, is described in warm colours. It appears to have been by far the most costly ceremonial known to our History. The English were said to have carried their manors, the French their forests, upon their backs: and the very plain on which the monarchs met, from the richness of the tents and pavilions, was thenceforward called Le Champ De Drap D'or.
Hall's description of the person of Francis the First, as he left the tent in which the monarchs had embraced, is worth transcribing. He was " a goodly Prince, stately of countenance, merry of chere, brown coloured, great eyes, high nosed, big-lipped, fair brested and shoulders, small legges, and long feet."
Pleasith it your Grace to understond that the xixth. day of this Moneth I wrote my last Lettres to your Grace. And as yestereven the Great Master supped here with me at my Lodging; and this day he is ryden out of this Towne onward on his journay to Mount pelyer ward; and this day or he tooke his hors, he sent for me to dyne with hym, and after dynner at my taking leve of hym, he first willed me, till he commyth ageyn, for all matiers that I shuld have to doo for the Kings Highnesse that I shuld resort all way to the King hym self, or els to my Lady, or to Robertet, and to non other. He also prayed me that I wold humbly and hartely recommend hym to your Grace, and willed me to wryte to you that as touching th'Entrevieu and Meting betwixt the King's Highnesse and the King here, though the King here commeth nat to Calais at the first, accordyng to the Kings Grace desire, wherin I have often spoken to hym according to myn Instruccions, he besechith your Grace that ye woll soo shew it to the King's Highnesse that it may be takyn in good part, and that it is for no mystrust nor diffidence that the King here hath to come to Calais, but he thinketh it is convenyent that they both (tyll the tyme of their meting) kepe somwhat to theymselfs, beyond and further, than that is agreed by there Counsells, to shewe more love, trust, and kindnesse ech to other, sayeng to me that he thinketh veryly after that both the Kings have mett and spoken to gyther, that the King here, within a day or two woll come secretly to Calais to doo the King's Grace more pleasure, or forther into England if the Kings Highnesse will desyre hym. He willed me also to wryt to your Grace of the great love, favour, and confidence that the King his master hath in your Grace, and the great desire that he hath to doo you pleasure; and toold me it had not bee seen nor hard of oon man, being a Cardinall, to bee in soo great estime, trust, and reputacion of both the Kings of Englond and of France, as your Grace is. Wherfor he thinketh it is in your Grace to employe them both, after your wisdome, in any thing at your owne pleasure. He shewed me also for his part, that, if ther wer any thing that he may doo your Grace pleasure or service in, he will as gladly doo it, and with as good will and diligence as for any brother he hath: and that ye shuld well perceyve and know by th'experience whan so ever it shuld please your Grace to prove hym. He toold me furthermore that in any thing that shalbe owther treated or concluded ther as he goyth now, your Grace shalbe advertised of it, sayeng also that if their matiers framyd well betwixt Mons r . de Chieuvres and hym, he thought he shuld goo and see the King Catholique at Parpinyan. He hath with hym a great Trayn, so that he maketh his rekenyng to bee above a thowsand horsys: and hath with hym a garde of xxx li . archers in goldsyths work uppon their cootes both before and behind.
I send your Grace herein inclosed a Papir in French of his devis ...b the Meting and Entrevieu which Robertet hath delivered me by the ... c Master's commaundement; and an other papir signed with Monsr. de F ... hand conteynyng the Articles of th'order for the redresse of the ma ... according to the forme of them your Grace wrote to me in Inglyshe: Whereto all the Counsell here is fully agreed as your Grace shall presently perceyve by the same Paper in French. Also where your Grace hath deputed the Master of the Holies and the Vice Admirall to examyn the Inglysh marchaunts robbed and spoyled in September and October ... they have deputed alonly Monsr. de Frayn here for thexaminacion of French men robbed within the said ij. monethes.
Also the Great Master hath advised me that incontinent, after his departure, I shuld make myn abode at a Vyllage called Poyssy, half a league from the Court. And so I purpose to goo thider to-morrow; beseching the holy Trinitie long to preserve your Grace. From Parys this xxi l . h day of March.
Youres most bounden
Thomas.
Note a. Hall, edit. 1809. p. 610.
Note b. devise for.
Note c. Great.
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Wriothesley's Chronicle. 2nd June 1533. On the morrowe after was great justes at the tilte donne by eightene lordes and knightes, where was broken many speares valiantlie, but some of their horses would not come at their pleasure nere the tilt, which was great displeasure to somme of them that ranne; and, the justes donne, their was a goodlie banquett made to all the lordes, ladies, and gentlemen in the Queenes Chamber.
Letters and Papers. 2nd June 1536. 1036. A Lord of the Privy Council seeing clear evidence that his sister loved certain persons with a dishonorable love, admonished her fraternally. She acknowledged her offence, but said it was little in her case in comparison with that of the Queen, as he might ascertain from Mark (deceased), declaring that she was guilty of incest with her own brother. The brother did not know what to do on this intelligence, and took counsel with two friends of the King, with whom he went to the King himself and one reported it in the name of all three. The King was astonished, and his color changed at the revelation, but he thanked the gentlemen. The Queen, meanwhile, took her pleasure unconscious of the discovery, seeing dogs and animals that day fight in a park. In the evening there was a ball, and the King treated her as if he knew no cause of displeasure. But Mark was then in prison and was forced to answer the accusation against him. Without being tortured he deliberately said that the Queen had three times yielded to his passion. The King was thus convinced, but made no show of it, and gave himself up to enjoyment. Especially on the 1 May, he got up a tournay with several combatants; among others, my Lord of Rocheford (deceased), the Queen's (deceased) brother, showed his skill in breaking lances and vaulting on horseback. Norris (deceased), also, best loved of the King, presented himself well armed, but his horse refused the lists and turned away as if conscious of the impending calamity to his master. The King seeing this, presented Norris with his own horse; who, however, knew that he could not keep it long. He, Weston (deceased), and Brereton did great feats of arms, and the King showed them great kindness "dissimulant leur ruyne prochaine." The Queen looked on from a high place, "et souvent envoioit les doulz regards," to encourage the combatants, who knew nothing of their danger. Immediately after the tournay archers were ordered to arrest Norris, and were much astonished and grieved, considering his virtue and intimacy with the King, that he should have committed disloyalty. Before he went to prison the King desired to speak to him, offering to spare his life and goods, although he was guilty, if he would tell him the truth. But being told the accusation, Norris offered to maintain the contrary with his body in any place. He was accordingly sent to the Tower. The Queen was conducted thither next day by the Duke of Norfolk (age 63), and her brother also, who said he had well merited his fate. Waston and Barton followed, and pages also. The city rejoiced on hearing the report, hoping that the Princess would be restored. The whole town awaited her coming with delight.
"Et n'eussiez veu jusque aux petis enfans
Que tous chantans et d'aise triumphans.
11 n'y a cueur si triste qui ne rye
En attendant la princesse Marie."
But she did not remove from her lodging, and did not avenge herself by blaming the Queen when she heard that she was a prisoner; but only wished she had behaved better to the King, and hoped God would help her, adding:—
"Et si sa fille est au Roy, je promectz
Qu'a mon pouvoir ne luy fauldray jamais."
Here follows a eulogy of the Princess, describing her education in astronomy, mathematics, logic, morals, politics, Latin, Greek, &c. The expectation that she would be restored made the King apprehensive of some commotion; to appease which he caused his thanks to be conveyed to the people for their good will to him and his daughter, but told them they need not be anxious about her return, for they would shortly be satisfied. The joy of the people on this was converted into sorrow and they dispersed (et confuz s'en partit).
The Queen, meanwhile, having no further hope in this world, would confess nothing.
"Riens ne confesse, et ne resiste fort Comme voulant presque estre délivre De vivre icy, pour aulz cieulz aller vivre; Et l'espoir tant en icelle surmonte, Que de la mort ne tient plus aucun compte."
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Letters and Papers. 2nd June 1536. 2 June. Add. MS. 28,588, f. 286. B.M. 1044. [Hannart] to the Empress.
Wrote last on the 27th ult. * * * Supposes the Empress has heard how Ana de Bolan (deceased) has been sent to the Tower with her brother "el conde de Sefort" (Rochford), and three other gentlemen of the King's chamber, named Norris (deceased), Wasten (deceased), and Brecton, and an organist (deceased). On the 16th they were publicly beheaded for adultery with the Queen and conspiracy against the King. The Queen's head and body were taken to a church in the Tower, accompanied by four ladies. The other bodies were quartered. It is now said that her pretended daughter was taken from poor parents.
The king of Scotland seems to be putting off his marriage with the daughter of the duke of Vendome. De Leon Solarrona (Lyons), 2 June 1536.
Sp., pp. 5. Modern copy.
Letters and Papers. 2nd June 1536. Add. MS. 28,588, f. 284. B. M. 1043. Dr. Ortiz to the Empress.
The prayers of the late Queen of England and the Holy Martyrs have prevailed. The King's mistress (deceased) had six lovers, one being her own brother (deceased). Another, a musician [Mark Smeaton (deceased)], seeing that he was less favoured, discovered the fact to the King, first asking for pardon and his life. Now they are all taken it is found to be true. Her father (age 59), who was innocent, approved her condemnation. She was sentenced, first to be degraded from being Queen, then beheaded and burnt, seeing the others suffer the same death, with the exception of the one who revealed the crime. It was proved at the trial that she had behaved in this way before the conception of the child which the King thought to be his. It is intended to declare the child not to be the King's. Images have been restored and purgatory is preached again.
The cardinal of Burgos told him that a saint, who was martyred at the beginning of her tyrannical exaltation, prophesied that Anne would be burnt to death.
It is said that the process against her states that she poisoned the Queen. The King is enamoured of another lady [Jane Seymour (age 27)]. Rome, 2 June 1536.
Sp., pp. 3. Modern copy.
Letters and Papers. But she did not give up her greatness, but spoke to the lords as a mistress. Those who came to interrogate were astonished. They afterwards went to Rochford, who said he knew that death awaited him and would say the truth, but raising his eyes to Heaven denied the accusations against him. They next went to Norris, Waston, and Barton, who all likewise refused to confess, except Mark, who had done so already. The King ordered the trial at Westminster, which was held after the manner of the country.
Description of the process of indictment and how the archers of the guard turn the back [of the axe] to the prisoners in going, but after sentence of guilty the edge is turned towards their faces; the trial at Westminster; the verdict; whereupon suddenly the axe was turned towards them; and the sentence. Everyone was moved at their misfortune, especially at the case of Waston, who was young and of old lineage and high accomplishments; but no one dared plead for him, except his mother, who, oppressed with grief, petitioned the King, and his wife, who offered rents and goods for his deliverance. But the King was determined the sentence should be carried out. If money could have availed, the fine would have been 100,000 crowns.
Rochford (deceased) was not tried at Westminster, but at the Tower, with the Queen. His calm behaviour, and good defence. More himself did not reply better. The judges at first were of different opinions, but at last one view overturned the other and they were unanimous. The Duke of Norfolk (age 63) as president, though maternal uncle of the accused, asked them if he was guilty or not, and one replied guilty. Rochford then merely requested the judges that they would ask the King to pay his debts. The Queen then was summoned by an usher. She seemed unmoved as a stock, and came away with her young ladies, not as one who had to defend her cause but with the bearing of one coming to great honor. She returned the salutations of the lords with her accustomed politeness, and took her seat. She defended herself soberly against the charges, her face saying more for her than her words; for she said little, but no one to look at her would have thought her guilty. In the end the judges said she must resign her crown to their hands; which she did at once without resistance, but protested she had never misconducted herself towards the King. She was then degraded from all her titles,—countess, marchioness, and princess, which she said she gave up willingly to the King who had conferred them. Sentence of death, either by sword or fire, at the pleasure of the King, was pronounced by Norfolk. Her face did not change, but she appealed to God whether the sentence was deserved; then turning to the judges, said she would not dispute with them, but believed there was some other reason for which she was condemned than the cause alleged, of which her conscience acquitted her, as she had always been faithful to the King. But she did not say this to preserve her life, for she was quite prepared to die. Her speech made even her bitterest enemies pity her.
Meanwhile the prisoners prepared to die and took the Sacrament. Description of the execution of Rochford, with his dying speech, not unlike the version given in No. 1107. The other four said nothing, as if they had commissioned Rochford to speak for them, except Mark, who persisted in what he said that he was justly punished for his misdeeds.
The Queen, in expectation of her last day, took the Sacrament. Then the day of her death was announced to her, at which she was more joyful than before. She asked about the patience shown by her brother and the others; but when told that Mark confessed that he had merited his death, her face changed somewhat. "Did he not exonerate me," she said, "before he died, of the public infamy he laid on me? Alas! I fear his soul will suffer for it."
Next day, expecting her end, she desired that no one would trouble her devotions that morning. But when the appointed hour passed she was disappointed,—not that she desired death, but thought herself prepared to die and feared that delay would weaken her. She, however, consoled her ladies several times, telling them that was not a thing to be regretted by Christians, and she hoped to be quit of all unhappiness, with various other good counsels. When the captain came to tell her the hour approached and that she should make ready, she bade him for his part see to acquit himself of his charge, for she had been long prepared. So she went to the place of execution with an untroubled countenance. Her face and complexion never were so beautiful. She gracefully addressed the people from the scaffold with a voice somewhat overcome by weakness, but which gathered strength as she went on. She begged her hearers to forgive her if she had not used them all with becoming gentleness, and asked for their prayers. It was needless, she said, to relate why she was there, but she prayed the Judge of all the world to have compassion on those who had condemned her, and she begged them to pray for the King, in whom she had always found great kindness, fear of God, and love of his subjects. The spectators could not refrain from tears. She herself having put off her white collar and hood that the blow might not be impeded, knelt, and said several times "O Christ, receive my spirit!"
One of her ladies in tears came forward to do the last office and cover her face with a linen cloth. The executioner then, himself distressed, divided her neck at a blow. The head and body were taken up by the ladies, whom you would have thought bereft of their souls, such was their weakness; but fearing to let their mistress be touched by unworthy hands, forced themselves to do so. Half dead themselves, they carried the body, wrapped in a white covering, to the place of burial within the Tower. Her brother was buried beside her, Weston (deceased) and Norris after them. Barton and Mark also were buried together (en ung couble).
The ladies were then as sheep without a shepherd, but it will not be long before they meet with their former treatment, because already the King has taken a fancy to a choice lady. And hereby, Monseigneur, is accomplished a great part of a certain prophecy which is believed to be true, because nothing notable has happened which it has not foretold. Other great things yet are predicted of which the people are assured. If I see them take place I will let you know, for never were such news. People say it is the year of marvels.Fr.
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Letters and Papers. 2nd June 1536. Crapelet, Lettres de Henry VIII., 167. 1036. Anne Boleyn (deceased).
Poem descriptive of the life of Anne Boleyn, composed at London, 2 June 1536.
Speaks of her having first left this country when Mary went to France "to accomplish the alliance of the two Kings." She learned the language from ladies of honor. After Mary's return to England she was retained by Claude and became so accomplished that you would never have thought her an English, but a French woman. She learned to sing and dance, to play the lute and other instruments, and to order her discourse wisely (et ses propos sagement adjancer). She was beautiful and of an elegant figure, and still more attractive in her eyes, which invited to conversation, &c. On her return her eyes fascinated Henry, who made her, first a marchioness, and afterwards Queen, 1 June 1533. Describes the birth and baptism of Elizabeth, the establishment of the royal supremacy, and the death of More and the Carthusians, of which Anne was accused of being the cause. Hence a severe ordinance was issued against any that spoke ill of her; which shut people's mouths when they knew what ought not to be concealed. Meanwhile Queen Catharine suffered patiently her degradation and even being separated from her daughter. Anne, on the other hand, had her way in all things; she could go where she pleased, and if perhaps taken with the love of some favored person, she could treat her friends according to her pleasure, owing to the ordinance. But that law could not secure to her lasting friendships, and the King daily cooled in his affection. Anne met with divers ominous occurrences that presaged evil;—first a fire in her chamber, then the King had a fall from horseback which it was thought would prove fatal, and caused her to give premature birth to a dead son. Nevertheless she did not leave off her evil conversation, which at length brought her to shame.
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On 2nd June 1537 Thomas Percy (age 33), Francis Bigod (age 29), and John Bulmer and Ralph Bulmer were hanged at Tyburn [Map].
Hall's Chronicle. 2nd June 1537 In June the lord Darcy (age 70) and the lord Hosey [Map] were arraigned at Westminster before the Marques of Exceter (age 41), then High Steward of England, and they were both found guilty and had their judgement as in cases of high treason.
After 2nd June 1537. Shortly after were also arraigned Sir Robert Constable (age 59), Sir Thomas Percy (deceased), Sir Fraunces Bygod (deceased), Sir Stephin Hamelton, Sir Jhon Bulmer and his wife (deceased), which some reported was not his wife but his paramour, also William Lumley, Nicholas Tempest (age 57), and the Abbots of Jerney (deceased) and Rivers, and Robert Aske (age 37), and all found guilty of high treason, and all put to death at Tiborne [Map], saving Sir Robert Constable, which was hanged in chains on Beverley gate at Hull and Aske was also hanged in chains in Yorke on a Tower, and Sir John Bulmer's Paramour, was burned in Smithfclde [Map] in London. And in the latter end of June, was the Lord Darcy beheaded at Tower Hill [Map], and shortly after was the Lord Hosey beheaded at Lyncolne [Map].
Chronicle of Greyfriars. 2nd June 1537. Also the 2nd day of June was drawn from the Tower of London to Tyborne Sir Thomas Percy (age 33), sir Frances Bigod (age 29), George Lumley heir to the Lord Lumley (age 45), William Wood prior of Bridlington, Adam Sedbar (age 35) abbott of Jervaulx [Map], and they were hanged, headed, and quartered, save sir Thomas Percy for he was but headed and was buried at the Cross Friars [Map], and the quarters of all the residee was buried at the Gray Friars in the cloister on the North side in the pamet [pavement?].
On 2nd June 1537 Abbot Adam Sedbar (age 35) and Prior William Wood were hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn [Map] for their role in the Pilgrimage of Grace. Their heads were displayed on London Bridge [Map].
Henry Machyn's Diary. 2nd June 1556. The ij day of June was bered at sant Magnus [Map] at London bryge ser Recherd Morgayn knyght, a juge and on of the preve consell unto the nobull quen Mare, with a harold of armes bayryng ys cott armur, and with a standard and a penon of armes and elmett, sword, and targatt; and iiij dosen of skochyons, and ij whytt branchys and xij torchys and iiij gret tapurs, and xxiiij pore men in mantyll ffrysse gownes, and mony in blake; and master chansseler (age 55) of London dyd pryche.
Note. P. 106. Funeral of sir Richard Morgan, chief justice of the common pleas. The following anecdote is recorded with regard to the death of this person, after describing the execution of lady Jane Grey: "Judge Morgan, that gave the sentence against hir, shortly after fell mad, and in hys raving cryed continuallye to have the ladie Jane taken away from him, and so ended his life." Holinshed, first edit. 1577, p. 1733; and Foxe, vol. iii. p. 37.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 2nd June 1560. The ij day of June my lord the byshope of London (age 41) mad a goodly sermon a-boyff in Powlles.
On 2nd June 1567 Shane O'Neill (age 37) was assassinated at Castle Cara.
In 1571 John Mordaunt 2nd Baron Mordaunt (age 63) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Turvey [Map]. His son Lewis (age 32) succeeded 3rd Baron Mordaunt.
On 2nd June 1543 Ellen Fitzlewis (age 21) died. In April 1592 Joan Fermor (age 27) died.
Elizabethan Period monument with eight Doric Columns with John Mordaunt 2nd Baron Mordaunt in an elevated position with a wife either side, each lying on a rush mat. All three wearing ruffs. .
The Mordaunt crest an Blackamoor's Head.
What appear to be Harpies supporting the monument.
Ellen Fitzlewis: In 1522 she was born to John Fitzlewis. Before 1538 John Mordaunt 2nd Baron Mordaunt and she were married.
Joan Fermor: Around 1516 she was born to Richard Fermor and Anne Browne. After 1543 John Mordaunt 2nd Baron Mordaunt and she were married.
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On 2nd June 1572 Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk (age 36) was executed for his involvement in the Ridolphi Plot. He was buried at St Peter ad Vincula Church, Tower of London [Map]. Duke Norfolk forfeit..
On 2nd June 1581 James Douglas 4th Earl Morton (age 65) was executed for his part in the murder of Lord Darnley.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1663. So I bade him good morrow, he being out of order to speak anything of our office business, and so away to Westminster Hall [Map], where I hear more of the plot from Ireland; which it seems hath been hatching, and known to the Lord Lieutenant (age 52) a great while, and kept close till within three days that it should have taken effect. The term ended yesterday, and it seems the Courts rose sooner, for want of causes, than it is remembered to have done in the memory of man.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1664. Up and to the office, where we sat all the morning, and then to the 'Change [Map], where after some stay by coach with Sir J. Minnes (age 65) and Mr. Coventry (age 36) to St. James's, and there dined with Mr. Coventry very finely, and so over the Parke to White Hall to a Committee of Tangier about providing provisions, money, and men for Tangier [Map]. At it all the afternoon, but it is strange to see how poorly and brokenly things are done of the greatest consequence, and how soon the memory of this great man is gone, or, at least, out of mind by the thoughts of who goes next, which is not yet knowne. My Lord of Oxford (age 37), Muskerry, and several others are discoursed of. It seems my Lord Tiviott's design was to go a mile and half out of the towne, to cut down a wood in which the enemy did use to lie in ambush. He had sent several spyes; but all brought word that the way was clear, and so might be for any body's discovery of an enemy before you are upon them. There they were all snapt, he and all his officers, and about 200 men, as they say; there being left now in the garrison but four captains. This happened the 3d of May last, being not before that day twelvemonth of his entering into his government there: but at his going out in the morning he said to some of his officers, "Gentlemen, let us look to ourselves, for it was this day three years that so many brave Englishmen were knocked on the head by the Moores, when Fines made his sally out". Here till almost night, and then home with Sir J. Minnes by coach, and so to my office a while, and home to supper and bed, being now in constant pain in my back, but whether it be only wind or what it is the Lord knows, but I fear the worst.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1665. Up to Court about these two, and for the former was led up to my Baroness Castlemayne's (age 24) lodgings, where the King (age 35) and she and others were at supper, and there I read the letter and returned; and then to Sir G. Carteret (age 55) about Hater, and shall have him released to-morrow, upon my giving bail for his appearance, which I have promised to do. Sir G. Carteret did go on purpose to the King to ask this, and it was granted.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1665. Lay troubled in mind abed a good while, thinking of my Tangier and victualling business, which I doubt will fall. Up and to the Duke of Albemarle (age 56), but missed him.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1665. Thence to visit the Duke of Albemarle (age 56), and thence my Lady Sandwich (age 40) and Lord Crew.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1666. Up, and to the office, where certain newes is brought us of a letter come to the King (age 36) this morning from the Duke of Albemarle (age 57), dated yesterday at eleven o'clock, as they were sailing to the Gunfleete, that they were in sight of the Dutch fleete, and were fitting themselves to fight them; so that they are, ere this, certainly engaged; besides, several do averr they heard the guns all yesterday in the afternoon. This put us at the Board into a tosse. Presently come orders for our sending away to the fleete a recruite of 200 soldiers. So I rose from the table, and to the Victualling Office, and thence upon the River among several vessels, to consider of the sending them away; and lastly, down to Greenwich, Kent [Map], and there appointed two yachts to be ready for them; and did order the soldiers to march to Blackewall [Map]. Having set all things in order against the next flood, I went on shore with Captain Erwin at Greenwich, Kent [Map], and into the Parke, and there we could hear the guns from the fleete most plainly.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd June 1666. In the evening come up the River the Katharine yacht, Captain Fazeby, who hath brought over my Lord of Alesbury (age 40) and Sir Thomas Liddall (with a very pretty daughter (age 7), and in a pretty travelling-dress) from Flanders, who saw the Dutch fleete on Thursday, and ran from them; but from that houre to this hath not heard one gun, nor any newes of any fight. Having put the soldiers on board, I home and wrote what I had to write by the post, and so home to supper and to bed, it being late.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1672. Next day I sailed to the fleet, now riding at the buoy of the "Nore", where I met his Majesty (age 42), the Duke (age 38), Lord Arlington (age 54), and all the great men, in the "Charles", lying miserably shattered; but the miss of Lord Sandwich (deceased) redoubled the loss to me, and showed the folly of hazarding so brave a fleet, and losing so many good men, for no provocation but that the Hollanders exceeded us in industry, and in all things but envy.
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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.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1672. At Sheerness [Map], I gave his Majesty (age 42) and his Royal Highness (age 38) an account of my charge, and returned to Queenborough [Map]; next day dined at Major Dorel's, Governor of Sheerness; thence, to Rochester, Kent [Map]; and the following day, home.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1672. Trinity Sunday, I passed at Rochester, Kent [Map]; and, on the 5th, there was buried in the Cathedral [Map] Monsieur Rabiniére, Rear Admiral of the French squadron, a gallant person, who died of the wounds he received in the fight. This ceremony lay on me, which I performed with all the decency I could, inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to come in their formalities. Sir Jonas Atkins (age 62) was there with his guards; and the Dean and Prebendaries: one of his countrymen pronouncing a funeral oration at the brink of his grave, which I caused to be dug in the choir. This is more at large described in the "Gazette" of that day; Colonel Reymes (age 58), my colleague in commission, assisting, who was so kind as to accompany me from London, though it was not his district; for indeed the stress of both these wars lay more on me by far than on any of my brethren, who had little to do in theirs. I went to see Upnor Castle, Kent [Map], which I found pretty well defended, but of no great moment.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1676. We returned in the evening by Hampstead, to see Lord Wotton's (age 33) house and garden (Bellsize House), built with vast expense by Mr. O'Neale, an Irish gentleman who married Lord Wotton's mother, Baroness Stanhope. The furniture is very particular for Indian cabinets, porcelain, and other solid and noble movables. The gallery very fine, the gardens very large, but ill kept, yet woody and chargeable. The soil a cold weeping clay, not answering the expense.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1676. I went with my Lord Chamberlain (age 58) to see a garden, at Enfield [Map] town; thence, to Mr. Secretary Coventry's (age 48) lodge in the Chase. It is a very pretty place, the house commodious, the gardens handsome, and our entertainment very free, there being none but my Lord and myself. That which I most wondered at was, that, in the compass of twenty-five miles, yet within fourteen of London, there is not a house, barn, church, or building, besides three lodges. To this Lodge are three great ponds, and some few inclosures, the rest a solitary desert, yet stored with no less than 3,000 deer. These are pretty retreats for gentlemen, especially for those who are studious and lovers of privacy.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1681. I went to Hampton Court [Map], when the Surrey gentlemen presented their addresses to his Majesty (age 51), whose hand I kissed, introduced by the Duke of Albemarle (age 27). Being at the Privy Council, I took another occasion of discoursing with Sir Stephen Fox (age 54) about his daughter (age 12) and to revive that business, and at least brought it to this: That in case the young people liked one the other, after four years, he first desiring to see a particular of my Lord's (age 39) present estate if I could transmit it to him privately, he would make her portion £14,000, though to all appearance he might likely make it £50,000 as easily, his eldest son (age 15) having no child and growing very corpulent.
On 2nd June 1682 Leopold Joseph Habsburg Spain was born to Leopold Habsburg Spain I Holy Roman Emperor (age 41) and Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg (age 27).
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1686. Such storms, raine and foul weather, seldom known at this time of the yeare. The camp at Hounslow Heath [Map], from sicknesse and other inconveniences of weather, forc'd to retire to quarters; ye storms being succeeded by excessive hot weather, many grew sick. Greate feasting there, especialy in Lord Dunbarton's (age 51) quarters. There were many jealousies and discourses of what was the meaning of this incampment. A Seale this day, mostly pardons and discharges of Kn* Baronets fees, wch having ben pass'd over for so many yeares, did greatly dis oblige several families who had serv'd his Ma* (age 52). Lord Tirconnell (age 56) gon to Ireland, with greate powers and commissions, giving as much cause of talke as the camp, especialy 19 new privy councillors and judges being now made, amongst wch but three Protestants, and Tirconnell made Generall.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd June 1687. I went to London, it having pleased his Majesty to grant me a Privy Seal for £6,000, for discharge of the debt I had been so many years persecuted for, it being indeed for money drawn over by my father-in-law, Sir R. Browne, during his residence in the Court of France, and so with a much greater sum due to Sir Richard from his Majesty; and now this part of the arrear being paid, there remains yet due to me, as executor of Sir Richard, above £6,500 more; but this determining an expensive Chancery suit has been so great a mercy and providence to me (through the kindness and friendship to me of Lord Godolphin (age 41), one of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, that I do acknowledge it with all imaginable thanks to my gracious God.
On 2nd June 1687 George Villiers 2nd Duke of Buckingham was buried in the King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey [Map].
On 2nd June 1800 Jane Dutton (age 46) died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. Monument in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tittleshall [Map] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens (age 62). Flat obelisk background. Pedestal with inscription and supporting the carving which is centred around a broken column with standing figure of woman leaning on it in front of opened book. Angel on cloud above and putto below holding up a flaming heart.
Jane Dutton: On 29th November 1753 she was born to James Lenox Dutton and Jane Bond at Sherborne, Gloucestershire. On 25th October 1775 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester and she were married at Sherborne, Gloucestershire.
Memorial to Edmund Law, died 2nd June 1835, thirty years vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Whittingham [Map], and his wife Elizabeth who were the paretns of fifteen children of whom twelve survived to adulthood.
After 2nd June 1903. Memorial to William Jones of Ty Newydd, Ruabon.
On 2nd June 1908 General Redvers Henry Buller VC (age 68) died at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon [Map]. Memorial in Winchester Cathedral [Map] sculpted by Bertram Mackennal (age 44).
General Redvers Henry Buller VC: On 7th December 1839 he was born to James Wentworth Buller and Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard in Downes Crediton, Devon. In 1882 General Redvers Henry Buller VC and Audrey Jane Charlotte Townshend were married. She the daughter of John Townshend 4th Marquess Townshend and Elizabeth Jane Stuart.
On 2nd June 1940 Constantine II King Hellenes was born to Paul I King Greece (age 38) and Frederica Hanover Queen Consort Greece (age 23). He a great x 2 grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Coefficient of inbreeding 5.49%.
On 2nd June 1940 Gustavus Lascelles Hamilton-Russell (age 32) was killed in action.
On 2nd June 1953 Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (age 27) was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom by Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher (age 66) at Westminster Abbey [Map].
Her ladies in waiting were:
Mistress of the Robes: Mary Alice Gascoyne-Cecil Duchess Devonshire (age 57)
Maids of Honour:
Mary Baillie-Hamilton (age 19)
Jane Antonia Frances Vane-Tempest-Stewart (age 20)
Nancy Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby 28th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby (age 18)
Anne Veronica Coke Baroness Glenconner (age 20)
Moyra Kathleen Hamilton (age 23)
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 2nd June 1953 Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (age 27) was crowned 2nd Queen of the United Kingdom.
Births on the 2nd June
On 2nd June 1202 Margaret II Countess Flanders was born to Baldwin IX Count Flanders VI Count Hainault (age 31) and Marie Blois Countess Flanders. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 2nd June 1410 William Valois was born to Anthony Valois Duke Brabant (age 25) and Elisabeth of Görlitz Duchess Brabant (age 19). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.59%.
On 2nd June 1423 Ferdinand I King Naples was born illegitimately to Alfonso V King Aragon (age 27) and Giralda Carlino.
On 2nd June 1448 Domenico Ghirlandaio was born in Florence, Tuscany.
On 2nd June 1489 Charles Bourbon Duke Vendôme was born to Francis Bourbon Count Vendôme and Soissons (age 19) and Marie Luxemburg Countess Vendôme and Soissons.
On 2nd June 1563 Margaret Brooke was born to William Brooke 10th Baron Cobham (age 35) and Frances Newton Baroness Cobham (age 24).
On 2nd June 1648 Cicely Tufton Viscountess Hatton was born to John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet (age 39) and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 33).
On 2nd June 1655 Foot Onslow was born to Arthur Onslow 1st and 2nd Baronet (age 31) and Mary Foote (age 24).
On 2nd June 1673 Alexandre Louis Bourbon was born to Philip Bourbon I Duke Orléans (age 32) and Elizabeth Charlotte Palatinate Simmern Duchess Orléans (age 21). He a great x 2 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
On 2nd June 1682 Leopold Joseph Habsburg Spain was born to Leopold Habsburg Spain I Holy Roman Emperor (age 41) and Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg (age 27).
On 2nd June 1689 Edward Harley 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer was born to Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (age 27) and Elizabeth Foley Countess of Oxford and Mortimer.
On 2nd June 1689 Elizabeth Harley was born to Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (age 27) and Elizabeth Foley Countess of Oxford and Mortimer.
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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.
On 2nd June 1690 Margaret Campbell was born to Archibald Campbell 1st Duke Argyll (age 31) and Elizabeth Tollemache Duchess Argyll (age 30).
On 2nd June 1691 John Dormer 7th Baron Dormer was born to Charles Dormer 5th Baron Dormer (age 23) and Catherine Fettiplace.
On 2nd June 1701 Thomas Townshend was born to Charles Townshend 2nd Viscount Townsend (age 27) and Elizabeth Pelham Viscountess Townsend.
On 2nd June 1708 Charles John Bentinck was born to William Bentinck 1st Earl of Portland (age 58) and Jane Martha Temple Countess Portland (age 36).
On 30th April 1743 John Beckett 1st Baronet was born to John Beckett (age 38) and Elizabeth Wilkson (age 27). He was bvaptised in Barnsley on 2nd June 1743.
On 2nd June 1768 Matthew Wood 1st Baronet was born to William Wood and Catherine Cluse.
On 2nd April 1790 Maria FitzHardinge Berkeley was born illegitimately to Frederick Augustus Berkeley 5th Earl Berkeley (age 45) at Mount Street Grosvenor Square and Mary Cole. On 2nd June 1793 Maria FitzHardinge Berkeley died. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 2nd June 1794 Augustus Frederick Keppel 5th Earl Albermarle was born to William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle (age 22) and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle (age 18). He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 2nd June 1801 Brook William Bridges 1st Baron FitzWalter was born to Brook William Bridges 4th Baronet (age 33) and Eleanor Foote (age 30).
On 2nd June 1808 William Fitzherbert 4th Baronet was born to Henry FitzHerbert 3rd Baronet (age 24) and Agnes Beresford Lady Fitzherbert (age 23).
On 2nd June 1816 John Salusbury Salusbury-Trelawny 9th Baronet was born to William Lewis Trelawny aka Salusbury-Trelawny 8th Baronet (age 34) and Patience Christian Carpenter Lady Trelawny (age 28).
On 2nd June 1821 Judith Fitzherbert was born to Henry FitzHerbert 3rd Baronet (age 37) and Agnes Beresford Lady Fitzherbert (age 36).
On 2nd June 1822 John Winston Spencer-Churchill 7th Duke of Marlborough was born to George Spencer-Churchill 6th Duke of Marlborough (age 28) and Jane Stewart Duchess of Marlborough (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.26%.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 2nd June 1828 Charles Goring 9th Baronet was born to Harry Dent Goring 8th Baronet (age 26).
On 2nd June 1832 Paulyn Reginald Serlo Rawdon-Hastings 3rd Marquess Hastings was born to George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings 2nd Marquess Hastings (age 24) and Barbara Yelverton Marchioness Hastings (age 22).
On 2nd June 1843 Chaloner Roe-Majendrie Ogle 4th Baronet was born to Chaloner Ogle 3rd Baronet (age 40).
On 2nd June 1849 Paul-Albert Besnard was born.
On 2nd June 1858 Walter George Berkeley Portman was born to William Henry Portman 2nd Viscount Portman (age 28) and Mary Selina Wentworth-Fitzwilliam Viscountess Portman (age 22).
On 2nd June 1861 Kathleen Douglas-Pennant Viscount Falmouth was born to George Sholto Douglas-Pennant 2nd Baron Penrhyn (age 24) and Pamela Blanche Rushout (age 22).
On 2nd June 1873 George Child-Villiers 8th Earl of Jersey was born to Victor Albert George Child-Villiers 7th Earl Jersey (age 28) and Margaret Elizabeth Leigh Countess Jersey (age 23).
On 2nd June 1883 Heneage Greville Finch was born to Charles Wightwick Finch 8th Earl of Aylesford (age 32).
On 2nd June 1902 Robert Arthur Liddell 7th Baron Ravensworth was born to Gerald Wellesley Liddell 6th Baron Ravensworth (age 33) and Isolda Blanche Prideaux-Brune Baroness Ravensworth (age 37).
On 2nd June 1915 Edmund George Felix Paston-Bedingfeld 9th Baronet was born to Henry Edward Paston-Bedingfeld 8th Baronet (age 54).
On 2nd June 1920 John Edward Pelham 7th Earl of Yarborough was born to Marcus Herbert Pelham 6th Earl of Yarborough (age 27).
On 2nd June 1940 Constantine II King Hellenes was born to Paul I King Greece (age 38) and Frederica Hanover Queen Consort Greece (age 23). He a great x 2 grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Coefficient of inbreeding 5.49%.
On 2nd June 1947 Geoffrey Robert Newman 6th Baronet was born to Ralph Alured Newman 5th Baronet (age 45) and Ann Rosemary Hope-Morley (age 30).
Marriages on the 2nd June
On 2nd June 1129 Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 40) and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 24) were married at Jerusalem [Map]. She by marriage Countess Anjou. Her father (age 54) had written to Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem requesting the marriage since he had no male heirs. She the daughter of Baldwin II King Jerusalem. He the son of Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou and Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France.
On 2nd June 1420 Henry V (age 33) and Catherine of Valois (age 18) were married at Troyes Cathedral [Map]. She the daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France (age 51) and Isabeau Wittelsbach Queen Consort France (age 50). He the son of King Henry IV of England and Mary Bohun. They were half third cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
On 2nd June 1492 Charles Somerset 1st Earl of Worcester (age 32) and Elizabeth Herbert 3rd Baroness Herbert Raglan (age 16) were married. She the daughter of William Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Huntingdon and Mary Woodville Countess Pembroke and Huntingdon. He the illegitmate son of Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset and Joan Hill (age 80). They were half sixth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 2nd June 1664 Stephen Anderson 1st Baronet (age 20) and Mary Glynne Lady Anderson (age 15) were married at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map].
On 2nd June 1680 John Maynard (age 76) and Mary Upton (age 30) were married. The difference in their ages was 46 years.
On 2nd June 1722 John Arundell 4th Baron Arundell (age 21) and Elizabeth Wentworth were married. She by marriage Baroness Arundel Trerice in Cornwall.
On 2nd June 1753 Henry Roper 11th Baron Teynham (age 20) and Maria Wilhelmina Head were married. A Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings; her sister Anna Gabriella Head would subsequently marry his brother John Roper (age 18). Further, their two younger brothers Francis Roper (age 15) and Philip Roper Roper (age 13) also married siblings Mary Lyttelton (age 19) and Barbara Lyttelton respectively.
On 2nd June 1761 William Henry Lyttelton 1st Baron Lyttelton (age 36) and Mary Macartney were married.
On 2nd June 1762 Thomas Charles Bunbury 6th Baronet (age 22) and Sarah Lennox Lady Bunbury (age 17) were married. The marriage was dissolved in Feb 1769 since she had had a child with William Gordon (age 18) in 1768. The decree for divorce was issued on 14th May 1776. One of her daughters with Colonel George Napier (age 11), Emily Louisa Augusta Napier Lady Bunbury, would subsequently marry Charles Bunbury's nephew and heir Henry Edward Bunbury 7th Baronet. She the daughter of Charles Lennox 2nd Duke Richmond and Sarah Cadogan Duchess Richmond.
On 2nd June 1767 James Langham 7th Baronet (age 31) and Juliana Musgrave Lady Langham were married. She by marriage Lady Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.
On 2nd June 1774 Edward Devereux 12th Viscount Hereford (age 34) and Henrietta Charlotte Tracy Keck Viscountess Hereford (age 33) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Hereford.
On 2nd June 1808 John Dalrymple 7th Earl of Stair (age 23) and Laura Manners Countess Stair were married albeit bigamously since he had previously married Johanna Gordon. The marriage was necessarily nullified by the decision in Dalrymple v. Dalrymple in 1811. Darlymple's marriage to Johanna was eventually dissolved in 1820. She the daughter of John Manners and Louisa Tollemache 7th Countess Dysart (age 62).
On 2nd June 1815 William Henry Francis Petre 11th Baron Petre (age 22) and Frances Charlotte Bedingfield (age 19) were married. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 2nd June 1821 Roger Gresley 8th Baronet (age 21) and Sophia Catherine Coventry Lady Gresley and Des Voeux were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. There was no issue from the marriage. She by marriage Lady Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire. She the daughter of George Coventry 7th Earl Coventry (age 63) and Margaret "Peggy" Pitches Countess Coventry (age 61).
On 2nd June 1840 George Baker 3rd Baronet (age 23) and Mary Isabella Sutton Lady Baker were married St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Baker of Loventor in Totnes in Devon.
On 2nd June 1840 Archibald William Douglas 8th Marquess Queensberry (age 22) and Caroline Clayton Marchioness Queensbury (age 19) were married at Gretna Green, Dumfrieshire having eloped against the wishes of his father. They had five sons and two daughters. He the son of John Douglas 7th Marquess Queensberry (age 61).
On 18th June 1878 Paul Methuen 3rd Baron Methuen (age 32) and Evelyn Hervey-Bathurst (age 30) were married. She died less than a year later on 2nd June 1879.
On 2nd June 1898 John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden (age 26) and Joan Marion Neville Marchioness Camden (age 21) were married at St Alban's Church. She by marriage Marchioness Camden. She the daughter of Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny (age 43) and Violet Streatfeild. He the son of John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden and Clementina Augusta Spencer-Churchill Countess Camden.
On 2nd June 1913 Alexander Keiller (age 23) and Florence Marianne Phil-Morris (age 30) were married. She the daughter of Philip Richard Morris and Catherine Evans.
On 2nd June 1919 Alfred Duff Cooper 1st Viscount Norwich (age 29) and Diana Olivia Winifred Maud Manners Viscountess Norwich (age 27) were married. She the daughter of Henry John Brinsley Manners 8th Duke Rutland (age 67) and Violet Lindsay Duchess Rutland (age 63).
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 2nd June 2000 David Fitzroy 11th Duke Beaufort (age 72) and Miranda Morley 11th Duchess Beaufort were married. She by marriage Duchess Beaufort.
Deaths on the 2nd June
On 2nd June 910 Richildis Bivinids Queen Consort West Francia (age 65) died.
On 2nd June 1347 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington (age 66) died at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire. His grandson John (age 19) succeeded 2nd Baron Harington.
He was buried at Cartmel Priory, Lancashire [Map]. His wife Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington (age 64) was buried with him.
John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington: In 1328 he was born to Robert Harrington and Elizabeth Multon. In 1350 John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington and Joan Bermingham were married. The marriage somewhat speculative? On 28th May 1363 John Harrington 2nd Baron Harington died at Gleaston Castle succeeded 3rd Baron Harington. Given his young age Robert Harrington 3rd Baron Harington became a ward of King Edward III of England who granted his wardship to his daughter Isabella Countess Bedford and Soissons and her husband Enguerrand de Coucy 1st Earl Bedford 1st Count Soissons.
Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington: John Harrington 1st Baron Harington and she were married. Around 1283 she was born to William Dacre and Joan Gernet at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire. In 1326 John Harrington 1st Baron Harington was created 1st Baron Harington by writ of summons to Parliament. She by marriage Baroness Harington. On 2nd July 1347 Margaret aka Joan Dacre Baroness Harington died at Aldingham Furness, Lancashire.
On 2nd June 1364 William Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 63) died. His eldest son died the same day - the cause of death of both men is unknown. His son William (age 6) succeeded 2nd Baron Deincourt.
On 2nd June 1418 Catherine of Lancaster Queen Consort Castile (age 45) died at Valladolid [Map]. She was buried at Capilla de los Reyes Nuevos, Cathedral of Toledo.
On 2nd June 1537 Henry Percy 6th Earl of Northumberland (age 35) died. Richard Layton visited him on 29 June 1537 and says that he found him "languens in extremis, sight and speech failed, his stomach swollen so great as I never see none, and his whole body as yellow as saffron." His brother Thomas Percy (age 33) should have succeeded but he had been attainted.
On 2nd June 1572 Thomas Howard 4th Duke of Norfolk (age 36) was executed for his involvement in the Ridolphi Plot. He was buried at St Peter ad Vincula Church, Tower of London [Map]. Duke Norfolk forfeit..
On 2nd June 1581 James Douglas 4th Earl Morton (age 65) was executed for his part in the murder of Lord Darnley.
On 2nd June 1631 William Pope 1st Earl Downe (age 57) died. His grandson Thomas (age 8) succeeded 2nd Earl Downe.
On 2nd June 1664 Henry Guise II Duke Guise (age 50) died.
On 2nd June 1666 George Neville (age 51) died. His son George (age 1) succeeded 12th Baron Abergavenny, 10th Baron Abergavenny.
On 2nd June 1670 Mary Capell (age 72) died.
On 2nd June 1675 James Drummond 3rd Earl Perth (age 60) died. His son James (age 27) succeeded 4th Earl Perth. Lilias Drummond Countess Tullibardine and Perth by marriage Countess Perth.
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The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 2nd June 1688 Anne Willoughby Lady Aston (age 74) died.
On 2nd June 1696 William Herbert 1st Marquess Powis (age 70) died. His son William (age 36) succeeded 2nd Marquess Powis, 2nd Earl Powis, 4th Baron Powis of Powis Castle in Powys, 3rd Baronet Powis of Red Castle in Montgomeryshire. Mary Preston Marchioness Powis by marriage Marchioness Powis. Mary Preston Marchioness Powis by marriage Marchioness Powis.
On 2nd June 1738 James Fitz James 2nd Duke Berwick (age 41) died at Naples [Map]. His son James (age 19) succeeded 3rd Duke Berwick.
On 2nd June 1783 Walter Butler 16th Earl Ormonde 9th Earl Ossory (age 79) died. His son John (age 42) succeeded 17th Earl Ormonde, 11th Earl Ossory. Frances Wandesford Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 29) by marriage Countess Ormonde and Countess Ossory.
On 2nd June 1800 Jane Dutton (age 46) died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. Monument in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tittleshall [Map] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens (age 62). Flat obelisk background. Pedestal with inscription and supporting the carving which is centred around a broken column with standing figure of woman leaning on it in front of opened book. Angel on cloud above and putto below holding up a flaming heart.
Jane Dutton: On 29th November 1753 she was born to James Lenox Dutton and Jane Bond at Sherborne, Gloucestershire. On 25th October 1775 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester and she were married at Sherborne, Gloucestershire.
On 2nd June 1810 Jane Elizabeth Leslie 12th Countess of Rothes (age 60) died. Her son George (age 42) succeeded 13th Earl Rothes.
On 2nd June 1811 Henry Skeffington 3rd Earl Massereene (age 67) died unmarried. His brother Chichester (age 65) succeeded 4th Earl Massereene, 8th Viscount Massereene, 8th Baron Lough Neagh, 10th Baronet Skeffington of Fisherwick in Staffordshire.
On 2nd June 1823 George Cooke 7th Baronet died. His son William (age 41) succeeded 8th Baronet Cooke of Wheatley Hall in Yorkshire. Isabella Cecilia Middleton Lady Cooke by marriage Lady Cooke of Wheatley Hall in Yorkshire.
On 2nd June 1825 William Weller Pepys 1st Baronet (age 85) died. His son William (age 47) succeeded 2nd Baronet Pepys of Wimpole Street
On 2nd June 1851 Cropley Ashley-Cooper 6th Earl Shaftesbury (age 82) died. His son Anthony (age 50) succeeded 7th Earl Shaftesbury, 7th Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles, 8th Baronet Cooper of Rockbourne in Southampton. Emily Caroline Catherine Frances Cowper Countess Shaftesbury by marriage Countess Shaftesbury.
On 2nd June 1853 Henry Reynolds-Moreton 2nd Earl Ducie (age 51) died. His son Henry (age 25) succeeded 3rd Earl Ducie, 6th Baron Ducie. Julia Langston Countess Ducie (age 23) by marriage Countess Ducie.
On 2nd June 1853 General Henry Otway Trevor 21st Baron Dacre 20th Baron Multon (age 75) died. His son Thomas (age 44) succeeded 22nd Baron Dacre Gilsland, 21st Baron Multon of Gilsland.
On 2nd June 1882 George Henry Conyngham 3rd Marquess Conyngham (age 57) died at Belgrave Square, Belgravia, Westminster. He was buried at St Marys Church, Patrixbourne. His son Henry (age 24) succeeded 4th Marquess Conyngham in Donegal, 6th Baron Conyngham, 4th Baron Minster of Minster Abbey in Kent. Frances Elizabeth Sarah Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Marchioness Conyngham by marriage Marchioness Conyngham in Donegal.
On 2nd June 1892 Richard Mansel 12th Baronet (age 42) died. His son Courtenay (age 12) succeeded 13th Baronet Mansel of Muddlescombe.
On 2nd June 1908 General Redvers Henry Buller VC (age 68) died at Downes House Downes Crediton, Devon. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Cross Crediton, Devon [Map]. Memorial in Winchester Cathedral [Map] sculpted by Bertram Mackennal (age 44).
General Redvers Henry Buller VC: On 7th December 1839 he was born to James Wentworth Buller and Charlotte Juliana Jane Howard-Molyneux-Howard in Downes Crediton, Devon. In 1882 General Redvers Henry Buller VC and Audrey Jane Charlotte Townshend were married. She the daughter of John Townshend 4th Marquess Townshend and Elizabeth Jane Stuart.
On 2nd June 1913 Charles Henry Stuart Rich 4th Baronet (age 54) died. His first cousin Almeric (age 54) succeeded 5th Baronet Rich of Shirley House in Hampshire.
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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 2nd June 1940 Reginald Guy Graham 9th Baronet (age 62) died. His son Richard (age 28) succeeded 10th Baronet Graham of Norton Conyers in Yorkshire.
On 2nd June 1974 Robin Edward Dysart Grey 6th Baronet (age 87) died. His grandson Anthony (age 24) succeeded 7th Baronet Grey of Fallodon.
On 2nd June 1975 Wenefryde Agatha Scott 10th Countess of Dysart (age 85) died.
On 2nd June 1983 Margaret Elizabeth Mcconnel Duchess Roxburghe (age 64) died.
On 2nd June 2008 George Lumley-Savile 3rd Baron Savile (age 89) died. His nephew John (age 61) succeeded 4th Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire.