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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.
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Events on the 2nd November
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 1083. And in this same year departed Matilda (age 52), queen of King William (age 55), on the day after All-Hallow-mass [2nd November 1083].
On 2nd November 1083 Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England (age 52) died.
On 2nd November 1299 Alfonso IV King Aragon was born to James "The Just" II King Aragon (age 32) and Blanche Capet Queen Consort Aragon.
On 2nd November 1307 Piers Gaveston 1st Earl Cornwall (age 23) and Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester were married. Arranged by King Edward II of England (age 23). Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester grand-daughter of Edward I through his daughter Joan and, as such, significantly higher than Gaveston in the nobility. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford.
. [2nd November 1307]. Edward of Carnarvon, his son, succeeded him immediately after his death. He recalled Peter of Gaverstone (age 23) from his exile and gave him the county of Cornwall, and he gave him the daughter [Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester] of his sister [Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford], namely, the daughter of the Earl of Gloucester, as a wife; and he was ruled by the counsel of this Peter, disregarding the counsel of other nobles, especially those whose counsel his father used above all others.
Cui successit Edwardus de Carnervan, filius suus, statim post mortem ejusdem. Qui revocavit Petrum de Gaverstone ab exilio suo, et dedit sibi comitatum Cornubiæ, et dedit sibi filiam sororis suse, videlicet filiam comitis Gloucestriæ, in uxorem; et ipsius Petri consilio regebatur. spretis consiliis aliorum nobilium, et eorum precipue quorum consilio pater suus pre ceteris utebatur.
Life of Edward II by a Monk of Malmesbury. [2nd November 1307] So much so that, in order to strengthen Peter's faction and surround him with loyal friends, the lord king gave him in marriage the daughter of his sister, who was herself the daughter of the late Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester. Truly, this marriage alliance greatly advanced his cause; for it powerfully increased his favour among friends and helped restrain the hatred of the barons.
In tantum etiam ut ad partem Petri fortificandam et amicis stipandam, filiam sororis sum, que fuit filia quondam Gilberti comitis Gloucestriæ, dominus rex dicto Petro collocavit [in] matrimoninm. Sane hæc copulatio matrimonialis partem ejus non modicum valebat; favorem namque amicorum sibi vehementer augebat et odium baronum refrænabat.
Margaret de Clare, daughter of Gilbert de Clare and Joan of Acre
On 2nd November 1470 the future Edward V was born to Edward IV (age 28) and Elizabeth Woodville (age 33) in Sanctuary, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His father was abroad in Flanders. His Godparents included the Abbot and Prior of Westminster, and Elizabeth St John Baroness Scrope Bolton Baroness Zouche Harringworth.
On 2nd November 1470 King Edward V of England was appointed Duke of Cornwall.
On 2nd November 1475 Anne York was born to King Edward IV of England (age 33) and Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort England (age 38) at Westminster Palace [Map].
On 2nd November 1483 Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 29) was beheaded in Salisbury Marketplace [Map] for his part in the rebellion. His son Edward (age 5) succeeded 8th Earl Stafford, 9th Baron Stafford.
Croyland Chronicle 1483. [2nd November 1483]. Upon this, he was led to the city of Salisbury, to which place the king had come with a very large army, on the day of the commemoration of All Souls; and, notwithstanding the fact that it was the Lord's day, the duke suffered capital punishment in the public market-place of that city.
The Mayor of Bristowe is Kalendar by Robert Ricart. [2nd November 1483] And sone after Herry Duc of Buks (age 29) was bihedded at Sarum.
Letters and Papers Foreign and Domestic Henry VIII 1517. 2nd November 1517. R. O. 3770. The UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD to WOLSEY.
Had been prevented from replying to his two previous letters by the sweating sickness, and for reasons which their commissary will tell him, whom they highly recommend. They have, in compliance with his wish, so modified the sentence passed on John Haynes and his son that neither can be much hurt. It was determined, however, that they should remain at Oxford, on condition of their satisfying the injured, and their good behavior; notwithstanding which Haynes has, without provocation, left Oxford. They have not yet been able to ascertain, as Wolsey desired, whether William Baker and Thomas Buklond were the authors of the fire which happened there. They have, however, expelled them. Buklond, who had been thrown into prison for another offence, has escaped, and fled with Baker. Oxford, postridie calendas Novembris.
Lat., p. 1. Add.: Card. Ebor. ac totius Angliæ Cancellario.
On 2nd November 1534 Eleanor of Austria Duchess Mantua was born to Ferdinand I Holy Roman Emperor (age 31) and Anne Jagiellon (age 31).
Wriothesley's Chronicle. 2nd November 1551. The 2 of November, beinge Monday, the sayd Quene came by water from the Kinges pallace of Hampton Court [Map], and landed at Pawles Wharfe [Map] in the aftemone, and so rode from thence to the Bishopes place, accompanied with divers noblemen and ladyes of England [sent] to receive her, where at her entry the Cities provision was ready with a bill of the same, and presented by the Chamberlaine of London.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 2nd November 1551. The ij day of November cam to Londun from Hamton courtte [Map] and landyd at Benard castyll [Map] the old Qwyne of Schottes (age 35), and cam rydyng to the bysshope('s) palles at Powlles with many lordes, the duke of Suffoke (age 34), my lord marqwes of Northamptun (age 39), my lord of Warwyke (age 24), the lord Welebe (age 34), my lord Haward (age 41), my lord Rosselle (age 66), lord Bray, and dyvers mo lords and knyghtes and gentyllmen, and then cam the Qwyne of Schottes and alle owre lades and her gentyll women and owre gentyll women to the nomber of a C. and ther was sent her mony grett gyftes by the mayre and aldermen, as beyffes, mottuns, velles, swines, bred, wylld ffulle, wyne, bere, spysys, and alle thyngs, and qwaylles, sturgeon, wod and colles, and samons, by dyver men.
Note. Visit of the old queen of Scots. The queen dowager of Scotland (Mary of Guise) embarked at Edinburgh to visit her daughter in France, Sept. 7, 1550. On her return she landed at Portsmouth on the 2d Nov. 1551. (Lettres de Marie Stuart, edited by the Prince Alexandre Labanoff, 8vo. 1844, vol. i. 5.) The privy council addressed, "25 Sept. 1551. A Letter to the lord chauncelor requiring him to passe under the greate seal a saulf-conduct graunted by the kinges majestie to the dowager of Scotlande, and to retayne with him for a record the originall thereof sent him signed by his highnes." The saulf-conduct itself is printed in Rymer's Collection, xv. 290: it bears an earlier date, viz. 17 Sept. Some subsequent minutes of the Privy Council relating to preparations for this visit are given by Strype. There are many particulars of it in king Edward's Diary, and a narrative of the queen's reception is in MS. Harl. 290, art. 2.
Note. Funeral of sir Michael Lyster. The name of the lord chief justice of the king's bench was sir Richard Lyster, but that of his eldest son, here recorded, was sir Michael. See the memoir on the monument of sir Richard Lyster at St. Michael's church, Southampton, by Sir F. Madden, in the Winchester volume of the Archæological Institute. There is a portrait of a lady Lyster among the Holbein Heads: it may be doubtful to which lady of the name it belongs (see the pedigree given by Sir F. Madden); but Mr. Lodge, in his accompanying memoir, supposed it to be that of lady Mary, daughter of the earl of Southampton, wife of sir Richard, grandson of the chief justice. (See her funeral afterwards, p. 273.)
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Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd November 1660. Office. Then dined at home, and by chance Mr. Holliard (age 51)1 called at dinner time and dined with me, with whom I had great discourse concerning the cure of the King's (age 30) evil, which he do deny altogether any effect at all. In the afternoon I went forth and saw some silver bosses put upon my new Bible, which cost me 6s. 6d. The making, and 7s. 6d. The silver, which, with 9s. 6d. The book, comes in all to £1 3s. 6d. From thence with Mr. Cooke that made them, and Mr. Stephens the silversmith to the tavern, and did give them a pint of wine. So to White Hall, where when I came I saw the boats going very thick to Lambeth, and all the stairs to be full of people. I was told the Queen (age 50) was a-coming2; so I got a sculler for sixpence to carry me thither and back again, but I could not get to see Paternoster Row [Map]; so come back, and to my Lord's, where he was come; and I supt with him, he being very merry, telling merry stories of the country mayors, how they entertained the King all the way as he come along; and how the country gentlewomen did hold up their heads to be kissed by the King, not taking his hand to kiss as they should do. I took leave of my Lord and Lady, and so took coach at White Hall and carried Mr. Childe as far as the Strand, and myself got as far as Ludgate by all the bonfires, but with a great deal of trouble; and there the coachman desired that I would release him, for he durst not go further for the fires. So he would have had a shilling or 6d. for bringing of me so far; but I had but 3d. about me and did give him it. In Paul's church-yard I called at Kirton's, and there they had got a mass book for me, which I bought and cost me twelve shillings; and, when I came home, sat up late and read in it with great pleasure to my wife, to hear that she was long ago so well acquainted with. So to bed. I observed this night very few bonfires in the City, not above three in all London, for the Queen's coming; whereby I guess that (as I believed before) her coming do please but very few.
Note 1. Thomas Holliard or Hollier was appointed in 1638 surgeon for scald heads at St. Thomas's Hospital, and on January 25th, 1643-4, he was chosen surgeon in place of Edward Molins. In 1670 his son of the same names was allowed to take his place during his illness. Ward, in his Diary, p. 235, mentions that the porter at St. Thomas's Hospital told him, in 1661, of Mr. Holyard's having cut thirty for the stone in one year, who all lived.
Note 2. "Nov. 2. The Queen-mother and the Princess Henrietta came into London, the Queen having left this land nineteen years ago. Her coming was very private, Lambeth-way, where the King, Queen, and the Duke of York (age 27), and the rest, took water, crossed the Thames, and all safely arrived at Whitehall.-"Rugge's Diurnal.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd November 1661. Came Sir Henry Bennett (age 43), since Lord Arlington, to visit me, and to acquaint me that his Majesty (age 31) would do me the honor to come and see my garden; but, it being then late, it was deferred.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd November 1664. Her Majesty, the Queen-Mother (age 54), came across the gallery in Whitehall [Map] to give me thanks for my book of "Architecture", which I had presented to her, with a compliment that I did by no means deserve.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 2nd November 1668. So to Mr. Povy's (age 54) to talk about a coach, but there I find my Lord Sandwich (age 43), and Peterborough, and Hinchingbroke [Map], Charles Harbord, and Sidney Montagu; and there I was stopped, and dined mighty nobly at a good table, with one little dish at a time upon it, but mighty merry. I was glad to see it: but sorry, methought, to see my Lord have so little reason to be merry, and yet glad, for his sake, to have him cheerful.
John Evelyn's Diary. 2nd November 1688. It was now certainly reported by some who saw the fleet, and the Prince (age 37) embark, that they sailed from the Brill on Wednesday morning, and that the Princess of Orange (age 26) was there to take leave of her husband.
On 2nd November 1689 Richard Coote 1st Earl Bellomont (age 53) was created 1st Earl Bellomont by King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 38) and was granted over 300 km2 of forfeited Irish lands. The land grant was highly controversial in Parliament, and was eventually rescinded by William.
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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 November 1709 Princess Anne Hanover was born to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 26) and Caroline Hohenzollern Queen Consort England (age 26).
On 2nd November 1755 Queen Marie Antoinette of France was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor (age 46) and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 38).
On 2nd November 1766 Anthony Lechmere 1st Baronet was born.
On 2nd November 1785 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet (age 65) died. His son Gilbert (age 12) succeeded 4th Baronet Heathcote of London. Monument St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].
Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet: After 1720 he was born to John Heathcote 2nd Baronet. On 22nd June 1749 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote were married. She the daughter of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. In 1770 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Hudson Lady Heathcote were married. She by marriage Lady Heathcote of London. The difference in their ages was 34 years.
Archaeologia Volume 8 Section III. 2nd November 1785. Observations by the Rev. Mr. Pegge (age 80) on the Stanton-Moor Urns, and Druidical Temple [Map]. In a Letter to Major Rooke (age 62). Read November 2,. 1785;
On 2nd November 1791 Charles Yorke (age 29) died. On 5th July 1795 Mary York (age 24) died. Both buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map].
Charles Yorke: Before 5th May 1762 Bishop James Yorke and Mary Maddox were married. Some sources describe the date as 29 Jun 1762 which is inconsistent with the date of birth of their first child Charles Yorke, 5th May 1762, as described on his gravestone at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. On 5th May 1762 he was born to Bishop James Yorke and Mary Maddox.
Mary York: On 11th October 1767 she was born to Bishop James Yorke and Mary Maddox.
On 2nd November 1914 Captain Cyril Hawley (age 36) was killed in action.
Births on the 2nd November
On 2nd November 1235 Henry "Almain" Cornwall was born to Richard of Cornwall 1st Earl Cornwall (age 26) and Isabel Marshal Countess Cornwall, Gloucester and Hertford (age 35). He a grandson of King John of England.
On 2nd November 1299 Alfonso IV King Aragon was born to James "The Just" II King Aragon (age 32) and Blanche Capet Queen Consort Aragon.
On 2nd November 1428 Nicholas Valois Anjou was born to René Valois Anjou I Duke Anjou (age 19) and Isabella Metz Duchess Anjou I Duchess Lorraine (age 28).
On 2nd November 1428 Yolande Valois Anjou was born to René Valois Anjou I Duke Anjou (age 19) and Isabella Metz Duchess Anjou I Duchess Lorraine (age 28).
On 2nd November 1442 Aimon Savoy was born to Louis Savoy I Count Savoy (age 29) and Anne Cyprus Countess Savoy (age 24) at Geneva.
On 2nd November 1470 the future Edward V was born to Edward IV (age 28) and Elizabeth Woodville (age 33) in Sanctuary, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His father was abroad in Flanders. His Godparents included the Abbot and Prior of Westminster, and Elizabeth St John Baroness Scrope Bolton Baroness Zouche Harringworth.
On 2nd November 1475 Anne York was born to King Edward IV of England (age 33) and Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort England (age 38) at Westminster Palace [Map].
On 2nd November 1494 Isabelle Lorraine was born to René Lorraine II Duke Lorraine Duke of Bar (age 43) and Philippa Egmont Duchess of Bar Duchess Lorraine (age 27) at Lunéville.
On 2nd November 1534 Eleanor of Austria Duchess Mantua was born to Ferdinand I Holy Roman Emperor (age 31) and Anne Jagiellon (age 31).
On 2nd November 1572 Henri I Duke of Nemours was born to Jacques of Savoy 2nd Duke of Nemours (age 41) and Anna d'Este (age 40).
On 2nd November 1577 Bishop John Bridgeman was born to Thomas Bridgeman.
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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 November 1613 Adolph Oldenburg was born to Alexander Oldenburg I Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg (age 40) and Dorothea Schwarzburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg (age 34).
On 2nd November 1624 Thomas Myddelton 1st Baronet was born to Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle (age 38) and Maria Napier.
On 2nd November 1633 George Gordon 15th Earl Sutherland was born to John Gordon 14th Earl Sutherland (age 24).
On 2nd November 1642 Folliot Wingfield 1st Viscount Powerscourt was born to Richard Wingfield and Elizabeth Folliot (age 22).
On 2nd November 1656 Thomas Coningsby 1st Earl Coningsby was born to Humphrey Coningsbury (age 33) and Lettice Loftus.
On 2nd November 1658 Baptist Noel was born to Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden (age 47) and Elizabeth Bertie Viscountess Campden (age 18).
On 2nd November 1663 John Bland 4th Baronet was born to Francis Bland 2nd Baronet and Jane Lowther (age 22).
On 2nd November 1706 Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin was born to Henry Godolphin (age 58) and Mary Godolphin.
On 2nd November 1709 Princess Anne Hanover was born to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 26) and Caroline Hohenzollern Queen Consort England (age 26).
On 2nd November 1731 Reverend Walter Bagot was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 29) and Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 22).
On 2nd November 1755 Queen Marie Antoinette of France was born to Francis I Holy Roman Emperor (age 46) and Maria Theresa Habsburg Spain Holy Roman Empress (age 38).
On 2nd November 1766 Anthony Lechmere 1st Baronet was born.
On 2nd November 1781 Frederick Cavendish-Bentinck was born to William Cavendish-Bentinck 3rd Duke Portland (age 43) and Dorothy Cavendish 3rd Duchess Portland (age 31).
On 2nd November 1807 Alfred Wilson Trevelyan was born to John Trevelyan 5th Baronet (age 46) and Maria Wilson (age 35).
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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 November 1809 Peter Parker 3rd Baronet was born to Peter Parker 2nd Baronet (age 23) and Marianne Dallas (age 19).
On 2nd November 1814 Augustus Duncombe was born to Charles Duncombe 1st Baron Feversham (age 49) and Charlotte Legge Baroness Feversham Duncombe Park (age 40).
On 2nd November 1821 Henry Charles George Gordon-Lennox was born to Charles Gordon-Lennox 5th Duke Richmond (age 30) and Caroline Paget Duchess Richmond (age 25).
On 2nd November 1849 Mary Josephine Hardcastle Baroness Monkswell was born to Joseph Hardcastle (age 34) and Frances Lambirth (age 32).
On 2nd November 1854 William Cecil was born to William Alleyne Cecil 3rd Marquess Exeter (age 29) and and Georgina Sophia Pakenham Marchioness Exeter (age 27).
On 2nd November 1855 Alexander Edward Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers was born to Augustus Henry Fox Pitt-Rivers (age 28) and Alice Margaret Stanley (age 27).
On 2nd November 1857 Arthur Stockdale Cope was born to Charles West Cope (age 46).
On 2nd November 1875 Ethel Lucy Florence McKay Simpson was born to Walter Grindlay Simpson 2nd Baronet (age 32) and Ann Fitzgerald Mackay Lady Simpson (age 18).
On 2nd November 1876 Arthur Ernest Guinness was born to Edward Guiness 1st Earl Iveagh (age 28) and Adelaide "Dodo" Guinness (age 32).
On 2nd November 1880 Alastair Robert Innes-Kerr was born to James Henry Robert Innes-Kerr 7th Duke Roxburghe (age 41) and Anne Emily Spencer-Churchill Duchess Roxburghe (age 25).
On 2nd November 1880 Margaret Eva Knatchbull-Hugessen Countess Mexborough was born to Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen 2nd Baron Brabourne (age 23) and Amy Virginia Beaumont (age 21).
On 2nd November 1885 Peter Robert Heathcote-Willoughby-Drummond was born to Gilbert Henry Heathcote Drummond Willoughby 1st Earl Ancaster (age 55) and Evelyn Elizabeth Gordon Countess Ancaster (age 39).
On 2nd November 1887 Montagu Henry Edmund Cecil Towneley Bertie 8th Earl of Abingdon 13th Earl Lindsey was born to Montagu Charles Francis Bertie (age 27) and Rose Riversdale Glyn (age 27).
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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 November 1891 George Bridges Rodney 8th Baron Rodney was born to George Bridges Rodney 7th Baron Rodney (age 34) and Corisande Evelyn Vere Guest Baroness Rodney.
On 2nd November 1904 Hugh Patrick Lygon was born to William Lygon 7th Earl Beauchamp (age 32) and Lettice Mary Elizabeth Grosvenor Countess Beauchamp (age 27).
On 2nd November 1906 Charles Duncombe 3rd Earl Feversham was born to Charles William Reginald Duncombe 2nd Earl Feversham (age 27) and Marjorie Blanche Eva Greville Countess Feversham (age 22).
On 2nd November 1918 Charles Finch-Knightley 11th Earl of Aylesford was born to Charles Daniel Finch-Knightley 10th Earl of Aylesford (age 32).
On 2nd November 1928 John Francis Baring 7th Baron Ashburton was born to Alexander Baring 6th Baron Ashburton (age 30) and Doris Mary Thérèse Harcourt (age 28).
On 2nd November 1963 Richard Ranulph FitzHerbert 9th Baronet was born to Major Reverend David Henry Fitzherbert (age 45) and Charmian Hyacinthe Allsopp (age 37).
Marriages on the 2nd November
On 2nd November 1307 Piers Gaveston 1st Earl Cornwall (age 23) and Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester were married. Arranged by King Edward II of England (age 23). Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester grand-daughter of Edward I through his daughter Joan and, as such, significantly higher than Gaveston in the nobility. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford.
On 2nd November 1665 Henry Lyttelton 2nd Baronet (age 41) and Elizabeth Newport were married. She the daughter of Francis Newport 1st Earl Bradford (age 45) and Diana Russell Countess Bradford.
On 2nd November 1880 Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen 2nd Baron Brabourne (age 23) and Amy Virginia Beaumont (age 21) were married at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map].
Deaths on the 2nd November
On 2nd November 1083 Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England (age 52) died.
On 2nd November 1191 Gerard Count Loon was killed in Acre [Map]. His son Louis succeeded II Count Loon.
On 2nd November 1304 Walter Fauconberg 1st Baron Fauconberg (age 84) died at Withernwick Holderness. His son Walter (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baron Fauconberg.
On 2nd November 1393 John Hastings 6th Baron Hastings (age 65) died without issue. His nephew Hugh (age 43) de jure 7th Baron Hastings. Anne Despencer Baroness Hastings, Marshal and Morley (age 35) by marriage Baroness Hastings.
On 2nd November 1483 Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham (age 29) was beheaded in Salisbury Marketplace [Map] for his part in the rebellion. His son Edward (age 5) succeeded 8th Earl Stafford, 9th Baron Stafford.
On 2nd November 1581 Bishop Gilbert Berkeley (age 80) died after which the diocese was without a Bishop for three years.
On 2nd November 1610 Archbishop Richard Bancroft (age 66) died at Lambeth Palace [Map]. he was buried at St Mary at Lambeth Church, Surrey [Map].
On 2nd November 1656 Edmund Alleyn 2nd Baronet (age 24) died. His son Edmund succeeded 3rd Baronet Allen of Hatfield in Essex.
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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 November 1677 Robert Sidney 2nd Earl of Leicester (age 81) died. His son Philip (age 58) succeeded 3rd Earl of Leicester, 3rd Viscount Lisle.
On 2nd November 1682 Francis Browne 3rd Viscount Montagu (age 72) died. His son Francis succeeded 4th Viscount Montagu. Mary Herbert Viscountess Montague (age 21) by marriage Viscountess Montagu.
On 11th October 1686 James Tuchet 3rd Earl Castlehaven (age 69) died at Kilcash Castle, County Tipperary. His brother Mervyn succeeded 4th Earl Castlehaven, 14th Baron Audley of Heighley in Staffordshire, 11th Baron Tuchet, 4th Baron Audley of Orier in England, 2nd Baron Audley of Hely in Ireland but only for three weeks. He died on 2nd November 1686. Mary Talbot Countess Castlehaven by marriage Countess Castlehaven.
On 2nd November 1686 Mervyn Tuchet 4th Earl Castlehaven died. His son James succeeded 5th Earl Castlehaven, 15th Baron Audley of Heighley in Staffordshire, 12th Baron Tuchet, 5th Baron Audley of Orier in England, 3rd Baron Audley of Hely in Ireland.
On 2nd November 1699 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 2nd Earl Shaftesbury (age 47) died. His son Anthony (age 28) succeeded 3rd Earl Shaftesbury, 3rd Baron Ashley of Wimborne St Giles, 4th Baronet Cooper of Rockbourne in Southampton.
On 2nd November 1700 Bishop Francis Turner (age 63) died.
On 2nd November 1722 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 56) died. His son Marmaduke (age 30) succeeded 6th Baronet Wyvill of Constable Burton in Yorkshire.
On 2nd November 1739 Charles Jervas (age 64) died.
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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 November 1750 John Bellew 4th Baronet (age 22) died. His brother Patrick (age 15) succeeded 5th Baronet Bellew of Barmeath in Louth.
On 2nd November 1780 George Wombwell 1st Baronet (age 46) died. His son George (age 11) succeeded 2nd Baronet Wombwell of Wombwell in Yorkshire.
On 2nd November 1781 Thomas Willoughby 4th Baron Middleton (age 52) died. His first cousin Henry (age 54) succeeded 5th Baron Middleton, 6th Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton. Dorothy Cartright Baroness Middleton by marriage Baroness Middleton.
On 2nd November 1784 Edward Smythe 4th Baronet (age 65) died. His son Edward (age 26) succeeded 5th Baronet Smythe.
On 2nd November 1785 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet (age 65) died. His son Gilbert (age 12) succeeded 4th Baronet Heathcote of London. Monument St Mary's Church, Edith Weston, Rutlandshire [Map].
Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet: After 1720 he was born to John Heathcote 2nd Baronet. On 22nd June 1749 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Margaret Yorke Lady Heathcote were married. She the daughter of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. In 1770 Gilbert Heathcote 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Hudson Lady Heathcote were married. She by marriage Lady Heathcote of London. The difference in their ages was 34 years.
On 2nd November 1883 Alan Legge Gardner 3rd Baron Gardner (age 73) died. Baron Gardner extinct. Some sources describe the title as Dormant.
On 2nd November 1887 St Andrew St John 16th Baron St John (age 47) died. His brother Beauchamp (age 42) succeeded 17th Baron St John of Bletso, 14th Baronet St John of Woodford in Northamptonshire.
On 2nd November 1887 Richard Duckworth-King 3rd Baronet (age 83) died. His brother George (age 78) succeeded 4th Baronet King of Bellevue in Kent.
On 2nd November 1897 Henry Richard Noel-Hill 7th Baron Berwick (age 50) died. His nephew Thomas (age 20) succeeded 8th Baron Berwick of Attingham in Shropshire.
On 2nd November 1909 William Powell Frith (age 90) died.
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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 November 1915 Hugh Conyngham Montgomery 4th Baronet (age 68) died. His brother Alexander (age 55) succeeded 5th Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
On 2nd November 1918 Coplestone Richard Bampfylde 3rd Baron Poltimore (age 58) died. His son George (age 36) succeeded 4th Baron Politmore, 9th Baronet Bampfylde of Poltimore in Devon.
On 2nd November 1935 Henry Scudamore-Stanhope 11th Earl of Chesterfield (age 80) died. His nephew Edward succeeded 12th Earl Chesterfield, 12th Baron Stanhope of Shelford in Nottinghamshire, 6th Baronet Stanhope of Stanwell.
On 2nd November 1945 Robert Newman 1st Baron Mamhead (age 74) died unmarried. Baron Mamhead of Exeter in Devon extinct. His first cousin once removed Ralph (age 43) succeeded 5th Baronet Newman of Stokeley and Mamhead in Devon.
On 2nd November 1946 Seymour Berkeley Portman 6th Viscount Portman (age 78) died. His brother Gerald (age 71) succeeded 7th Viscount Portman, 7th Baron Portman.
On 2nd November 1979 George Brodrick 2nd Earl of Midleton (age 91) died. Earl Midleton extinct. His second cousin Trevor (age 76) succeeded 10th Viscount Midleton of Midleton in Cork, 10th Baron Brodrick of Midleton in Cork, 8th Baron Brodrick of Peper Harrow in Surrey.
On 2nd November 1982 Felix Brunner 3rd Baronet (age 85) died. His son John (age 55) succeeded 4th Baronet Brunner of Druids Cross in Lancashire.
On 2nd November 1989 Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox 9th Duke of Richmond and Lennox 4th Duke of Gordon (age 85) died. His son Charles (age 60) succeeded 10th Duke Richmond, 5th Duke Gordon, 10th Earl March, 10th Baron Settrington.
On 2nd November 2018 John Russell 27th Baron de Clifford (age 90) died. His nephew Miles (age 52) succeeded 28th Baron de Clifford.