Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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County Armagh is in Province of Ulster.
In 1760 Francis Johnston was born to William Johnston at Armagh. He married before 1823 Anne Barnes.
Before 1672 John Vesey (age 33) was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.
In 1806 Francis Johnston (age 46) designed Armagh Court House built between 1806 and 1809.
In 1789 Francis Johnston (age 29) was commissioned by Archbishop Richard Robinson 1st Baron Rokeby (age 81), and Archbishop of Armagh to design the Armagh Observatory.
Time Team Series 3 Episode 5: Palace of the Irish Kings was filmed between 7th April 1995 and 9th April 1995. It was originally shown on 4th February 1996.
Location: Navan Fort, Armagh [Map].
On 2nd October 1841 Capel Molyneux 7th Baronet was born to George Molyneux 6th Baronet (age 27) and Emma Green Lady Molyneux (age 26) at Castle Dillon House, Armagh [Map]. He married 13th January 1863 Mary Emily Fitzgerald Lady Molyneux.
On 1st August 1776 Archibald Acheson 2nd Earl Gosford was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford (age 31) and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford (age 26) at Market Hill He married before 20th August 1806 Mary Sparrow Countess Gosford and had issue.
In 1778 Olivia Acheson was born to Arthur Acheson 1st Earl Gosford (age 33) and Millicent Pole Countess Gosford (age 28) at Market Hill. She married 14th March 1797 Brigadier-General Robert Bernard Sparrow and had issue.
On 18th January 1796 Reverend Richard Buckby (age 73) died. He was buried at Seagoe Churchyard where his incription reads ... Sacred to the memory of the Rev Richard Buckby who Departed this life January 18th 1796 aged 72 years late Vicar of the parish of Segoe 33 years a sincere friend To the family drops a tear of sorrow for the departure Of the above worthy and honourable character.
Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb is also in Prehistoric Ireland.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Between 3500BC and 2900BC. Slieve Gullion Passage Tomb [Map] is a restored Neolithic Passage Tomb on top of Slieve Gullion mountain; said to be the highest Passage Tomb in Ireland. The entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Radiocarbon dating suggests it was built c.3500–2900
On 18th August 1892 George Victor Drogo Montagu 8th Duke Manchester (age 39) died at Tandragee Castle. His son William (age 15) succeeded 9th Duke Manchester, 12th Earl Manchester, 12th Viscount Mandeville, 12th Baron Montagu of Kimbolton.
On 2nd October 1902 Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester was born to William Montagu 9th Duke Manchester (age 25) and Helena Zimmerman (age 24) at Tandragee Castle. He married (1) 5th May 1927 Nell Vere Stead Duchess Manchester and had issue (2) 7th February 1969 Elizabeth Fullerton.