The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Baronet Ireland is in Lords Temporal Ireland.
On 18th October 1841 Henry Winston Barron 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford. Anna Leigh Guy Page-Turner Lady Barron by marriage Lady Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford.
On 1st August 1863 Henry Winston Barron 1st Baronet [aged 67] and Augusta Anne Somerset Lady Barron [aged 39] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford. The difference in their ages was 28 years.
On 19th April 1872 Henry Winston Barron 1st Baronet [aged 76] died. His son Henry [aged 47] succeeded 2nd Baronet Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford.
On 13th September 1900 Henry Page-Turner Barron 2nd Baronet [aged 75] died unmarried. Baronet Barron of Glenanna and Barroncourt in County Waterford extinct.
The London Gazette 17404. Whitehall, October 3, 1818.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, for granting the dignity of a Baronet of the said United Kingdom to the following Gentlemen respectively, and to the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten, viz.
The Honourable Alexander Maitland [aged 90], of Clifton, in the county of Mid-Lothian, and of Rose-Hill, in the county of Hertford, General in the Army, and Colonel of the 49th Regiment.
Henry Johnson [aged 70], of the city of Bath, in the county of Somerset, Esq. General in the Army, and Colonel of tine 81st Regiment.
Anthony Farrington [aged 76], of Blackheath, in the county of Kent, Esq. General in the Army, Colonel Commandant of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and Director-General of Artillery and Field Train.
Sir Harry Calvert, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Lieutenant-General in the Army, Colonel of the 14th Regiment of Foot, and Adjutant-General of the Forces.
James Campbell, of Inverneil, in the county of Argyll, Esq. Lieutenant-General in the Army, Kitight Grand Cross of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, and Knight Commander of the Royal Sicilian Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit.
Sir James Willoughby Gordon, of Niton, in the Isle of Wight, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Major General in the Army, Colonel of the 85th Regiment, and Quarter-Master-General to the Forces.
Felton Elwill Bathurst Hervey [aged 36], of Lainston, in the county of Southampton, Esq. Colonel in the Army, Extra Aide-de-Camp to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, Lieutenant-Colonel of the 14th Regiment of Light Dragoons, and a Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath; with remainder, in failure of issue male, to his brother Frederick Anne Hervey [aged 35], of Clarendon Park, in the county of Wilts, Esq. and his heirs male.
John Powell [aged 65], of Hardwick, and of Worthen, in the county of Salop, Esq. and in default of male issue, to Edward Kynaston [aged 60], of Risby and Fornham Saint-Genevieve, in the county of Suffolk, Clerk (brother of the said John Powell), and his heirs male.
John Acland [aged 62], of Fairfield, in the county of Somerset, and of Newhouse, in the county of Devon, Esq.
Antony Lechmere [aged 51], of the Rhyd, in the county of Worcester, Esq.
Sir Edmond Lacon, of Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk, Knight. [Note. Mary Berwick Lady Lechmere by marriage Lady Lechmere of Rhyd in Worcestershire.]
John Shelley Sidney [aged 47], of Penshurst-place, in the county of Kent, Esq.
Thomas Hare, of Stow Hall, in the county of Norfolk, Esq.
Edward Stracey, of Rackheath Hall, in the county of Norfolk, Esq.
George Shiffher, of Combe-place, in the county of Sussex, Esq.
John Croft, of Cowling Hall, in the north riding of the county of York, Esq.
Robert Bateson [aged 36], of Belvoir Park, in the county of Down, Esq.
Matthew John Tierney, of Brighthelmstone, in the county of Sussex, and of Dover-street, in the county of Middlesex, Esq. Doctor of Physic, Physician in Ordinary to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, and Physician to His Royal High ness's Household at Brighthelmstone.
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On 21st April 1863 Robert Bateson 1st Baronet [aged 81] died. His son Thomas [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
On 1st December 1890 Thomas Bateson 1st Baron Deramore [aged 71] died. His brother George [aged 67] succeeded 2nd Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, 3rd Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
On 29th April 1893 George de Yarburgh-Bateson 2nd Baron Deramore [aged 70] died. His son Robert [aged 27] succeeded 3rd Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, 4th Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
On 1st April 1936 Robert Wilfred de Yarburgh-Bateson 3rd Baron Deramore [aged 70] died without male issue. His brother George [aged 65] succeeded 4th Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, 5th Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 4th November 1943 George Yarburgh-Bateson 4th Baron Deramore [aged 72] died. His son Stephen [aged 40] succeeded 5th Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, 6th Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
On 23rd December 1964 Stephen de Yarburgh-Bateson 5th Baron Deramore [aged 61] died. His brother Richard [aged 53] succeeded 6th Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, 7th Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down.
On 20th August 2006 Richard de Yarburgh-Bateson 6th Baron Deramore [aged 95] died. Baron Deramore of Belvoir in County Down, Baronet Bateson of Belvoir Park in County Down extinct.
On 21st May 1814 Admiral John Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 48] was created 1st Baronet Beresford of Bagnall in County Waterford.
On 17th August 1815 Admiral John Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 49] and Harriet Elizabeth Peirse Lady Beresford were married. She by marriage Lady Beresford of Bagnall in County Waterford. He the illegitmate son of George de la Poer Beresford 1st Marquess Waterford.
On 26th May 1836 Admiral John Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 70] and Amelia Bailie Lady Beresford were married. She by marriage Lady Beresford of Bagnall in County Waterford. He the illegitmate son of George de la Poer Beresford 1st Marquess Waterford.
On 2nd October 1844 Admiral John Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 78] died. His son George [aged 33] succeeded 2nd Baronet Beresford of Bagnall in County Waterford.
On 11th February 1873 George Beresford 2nd Baronet [aged 61] died. His nephew Henry [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Beresford of Bagnall in County Waterford.
On 5th May 1665 Tristram Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 70] was created 1st Baronet Beresford of Coleraine in Londonderry.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 18th January 1673 Tristram Beresford 1st Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Randal [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Baronet Beresford of Coleraine in Londonderry. Catherine Annesley Lady Beresford [aged 39] by marriage Lady Beresford of Coleraine in Londonderry.
On 19th October 1681 Randal Beresford 2nd Baronet [aged 45] died. His son Tristram [aged 12] succeeded 3rd Baronet Beresford of Coleraine in Londonderry.
In February 1687 Tristram Beresford 3rd Baronet [aged 18] and Nichola Sophia Hamilton Lady Beresford [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Lady Beresford of Coleraine in Londonderry.
On 3rd January 1764 Arthur Brooke 1st Baronet [aged 38] was created 1st Baronet Brooke of Colebrooke in Fermanagh.
On 7th March 1785 Arthur Brooke 1st Baronet [aged 59] died at Sackville Street Dublin. Baronet Brooke of Colebrooke in Fermanagh extinct.
On 30th March 1622 Richard Browne 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Browne of Kishack in the County of Dublin. Mary Plunkett Lady Browne by marriage Lady Browne of Kishack in the County of Dublin.
In 1642 Richard Browne 1st Baronet died. His son Silvester succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Kishack in the County of Dublin.
On 8th May 1657 Silvester Browne 2nd Baronet died. His brother Richard succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of Kishack in the County of Dublin.
1682 Richard Browne 3rd Baronet died. Baronet Browne of Kishack in the County of Dublin extinct.
On 16th February 1622 Valentine Brown 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
On 13th September 1633 Valentine Brown 1st Baronet died. His son Valentine succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 25th April 1640 Valentine Browne 2nd Baronet died. His son Valentine [aged 2] succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
In 1694 Valentine Browne 3rd Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Nicholas [aged 34] succeeded 4th Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
On 26th April 1720 Nicholas Browne 4th Baronet [aged 60] died. His son Valentine [aged 25] succeeded 5th Baronet Browne of Molahiffe in County Kerry.
On 15th May 1670 John Browne 1st Baronet [aged 66] died. His son George [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo. Alicia Bingham Lady Browne [aged 39] by marriage Lady Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
In May 1698 George Browne 2nd Baronet [aged 71] died. His son John [aged 34] succeeded 3rd Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
In 1711 John Browne 3rd Baronet [aged 47] died. His son George [aged 26] succeeded 4th Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
On 8th May 1737 George Browne 4th Baronet [aged 52] died. His brother John [aged 51] succeeded 5th Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
In 1762 John Browne 5th Baronet [aged 75] died. His son George [aged 37] succeeded 6th Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
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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In 1765 George Browne 6th Baronet [aged 40] died. His brother John [aged 38] succeeded 7th Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
On 7th June 1794 John Browne 1st Baron Kilmaine [aged 68] died. His son James [aged 29] succeeded 2nd Baron Kilmain, 8th Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
John Browne 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Browne of The Neale in County Mayo.
On 16th August 1628 Thomas Butler 1st Baronet [aged 50] was created 1st Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
In 1642 Thomas Butler 1st Baronet [aged 64] died. His son Edmund succeeded 2nd Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
Before 1653 Edmund Butler 2nd Baronet died. His son Thomas [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
Around February 1704 Thomas Butler 3rd Baronet [aged 84] died. His son Pierce [aged 34] succeeded 4th Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
On 17th April 1732 Pierce Butler 4th Baronet [aged 62] died without male issue. His nephew Richard [aged 33] succeeded 5th Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 25th December 1771 Richard Butler 5th Baronet [aged 72] died. His son Thomas succeeded 6th Baronet Butler of Cloughgrenan in County Carlow.
In 1782 Benjamin Rupert Chapman 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
In 1810 Benjamin Rupert Chapman 1st Baronet died. His son Thomas [aged 54] succeeded 2nd Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
In 1837 Thomas Chapman 2nd Baronet [aged 81] died. His son Montagu [aged 28] succeeded 3rd Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
On 17th May 1852 Montagu Lowther Chapman 3rd Baronet [aged 43] died at sea unmarried when the vessel in which he was sailing disappeared without trace. His brother Benjamin [aged 42] succeeded 4th Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
On 3rd November 1888 Benjamin James Chapman 4th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Montagu [aged 35] succeeded 5th Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
In 1907 Montagu Richard Chapman 5th Baronet [aged 54] died. His brother Benjamin [aged 42] succeeded 6th Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
In 1914 Benjamin Rupert Chapman 6th Baronet [aged 49] died. His first cousin Thomas [aged 67] succeeded 6th Baronet Chapman of Killua Castle.
In early 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded of further tranche of those who supported his Restoration...
On 2nd January 1661 Henry Bedingfield 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Bedingfield of Oxburgh in Norfolk.
On 10th January 1661 Andrew Rutherford 1st Earl Teviot was created 1st Baron Rutherford with special remainder to his heirs and assignees whatsoever, and that under what provisions, restrictions, and conditions the said Lord Rutherford should think fit.
On 23rd January 1661 John Cole 1st Baronet [aged 41] was created Baronet Cole of Newland.
On 23rd February 1661 Edward Smythe 1st Baronet [aged 41] was created 1st Baronet Smythe.
On 4th March 1661 Compton Reade 1st Baronet [aged 36] was created 1st Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire. Mary Cornwall Lady Reade [aged 31] by marriage Lady Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 10th March 1661 Brian Broughton 1st Baronet [aged 42] was created 1st Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 20th March 1661 Thomas Rich 1st Baronet [aged 60] was created 1st Baronet Rich of Sonning in Berkshire.
On 29th March 1661 Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley [aged 21] was created 1st Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath.
On 30th March 1661 James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde [aged 50] was created 1st Duke Ormonde by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde [aged 45] by marriage Duchess Ormonde.
On 30th March 1661 John Fettiplace 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire. Anne Wenman Lady Fettiplace [aged 31] by marriage Lady Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire.
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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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In or before 1669 John Cole 1st Baronet [aged 48] and Elizabeth Chichester [aged 38] were married. She by marriage Lady Cole of Newland.
In 1691 John Cole 1st Baronet [aged 71] died. His son Arthur Jones [aged 22] succeeded 2nd Baronet Cole of Newland.
In 1692 Arthur Cole 1st Baron Ranelagh [aged 23] and Catherine Byron Baroness Ranelagh were married. She by marriage Lady Cole of Newland.
On 5th October 1754 Arthur Cole 1st Baron Ranelagh [aged 85] died without issue. Baron Ranelagh of Ranelagh in Wicklow and Baronet Cole of Newland extinct.
In 1621 Charles Coote 1st Baronet [aged 40] was created 1st Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 7th May 1642 Charles Coote 1st Baronet [aged 61] was killed in Trim, County Meath during an Irish Confederacy counter-attack. His son Charles [aged 32] succeeded 2nd Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 17th December 1661 Charles Coote 1st Earl Mountrath [aged 51] died of smallpox. He was buried in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin [Map]. Charles Coote 2nd Earl of Mountrath [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Earl Mountrath, 3rd Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 30th August 1672 Charles Coote 2nd Earl of Mountrath [aged 42] died. Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath [aged 17] succeeded 3rd Earl Mountrath, 4th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 29th May 1709 Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath [aged 54] died. Charles Coote 4th Earl of Mountrath [aged 29] succeeded 4th Earl Mountrath, 5th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 14th September 1715 Charles Coote 4th Earl of Mountrath [aged 35] died unmarried. Henry Coote 5th Earl of Mountrath [aged 31] succeeded 5th Earl Mountrath, 6th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
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.
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On 27th March 1720 Henry Coote 5th Earl of Mountrath [aged 36] died unmarried. Algernon Coote 6th Earl of Mountrath [aged 30] succeeded 6th Earl Mountrath, 7th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 27th August 1744 Algernon Coote 6th Earl of Mountrath [aged 55] died. Charles Coote 7th Earl of Mountrath [aged 19] succeeded 7th Earl Mountrath, 8th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 2nd March 1802 Charles Coote 7th Earl of Mountrath [aged 77] died. Earl Mountrath extinct. Charles Henry Coote 9th Baronet [aged 9] succeeded 9th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe. His fourth cousin Charles [aged 47] succeeded 2nd Baron Castle Coote.
On 21st November 1706 Richard Cox 1st Baronet [aged 56] was created 1st Baronet Cox Dunmanway in County Cork.
On 3rd May 1733 Richard Cox 1st Baronet [aged 83] died of apoplexy. His grandson Richard [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baronet Cox Dunmanway in County Cork.
In 1766 Richard Cox 2nd Baronet [aged 64] died. Michael Cox 3rd Baronet succeeded 3rd Baronet Cox Dunmanway in County Cork.
In 1918 James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Craig.
The London Gazette 12915. Whitehall, August 28 [1787]. THE King has been pleased to order Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the Kingdom of Ireland, containing His Majesty's Grants of the Dignity of a Baronet of that Kingdom to the following Gentlemen, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies, viz.
William Richardson, of Augher in the County of Tyrone, Esq;
John Craven Carden, of Templemore in the. County of Tipperary, Esq;
Charles Desvoeux, of India-Ville, in the Queen's County, Esq;
Edward Leflie, of Tarbert in the County of Kerry, Esq;
Henry Mannix, of Richmond in the Connty of Cork, Esq; and
Richard Gorges Meredyth, of Catherine's Grove in the County of Dublin, Esq;
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In 1814 Charles Vinchon Des Voeux 1st Baronet died. His son Charles [aged 34] succeeded 2nd Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
On 28th September 1858 Charles Des Voeux 2nd Baronet [aged 79] died. His son Henry [aged 51] succeeded 3rd Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County. Sophia Catherine Coventry Lady Gresley and Des Voeux by marriage Lady De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
On 4th January 1868 Henry William Des Voeux 3rd Baronet [aged 61] died. His half brother Frederick [aged 20] succeeded 4th Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
On 3rd March 1872 Frederick Assheton Des Voeux 4th Baronet [aged 24] died unmarried. His first cousin Henry [aged 49] succeeded 5th Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County. Alice Magdalene Egerton Lady Des Voeux [aged 30] by marriage Lady De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 20th January 1894 Henry Dalrymple Des Voeux 5th Baronet [aged 71] died. His brother Charles [aged 66] succeeded 6th Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
On 11th March 1914 Charles Champagné Des Voeux 6th Baronet [aged 86] died. His son Frederick [aged 57] succeeded 7th Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County. Hylda Henrietta Brooke Lady Des Voeux [aged 35] by marriage Lady De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
On 4th January 1937 Frederick Des Voeux 7th Baronet [aged 79] died. His brother Edward [aged 73] succeeded 8th Baronet De Voeux of Indiaville in Queen's County.
In 1710 Matthew Deane 1st Baronet [aged 84] was created 1st Baronet Deane of Muskerry in Cork.
In 1711 Matthew Deane 1st Baronet [aged 85] died. His son Robert succeeded 2nd Baronet Deane of Muskerry in Cork.
In 1712 Robert Tilson Deane 2nd Baronet died. His son Matthew [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baronet Deane of Muskerry in Cork.
On 11th March 1747 Matthew Deane 3rd Baronet [aged 67] died. His son Matthew [aged 41] succeeded 4th Baronet Deane of Muskerry in Cork.
On 10th June 1751 Matthew Deane 4th Baronet [aged 45] died. His brother Robert [aged 44] succeeded 5th Baronet Deane of Muskerry in Cork.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 21st December 1686 Thomas Domvile 1st Baronet [aged 31] was created 1st Baronet Domvile of Templeogue.
On 15th April 1721 Thomas Domvile 1st Baronet [aged 66] died. His son Compton [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Baronet Domvile of Templeogue.
On 13th March 1768 Compton Domvile 2nd Baronet [aged 72] died. Baronet Domvile of Templeogue extinct. Charles Pocklington aka Domvile [aged 28] inherited his estates and adopted the surname Domvile.
On 2nd September 1650 Richard Fanshawe 1st Baronet [aged 42] was created 1st Baronet Fanshawe of Donmore. Anne Harrison Lady Fanshawe [aged 25] by marriage Lady Fanshawe of Donmore.
On 16th June 1666 Richard Fanshawe 1st Baronet [aged 58] died. His son Richard [aged 1] succeeded 2nd Baronet Fanshawe of Donmore.
In 1694 Richard Fanshawe 2nd Baronet [aged 29] died. Baronet Fanshawe of Donmore extinct.
In 1787 Richard Gorges-Meredyth 1st Baronet [aged 51] was created 1st Baronet Gorges-Meredyth of Catharines Grove.
In September 1821 Richard Gorges-Meredyth 1st Baronet [aged 86] died without male issue. Baronet Gorges-Meredyth of Catharines Grove extinct.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 23rd December 1842 Hugh Gough [aged 63] was created 1st Baronet Gough of Synone and Drangan in County Tipperary.
On 2nd March 1869 Hugh Gough 1st Viscount Gough [aged 89] died at his home St Helen's Booterstown. He was buried at Stillorgan, Dublin. His son George [aged 54] succeeded 2nd Viscount Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick, 2nd Baron Gough of Chin-Kang-Foo in China and of Maharajpore and the Sutlej in the East Indies, 2nd Baronet Gough of Synone and Drangan in County Tipperary. Jane Arbuthnot Viscountess Gough [aged 52] by marriage Viscountess Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick.
On 31st May 1895 George Gough 2nd Viscount Gough [aged 80] died. His son Hugh [aged 45] succeeded 3rd Viscount Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick, 3rd Baron Gough of Chin-Kang-Foo in China and of Maharajpore and the Sutlej in the East Indies, 3rd Baronet Gough of Synone and Drangan in County Tipperary. Georgiana Pakenham Viscountess Gough [aged 31] by marriage Viscountess Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick.
On 14th October 1919 Hugh Gough 3rd Viscount Gough [aged 70] died. His son Hugh [aged 27] succeeded 4th Viscount Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick, 4th Baron Gough of Chin-Kang-Foo in China and of Maharajpore and the Sutlej in the East Indies, 4th Baronet Gough of Synone and Drangan in County Tipperary.
On 4th December 1951 Hugh Gough 4th Viscount Gough [aged 59] died. His son Shane [aged 10] succeeded 5th Viscount Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick, 5th Baron Gough of Chin-Kang-Foo in China and of Maharajpore and the Sutlej in the East Indies, 5th Baronet Gough of Synone and Drangan in County Tipperary.
In 1827 Samuel Hayes 2nd Baronet [aged 54] died. His son Edmund [aged 20] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hayes of Drumboe Castle in County Donegal.
On 10th December 1784 Joseph Hoare 1st Baronet [aged 76] was created 1st Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 24th December 1801 Joseph Hoare 1st Baronet [aged 93] died. His son Edward [aged 56] succeeded 2nd Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 30th April 1814 Edward Hoare 2nd Baronet [aged 69] died. His son Joseph [aged 39] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
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.
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On 26th November 1852 Joseph Wallis Hoare 3rd Baronet [aged 77] died. His son Edward [aged 50] succeeded 4th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 15th November 1882 Edward Hoare 4th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son Joseph [aged 54] succeeded 5th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 30th April 1904 Joseph Wallis O'Bryen Hoare 5th Baronet [aged 75] died. His son Sydney [aged 43] succeeded 6th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 8th October 1933 Sydney James O'Bryen Hoare 6th Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Edward [aged 35] succeeded 7th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork. Nina Mary Hope-Wallace Lady Hoare [aged 27] by marriage Lady Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 4th December 1969 Edward O'Bryen Hoare 7th Baronet [aged 71] died. His son Timothy [aged 35] succeeded 8th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 18th January 2008 Timothy Edward Charles Hoare 8th Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Charles [aged 36] succeeded 9th Baronet Hoare of Annabella in County Cork.
On 24th February 1775 John Allen Johnson-Walsh 1st Baronet [aged 30] was created 1st Baronet Johnson of Ballykilcavan.
In 1801 John Keane 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Keane of Belmont and Cappoquin in Waterford.
The London Gazette 15382. Whitehall, July 7, 1801; The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the following Gentlemen, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies law fully begotten, viz.
John Dillon, of Lismullen, in the County of Meath, Esq; a Baron of the Holy Roman Empire:
John Keane [aged 44], of Belmont and Cappoquia, in the County of Waterford, Esq.
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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On 19th April 1829 John Keane 1st Baronet [aged 71] died. His son Richard [aged 49] succeeded 2nd Baronet Keane of Belmont and Cappoquin in Waterford.
On 27th September 1682 Robert King 1st Baronet [aged 57] was created 1st Baronet King of Boyle Abbot.
On 1st March 1707 Robert King 1st Baronet [aged 82] died. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 2nd Baronet King of Boyle Abbot.
On 19th March 1720 John King 2nd Baronet [aged 39] died. His brother Henry [aged 39] succeeded 3rd Baronet King of Boyle Abbot.
Before 18th February 1724 Henry King 3rd Baronet [aged 43] and Isabella Wingfield Lady King [aged 41] were married. She by marriage Lady Queen of Boyle Abbot.
On 1st January 1740 Henry King 3rd Baronet [aged 59] died. His son Robert [aged 15] succeeded 4th Baronet King of Boyle Abbot.
On 22nd May 1755 Robert King 1st Baron Kingsborough [aged 31] died unmarried. Baron Kingsborough extinct. His brother Edward [aged 29] succeeded 5th Baronet King of Boyle Abbot.
In 1776 Nicholas Lawless 1st Baron Cloncurry [aged 40] was created 1st Baronet Lawless of Abington in Limerick. Margaret Browne Baroness Cloncurry [aged 40] by marriage Lady Lawless of Abington in Limerick.
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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On 28th August 1799 Nicholas Lawless 1st Baron Cloncurry [aged 63] died. His son Valentine [aged 26] succeeded 2nd Baron Cloncurry of Cloncurry in Limerick, 2nd Baronet Lawless of Abington in Limerick.
In 1876 John Leslie 1st Baronet [aged 53] was created 1st Baronet Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan.
On 23rd January 1916 John Leslie 1st Baronet [aged 93] died. His son John [aged 58] succeeded 2nd Baronet Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan. Leonie Blanche Jerome Lady Leslie [aged 57] by marriage Lady Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan.
On 25th January 1944 John Leslie 2nd Baronet [aged 86] died at Glaslough. His son John [aged 58] succeeded 3rd Baronet Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan.
On 14th August 1971 John Randolph Leslie 3rd Baronet [aged 85] died. His son John [aged 54] succeeded 4th Baronet Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan.
On 18th April 2016 John Leslie 4th Baronet [aged 99] died unmarried. Baronet Leslie of Glaslough in County Monaghan Dormant. Shaun Leslie [aged 68] is the de jure 5th Baronet although has yet to make a formal application to be included on the Official Roll.
On 1st March 1791 Thomas Lighton 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Lighton of Merville in County Dublin.
In 1730 Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet [aged 68] was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 19th October 1733 Thomas Molyneux 1st Baronet [aged 72] died. His son Daniel [aged 25] succeeded 2nd Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
In 1738 Daniel Molyneux 2nd Baronet [aged 30] died. His brother Capel [aged 21] succeeded 3rd Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
In August 1797 Capel Molyneux 3rd Baronet [aged 80] died. His son Capel [aged 31] succeeded 4th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh. Elizabeth Perrin Lady Molyneux [aged 28] by marriage Lady Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
In 1832 Capel Molyneux 4th Baronet [aged 66] died. His brother Thomas [aged 65] succeeded 5th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
On 26th November 1841 General Thomas Molyneau 5th Baronet [aged 74] died. His son George [aged 28] succeeded 6th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh. Emma Green Lady Molyneux [aged 26] by marriage Lady Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
On 25th January 1848 George Molyneux 6th Baronet [aged 34] died. His son Capel [aged 6] succeeded 7th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
On 13th January 1863 Capel Molyneux 7th Baronet [aged 21] and Mary Emily Fitzgerald Lady Molyneux [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Lady Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
On 24th January 1879 Capel Molyneux 7th Baronet [aged 37] died. His first cousin once removed John [aged 59] succeeded 8th Baronet Molyneux of Castle Dillon in Armagh.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 3rd October 1808 Henry Conyngham Montgomery 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
Before 1830 Henry Conyngham Montgomery 1st Baronet [aged 64] and Sarah Mercer Grove Lady Montgomery were married. She by marriage Lady Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
In 1830 Henry Conyngham Montgomery 1st Baronet [aged 65] died. His son Henry [aged 27] succeeded 2nd Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
In 1878 Henry Conyngham Montgomery 2nd Baronet [aged 75] died without issue. His brother Alexander [aged 70] succeeded 3rd Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
On 13th June 1888 Admiral Alexander Montgomery 3rd Baronet [aged 81] died. His son Hugh [aged 40] succeeded 4th Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
On 2nd November 1915 Hugh Conyngham Montgomery 4th Baronet [aged 68] died. His brother Alexander [aged 55] succeeded 5th Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal.
On 13th November 1939 Alexander Cecil Montgomery 5th Baronet [aged 79] died. Baronet Montgomery of The Hall in County Donegal extinct.
On 9th October 1781 William Gleadowe-Newcomen 1st Baronet [aged 40] was created 1st Baronet Newcomen of Carrickglass.
On 21st August 1807 William Gleadowe-Newcomen 1st Baronet [aged 66] died. His son Thomas [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Baronet Newcomen of Carrickglass.
William Henry Roger Palmer 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Palmer of Kenure Park in Dublin.
On 24th December 1802 Joseph Peacocke 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Peacocke of Grange in Limerick and Barntinck in Clare.
In 1812 Joseph Peacocke 1st Baronet died. His son Nathaniel [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Baronet Peacocke of Grange in Limerick and Barntinck in Clare. Henrietta Morris Lady Peacocke by marriage Lady Peacocke of Grange in Limerick and Barntinck in Clare.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1847 Nathaniel Levett Peacocke 2nd Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Joseph [aged 42] succeeded 3rd Baronet Peacocke of Grange in Limerick and Barntinck in Clare.
In 1876 Joseph Francis Peacocke 3rd Baronet [aged 71] died. Baronet Peacocke of Grange in Limerick and Barntinck in Clare extinct.
On 15th July 1836 John Power 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Power of Kilfane in County Kilkenny.
On 27th August 1675 Robert Reading 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Reading of Dublin.
On 14th June 1748 James Somerville 1st Baronet [aged 50] was created 1st Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
On 16th August 1748 James Somerville 1st Baronet [aged 50] died. His son Quaile [aged 34] succeeded 2nd Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
On 5th December 1772 Quaile Somerville 2nd Baronet [aged 58] died. His son James succeeded 3rd Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
On 11th July 1831 Marcus Somerville 4th Baronet died. His son William [aged 29] succeeded 5th Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
On 8th December 1873 William Meredyth Somerville 1st Baron Meredyth and Athlumney [aged 71] died. His son James [aged 8] succeeded 2nd Baron Athlumney of Somerville and Dollarstown in County Meath, 2nd Baron Meredyth of Dollardstown in County Meath, 6th Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 8th January 1929 James Somerville 2nd Baron Meredyth and Athlumney [aged 63] died without issue. Baron Athlumney of Somerville and Dollarstown in County Meath and Baron Meredyth of Dollardstown in County Meath extinct. Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath dormant.
James Quaile Somerville 3rd Baronet died. His son Marcus succeeded 4th Baronet Somerville of Somerville in County Meath.
On 2nd May 1623 William Stewart 1st Baronet [aged 53] was created 1st Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 8th October 1646 William Stewart 1st Baronet [aged 76] died. His son Alexander [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 3rd September 1650 Alexander Stewart 2nd Baronet [aged 22] died. His son William succeeded 3rd Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 3rd August 1692 George Hamilton was killed in action at Steenkerque during the Battle of Steenkerque.
William Stewart 1st Viscount Mountjoy [aged 41] was killed. His son William [aged 17] succeeded 2nd Viscount Mountjoy, 2nd Baron Stewart of Ramelton, 4th Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 10th January 1728 William Stewart 2nd Viscount Monutjoy [aged 53] died. His son William [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Viscount Mountjoy, 3rd Baron Stewart of Ramelton, 5th Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 14th August 1769 William Stewart 1st Earl of Blessington [aged 60] died. He was buried at Silchester, Hampshire [Map]. Earl Blessington, Viscount Mountjoy, Baron Stewart of Ramelton extinct. His third cousin Annesley [aged 44] succeeded 6th Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
In March 1801 Annesley Stewart 6th Baronet [aged 76] died. His son James [aged 41] succeeded 7th Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
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.
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On 20th May 1827 James Stewart 7th Baronet [aged 67] died. His son James [aged 39] succeeded 8th Baronet Stewart of Ramelton.
On 13th September 1624 Humphrey Style 1st Baronet [aged 28] was created 1st Baronet Style of Farnham.
On 10th November 1659 Humphrey Style 1st Baronet [aged 63] died without issue. Baronet Style of Farnham and Baronet Style of Beckenham in Kent extinct.
In 1686 Patrick Trant 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Trant of Portarlington.
In 1694 Patrick Trant 1st Baronet [aged 54] died. Baronet Trant of Portarlington forfeit.
In 1622 William Tufton 1st Baronet [aged 33] was created 1st Baronet Tufton of Vintners in Kent. Anne Cave Lady Tufton by marriage Lady Tufton of Vintners in Kent.
On 22nd July 1846 William Verner 1st Baronet [aged 63] was created 1st Baronet Verner of Verner's Bridge in County Armagh. Harriet Wingfield by marriage Lady Verner of Verner's Bridge in County Armagh.
On 13th July 1698 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet [aged 30] was created 1st Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
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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On 6th August 1730 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet [aged 62] died. He was buried at St Anne's Church, Dublin. His son John succeeded 2nd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
In 1761 John Vesey 1st Baron Knapton died. His son Thomas [aged 26] succeeded 2nd Baron Knapton, 3rd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
On 13th October 1804 Thomas Vesey 1st Viscount Vesci [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 33] succeeded 2nd Viscount Vesci of Abbeyleix in Queen's County, 3rd Baron Knapton, 4th Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
On 19th October 1855 John Vesey 2nd Viscount Vesci [aged 84] died. His son Thomas [aged 52] succeeded 3rd Viscount Vesci of Abbeyleix in Queen's County, 4th Baron Knapton, 5th Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
On 23rd December 1875 Thomas Vesey 3rd Viscount Vesci [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 31] succeeded 4th Viscount Vesci of Abbeyleix in Queen's County, 5th Baron Knapton, 6th Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix. Evelyn Charteris Viscountess Vesci [aged 26] by marriage Viscountess Vesci of Abbeyleix in Queen's County.
On 6th July 1903 John "Yvo" Vesey 4th Viscount Vesci [aged 59] died without male issue. His nephew Yvo [aged 21] succeeded 5th Viscount Vesci of Abbeyleix in Queen's County, 6th Baron Knapton, 7th Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
In 1705 Robert Maude 1st Baronet [aged 28] was created 1st Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary.
On 4th August 1750 Robert Maude 1st Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Thomas [aged 23] succeeded 2nd Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary.
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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On 17th May 1777 Thomas Maude 1st Baron Montalt [aged 50] died unmarried. Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary extinct. His brother Cornwallis [aged 47] succeeded 3rd Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary. Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [aged 18] by marriage Lady of Dundrum in Tipperary.
On 23rd August 1803 Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [aged 73] died. His son Thomas [aged 36] succeeded 2nd Viscount Hawarden, 2nd Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary, 4th Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary. Frances Anne Agar Viscountess Hawarden by marriage Viscountess Hawarden.
On 26th February 1807 Thomas Ralph Maude 2nd Viscount Hawarden [aged 39] died. His half brother Cornwallis [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Viscount Hawarden, 3rd Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary, 5th Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary.
On 12th October 1856 Cornwallis Maude 3rd Viscount Hawarden [aged 76] died. His son Cornwallis [aged 39] succeeded 4th Viscount Hawarden, 4th Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary, 6th Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary.
James Stewart 7th Baronet succeeded 7th Baronet of Fort Stewart in the Donegal.