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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Earl Antrim is in Earl Ireland.
In 1620 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim was created 1st Earl Antrim 1C. Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
On 10th December 1636 Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim died. His son Randall (age 27) succeeded 2nd Earl Antrim 1C.
In 1665 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 50) and Elizabeth Annesley (age 25) were married. She by marriage Countess Antrim 1C. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley (age 50) and Elizabeth Altham Countess Anglesey (age 44). He the son of Randal "Arranach" Macdonnell 1st Earl Antrim and Alice O'Neill Countess Antrim.
On 3rd February 1683 Randall MacDonnell 1st Marquess Antrim (age 73) died. Marquess of Antrim 1C extinct. His brother Alexander (age 68) succeeded 3rd Earl Antrim 1C. Helena Burke Countess Antrim by marriage Countess Antrim 1C.
In 1699 Alexander Macdonnell 3rd Earl Antrim (age 84) died. His son Randal (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Antrim 1C.
On 19th October 1721 Randal MacDonnell 4th Earl of Antrim (age 41) died. His son Alexander (age 8) succeeded 5th Earl Antrim 1C.
In 1775 Alexander MacDonnell 5th Earl of Antrim (age 62) died. His son Randal (age 25) succeeded 6th Earl Antrim 1C.