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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.
Earl Bellomont is in Earl Ireland.
In 1680 Charles Kirkoven 1st Earl Bellomont (age 36) was created 1st Earl Bellomont. Frances Willoughby Countess Bellomont (age 37) by marriage Countess Bellomont.
In 1683 Charles Kirkoven 1st Earl Bellomont (age 39) died. Earl Bellomont and Baron Wotton extinct. He was buried at Canterbury Cathedral [Map]. He willed Boughton aka Bocton Place, Kent [Map] to his nephew, Charles Stanhope aka Wooton (age 7), son of his half-brother Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Chesterfield (age 49).
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 The land grant was highly controversial in Parliament, and was eventually rescinded by William.
On 5th March 1701 Richard Coote 1st Earl Bellomont (age 65) died. His son Nanfan (age 20) succeeded 2nd Earl Bellomont.