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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Earl Grandison of County Leitrim is in Earl Ireland.
On 19th February 1767 Elizabeth Fitzgerald Villiers 1st Countess Grandison was created 1st Countess Grandison of County Leitrim.
On 29th May 1782 Elizabeth Fitzgerald Villiers 1st Countess Grandison died. Her son George (age 30) succeeded 2nd Earl Grandison of County Leitrim, 2nd Viscount Grandison of Dromana Country Waterford.
On 14th July 1800 George Mason aka Villiers 2nd Earl Grandison (age 49) died. Earl Grandison of County Leitrim, Viscount Grandison of Dromana Country Waterford extinct.
On 11th September 1721 John Fitzgerald Villiers 1st Earl Grandison (age 37) was created 1st Earl Grandison of County Leitrim.