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 Mountrath is in Earl Ireland.
In 1660 Charles Coote 1st Earl Mountrath (age 50) was created 1st Earl Mountrath.
Before 17th December 1661 Charles Coote 1st Earl Mountrath (age 51) and Jane Hannay Countess Mountraith were married. She by marriage Countess Mountrath.
On 17th December 1661 Charles Coote 1st Earl Mountrath (age 51) died of smallpox. He was buried in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin [Map]. Charles Coote 2nd Earl of Mountrath (age 31) succeeded 2nd Earl Mountrath, 3rd Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 30th August 1672 Charles Coote 2nd Earl of Mountrath (age 42) died. Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath (age 17) succeeded 3rd Earl Mountrath, 4th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
Around 4th August 1679 Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath (age 24) and Isabella Dormer Countess Mountrath (age 15) were married. She by marriage Countess Mountrath. She the daughter of Charles Dormer 2nd Earl Carnarvon (age 46) and Elizabeth Capell Countess Carnarvon.
On 29th May 1709 Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath (age 54) died. Charles Coote 4th Earl of Mountrath (age 29) succeeded 4th Earl Mountrath, 5th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 14th September 1715 Charles Coote 4th Earl of Mountrath (age 35) died unmarried. Henry Coote 5th Earl of Mountrath (age 31) succeeded 5th Earl Mountrath, 6th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 27th March 1720 Henry Coote 5th Earl of Mountrath (age 36) died unmarried. Algernon Coote 6th Earl of Mountrath (age 30) succeeded 6th Earl Mountrath, 7th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 28th November 1721 Algernon Coote 6th Earl of Mountrath (age 32) and Diana Newport Countess Mountrath were married. She by marriage Countess Mountrath. She the daughter of Richard Newport 2nd Earl Bradford (age 77) and Mary Wilbraham Countess Bradford (age 60). He the son of Charles Coote 3rd Earl of Mountrath and Isabella Dormer Countess Mountrath. They were sixth cousins.
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 27th August 1744 Algernon Coote 6th Earl of Mountrath (age 55) died. Charles Coote 7th Earl of Mountrath (age 19) succeeded 7th Earl Mountrath, 8th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe.
On 2nd March 1802 Charles Coote 7th Earl of Mountrath (age 77) died. Earl Mountrath extinct. Charles Henry Coote 9th Baronet (age 9) succeeded 9th Baronet Coote of Castle Cuffe. His fourth cousin Charles (age 47) succeeded 2nd Baron Castle Coote.