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 Shannon is in Earl Ireland.
In 1756 Henry Boyle 1st Earl Shannon [aged 74] was created 1st Earl Shannon.
On 28th December 1764 Henry Boyle 1st Earl Shannon [aged 82] died. His son Richard [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Earl Shannon. Catherine Ponsonby Countess Shannon by marriage Countess Shannon.
On 8th July 1815 Catherine Henrietta Boyle [aged 47] died. Her brother Henry [aged 43] succeeded 3rd Earl Shannon.
On 22nd April 1842 Henry Boyle 3rd Earl Shannon [aged 70] died. His son Richard [aged 32] succeeded 4th Earl Shannon. Emily Henrietta Seymour-Conway Countess Shannon by marriage Countess Shannon.
On 1st August 1868 Richard Boyle 4th Earl Shannon [aged 59] died. His son Henry [aged 34] succeeded 5th Earl Shannon.