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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 Tyrconnel is in Earl Ireland.
On 20th April 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) created a number of new Baronets and Peers:
William Morice 1st Baronet (age 33) was created 1st Baronet Morice of Werrington in Devon. Gertrude Bampfylde Lady Morice by marriage Lady Morice of Werrington in Devon.
John Crew 1st Baron Crew (age 63) was created 1st Baron Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire. Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew (age 59) by marriage Baroness Crew of Stene in Northamptonshire.
Edward Hyde 1st Earl Clarendon (age 52) was created 1st Earl Clarendon at Westminster Abbey [Map] on the occasion of the Coronation Charles II. Frances Aylesbury Countess Clarendon (age 43) by marriage Countess Clarendon.
Oliver Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Tyrconnel (age 51) was created 1st Earl Tyrconnel. Eleanore Holles Countess Tyrconnel by marriage Countess Tyrconnel.
On 11th April 1667 Oliver Fitzwilliam 1st Earl Tyrconnel (age 57) died without issue at Merrion Castle, Mount Merrion, Dublin. Earl Tyrconnel extinct. His brother William (age 57) succeeded 3rd Viscount Fitzwilliam of Mount Merrion House in Dublin.
On 29th May 1761 George Carpenter 1st Earl Tyrconnel (age 37) was created 1st Earl Tyrconnel. Frances Clifton Countess Tyrconnel by marriage Countess Tyrconnel.
On 9th March 1762 George Carpenter 1st Earl Tyrconnel (age 38) died. His son George (age 12) succeeded 2nd Earl Tyrconnel, 4th Baron Carpenter of Killaghy in County Tipperary.
On 9th July 1772 George Carpenter 2nd Earl Tyrconnel (age 22) and Frances Manners Countess Tyrconnel (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Tyrconnel. He the son of George Carpenter 1st Earl Tyrconnel and Frances Clifton Countess Tyrconnel.
On 3rd June 1780 George Carpenter 2nd Earl Tyrconnel (age 30) and Sarah Hussey Delaval Countess Tyrconnel (age 17) were married. She by marriage Countess Tyrconnel. He the son of George Carpenter 1st Earl Tyrconnel and Frances Clifton Countess Tyrconnel.
On 15th April 1805 George Carpenter 2nd Earl Tyrconnel (age 55) died. His nephew George (age 17) succeeded 3rd Earl Tyrconnel, 5th Baron Carpenter of Killaghy in County Tipperary.
On 20th December 1812 George Carpenter 3rd Earl Tyrconnel (age 24) died. His brother John (age 22) succeeded 4th Earl Tyrconnel, 6th Baron Carpenter of Killaghy in County Tipperary. He had volunteered in the summer of 1812 to serve as an officer under Alexander I of Russia. While opposing the French forces of Napoleon he died of disease "from his zeal and excessive fatigue."
On 1st October 1817 John Carpenter 4th Earl of Tyrconnell (age 26) and Sarah Crowe Countess Tyrconnell (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Tyrconnel. They had one child, a daughter named Elizabeth Anne Carpenter, born and died on 19 February 1847.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 25th June 1853 John Carpenter 4th Earl of Tyrconnell (age 62) died. Earl Tyrconnel, Baron Carpenter of Killaghy in County Tipperary extinct.