This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Adriaen Hanneman is in Painters.
Around 1603 Adriaen Hanneman was born.
In 1623 Adriaen Hanneman (age 20) travelled to England where he lived for sixteen years where he met and was influenced by Anthony Van Dyck (age 23), Daniel Mijtens (age 33) and Cornelius Janssens aka Johnson (age 29).
Before 1643 Adriaen Hanneman (age 39). Portrait of Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe (age 39). Portrait.
Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe: Before 9th January 1603 she was born to Giles Alington and Dorothy Cecil. Before 30th July 1629 Thomas Leventhorpe 2nd Baronet and she were married. They were half fourth cousin twice removed. Before 26th September 1643, the date she was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth, Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe died.
Around 1650 Adriaen Hanneman (age 47). Portrait of John Evelyn (age 29).
1650 Adriaen Hanneman (age 47). Portrait of Humphrey Style 1st Baronet (age 54).
In or before 1653. Circle of Adriaen Hanneman (age 49). Entitled "Wife of the First Duke of Bolton (age 22)" ie Christian Freschville (age 19).
Christian Freschville: On 13th December 1633 she was born to John Freschville 1st Baron Frescheville and Sarah Harrington. On 28th February 1652 Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton and she were married. He the son of John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester and Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester.
In 1653 Adriaen Hanneman (age 50). Self-Portrait.
In 1656 Adriaen Hanneman (age 53). Portrait of Mary Stewart Princess Orange (age 24).
In 1656 Adriaen Hanneman (age 53). Portrait of Henry Stewart 1st Duke Gloucester (age 15).
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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Around 1658 Adriaen Hanneman (age 55). Portrait of Mary Stewart Princess Orange (age 26).
Before 11th July 1671 Adriaen Hanneman (age 68). Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 1st Earl Shaftesbury (age 49).
Before 11th July 1671 Adriaen Hanneman (age 68). Portrait of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 41).
On or before 11th July 1671 Adriaen Hanneman (age 68) died. He was buried on 11th July 1671 .