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 Dunmore is in Earl.
In 1686 Charles Murray 1st Earl Dunmore [aged 25] was created 1st Earl Dunmore.
On 19th April 1710 Charles Murray 1st Earl Dunmore [aged 49] died. His son John [aged 24] succeeded 2nd Earl Dunmore.
On 18th April 1752 John Murray 2nd Earl Dunmore [aged 66] died. His brother William [aged 56] succeeded 3rd Earl Dunmore.
On 1st December 1756 William Murray 3rd Earl Dunmore [aged 60] died at Lincoln, Lincolnshire [Map]. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 4th Earl Dunmore. Charlotte Stewart Countess Dunmore [aged 26] by marriage Countess Dunmore.
On 25th February 1809 John Murray 4th Earl Dunmore [aged 79] died. His son George [aged 46] succeeded 5th Earl Dunmore. Susan Hamilton Countess Dunmore [aged 35] by marriage Countess Dunmore.
On 27th September 1836 Alexander Murray 6th Earl Dunmore [aged 32] and Catherine Herbert Countess Dunmore [aged 21] were married at Frankfurt. She by marriage Countess Dunmore. She the daughter of George Augustus Herbert 11th Earl Pembroke 8th Earl Montgomery and Yekaterina Semyonovna Vorontsova Countess Pembroke and Montgomery [aged 51]. He the son of George Murray 5th Earl Dunmore [aged 74] and Susan Hamilton Countess Dunmore [aged 62].
On 11th November 1836 George Murray 5th Earl Dunmore [aged 74] died at Glen Finart. His son Alexander [aged 32] succeeded 6th Earl Dunmore, 2nd Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.
On 15th July 1845 Alexander Murray 6th Earl Dunmore [aged 41] died. His son Charles [aged 4] succeeded 7th Earl Dunmore, 3rd Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.
On 27th August 1907 Charles Adolphus Murray 7th Earl Dunmore [aged 66] died. His son Alexander [aged 36] succeeded 8th Earl Dunmore, 4th Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire. Lucinda Dorothea Kemble Countess Dunmore [aged 29] by marriage Countess Dunmore.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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On 29th January 1962 Alexander Murray 8th Earl of Dunmore [aged 90] died. He was cremated at Golders Green Cemetery. His grandson John [aged 22] succeeded 9th Earl Dunmore, 5th Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.
In 1980 John Murray 9th Earl of Dunmore [aged 40] died. His fourth cousin once removed Reginald [aged 68] succeeded 10th Earl Dunmore, 6th Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.
In 1981 Reginald Murray 10th Earl of Dunmore [aged 69] died. His brother Kenneth [aged 67] succeeded 11th Earl Dunmore, 7th Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.
On 28th September 1995 Kenneth Murray 11th Earl of Dunmore [aged 82] died. His son Kenneth [aged 49] succeeded 12th Earl Dunmore, 8th Baron Dunmore of Dunmore in the Forest of Athole in Perthshire.