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Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire

Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.

                    Summary
                
                    28th February 1643. 1st.  Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet [aged 25] created.
                
                    1648. 2nd. Son  Henry Hunloke 2nd Baronet [aged 2] succeeded.
                
                    3rd January 1715. 3rd. Son  Thomas Windsor Hunloke 3rd Baronet [aged 32] succeeded.
                
                    30th January 1752. 4th. Son  Henry Hunloke 4th Baronet [aged 27] succeeded.
                
                    15th November 1804. 5th. Son  Thomas Windsor Hunloke 5th Baronet [aged 31] succeeded.
                
                    1816. 6th. Son  Henry John Hunloke 6th Baronet [aged 4] succeeded.
                
                    1856. 7th. Uncle James Hunloke 7th Baronet [aged 72] succeeded.
                
                    22nd June 1856. 7th.  James Hunloke 7th Baronet extinct.

On 28th February 1643 Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet [aged 25] was created 1st Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland [aged 42].

In 1648 Henry Hunloke 1st Baronet [aged 30] died. His son Henry [aged 2] succeeded 2nd Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire. Catherine Tyrwhitt Lady Hunloke by marriage Lady Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

On 3rd January 1715 Henry Hunloke 2nd Baronet [aged 69] died. His son Thomas [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

Before 25th March 1724 Thomas Windsor Hunloke 3rd Baronet [aged 41] and Charlotte Throckmorton Lady Hunloke [aged 26] were married. She by marriage Lady Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

On 30th January 1752 Thomas Windsor Hunloke 3rd Baronet [aged 69] died. His son Henry [aged 27] succeeded 4th Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

On 21st December 1769 Henry Hunloke 4th Baronet [aged 45] and Margaret Coke Lady Hunloke [aged 18] were married. She by marriage Lady Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

On 15th November 1804 Henry Hunloke 4th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son Thomas [aged 31] succeeded 5th Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

In 1816 Thomas Windsor Hunloke 5th Baronet [aged 43] died. His son Henry [aged 4] succeeded 6th Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

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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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In 1856 Henry John Hunloke 6th Baronet [aged 44] died. His uncle James [aged 72] succeeded 7th Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire.

In 22nd June 1856 James Hunloke 7th Baronet [aged 72] died. Baronet Hunloke of Wingerworth in Derbyshire extinct.