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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On 22nd October 1746 James Northcote was born to Samuel Northcote in Plymouth, Devon [Map].
1778. James Northcote [aged 31]. Portrait of Henry Fuseli [aged 36].
1784. James Northcote [aged 37]. Self-Portrait.
1784. James Northcote [aged 37]. Portrait of Admiral Samuel Hood 1st Viscount Hood [aged 59].
Around 1785. James Northcote [aged 38]. Portrait of Joshua Reynolds [aged 61].
1802. James Northcote [aged 55]. Portrait of William Godwin [aged 45].
1803. James Northcote [aged 56]. Portrait of Elizabeth Ann Unwin [aged 39] aka Mrs Smith Barwell.
Elizabeth Ann Unwin: Around 1764 he was born to James Unwin and Frances Wheeler.
1804. James Northcote [aged 57]. Portrait of Edward Pellew 1st Viscount Exmouth [aged 46].
Before 20th August 1825. James Northcote [aged 78]. Portrait of William Waldegrave 1st Baron Radstock [aged 72].
William Waldegrave 1st Baron Radstock: On 9th July 1753 he was born to John Waldegrave 3rd Earl Waldegrave and Elizabeth Leveson-Gower Countess Waldegrave. He a great x 2 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. In 1800 William Waldegrave 1st Baron Radstock was created 1st Baron Radstock of Castletown in the Queen's County. On 20th August 1825 William Waldegrave 1st Baron Radstock died. His son Granville succeeded 2nd Baron Radstock of Castletown in the Queen's County.
Before 1828. James Northcote [aged 81]. Portrait of Andrew Snape Hamond 1st Baronet [aged 89].
On 13th July 1831 James Northcote [aged 84] died.