On this Day in History ... 5th February
05 Feb is in February.
1156 Henry II pays homage to Louis VII
1552 Trial and Execution of Edward Seymour Duke of Somerset and his Supporters
1661 Execution of Deceased Regicides
1668 Buckingham Shrewsbury Duel
1685 Death and Burial of Charles II
Events on the 5th February
On 05 Feb 1156 King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 22) paid homage to Louis VII King Franks (age 36) for his lands in Normandy [Map], Anjou and Aquitaine.
Chancery Rolls Supplementary: Close Rolls, Welsh Rolls, Scutage Rolls. 05 Feb 1279. Dover. To Howel son of Griffin, bailliff of the king's cantreds. Order to cause proclamation to be made throughout the towns and other public places in those cantreds prohibiting foresters or others under pain of grievous forfeiture from exacting or taking anything under colour of a fee formerly given or of any custom or by any other reason from any persons for trees felled or to be felled or to be rooted up in Swerdewod and in the woods between Mold (Montem Altum) and it or elsewhere in the four cantreds, and that all who wish may take and have freely at their pleasure of the woods in those passes until the passes be fully cleared, and when the passes shall be thus cleared, then from the woods beyond the passes at their will ; and that all who wish thus to take or carry away from the woods shall have free passage (chiminagium) in going and coming and in removing and carrying away the wood, as shall seem most expedient for them ; and that no one shall hinder them in the premises or any of them until the king shall otherwise order.
On 05 Feb 1381 King Henry IV of England (age 13) and Mary Bohun (age 13) were married at Arundel Castle [Map]. She the daughter of Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton (age 34). He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 40) and Blanche Plantagenet Duchess Lancaster. They were second cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. 
On 04 Feb 1400 Bernard Brocas (age 46) was tried, and condemned to death, by Thomas Fitzalan 10th Earl of Surrey 12th Earl of Arundel (age 18) at Tower of London [Map] for his role in the Epiphany Rising having been captured in Cirencester, Gloucestershire [Map].
On 05 Feb 1400 Bernard Brocas (age 46) was beheaded at Tyburn [Map]. He was buried at the Chapel of St Edmund, Westminster Abbey [Map].
Letters and Papers 1533. 05 Feb 1533. R. O. 123. Parliament.
Fiat for writs of summons as follows:—
i. Geo. Boleyn, lord Rocheford (age 30), to be present in Parliament this Wednesday. Westm., 5 Feb. 24 Hen. VIII.
ii. Similar writ to Hen. lord Mautravers. Dated as above.
iii. Similar writ to Francis Talbot, son and heir apparent of Geo. earl of Shrewsbury. 17 Feb.
Signed at top by the King.
Letters and Papers 1533. 05 Feb 1533. R. O. 126. Ric. Byschoppe to Lady Lisle.
Thanks for their goodness to him. Wm. Lawse, one of the keepers of Claringdon, promises that her letter shall speed of the best. Lady Anne's (age 32) servants had a buck and another small deer. The wives of B[ruto]n have no venison as yet, but John Baker asked him to say that they shall have some. The buck lady Lisle struck in Canford park was never recovered, and the keepers said they would not kill another for 20 nobles. His master sends thanks for venison. Mr. Gylberd, who is now at Bruton, desires to be recommended. He is not yet admitted to his affidavit "to his amowntyd in in the Kinges bookes to fowre markes or 5 markes."
Hears from one of their tenants that the prior of Wulspring will shortly be deposed. Encloses a letter about it. Asks lord and lady Lisle to write for him to Dr. Creting or my lord of Bath. Bruton.
Hol., p. 1. Add. Slightly mutilated.
Letters and Papers 1535. 05 Feb 1535. 174. He approved of the aid of 50,000 cr. for Ireland and Denmark. What he hoped to do in Denmark was more for Francis' advantage than his own, but he did not make much answer about a like recompense for the side of Piedmont, Savona or Genoa, and similarly for the other aid for the enterprise of Milan and the county of Ast, asking what Francis would do if the Emperor did not declare himself or go to help these places. Replied that this could be settled by the deputies from both sides. He asked when Francis wished them to meet, and who they would be. Said it was for him to speak first of that.
This conversation lasted two hours, and it being past supper time, he dismissed Gontier till the morrow, asking if he had anything in writing from the King, which he said he had not. He then called Cromwell, and retired, bidding good evening to Morette.
Sends the King's answers to each point.
Letters and Papers 1535. 05 Feb 1535. 174. In the afternoon Cromwell took him to the Queen, to whom he delivered the Admiral's letters and charge. She complained of his long delay, which had caused her husband many doubts. She said the Admiral must think of applying some remedy, and act towards the King so that she may not be ruined and lost, for she sees herself very near that, and in more grief and trouble than before her marriage. She charged him to beg the Admiral to consider her affairs, of which she could not speak as fully as she wished, on account of her fears, and the eyes which were looking at her, her husband's and the lords' present. She said she could not write, nor see him again, nor stay longer. She then left him, the King going to the next room, where the dance was beginning (se leverent), without the said Lady going thither.
As far as he can judge, she is not at her ease on account of the doubts and suspicions of the King, which he has mentioned before.
During the dance, Norfolk, Suffolk, "Fischer Chancelier," Cromwell and others assembled in Council, he thinks to consider his charge. Norfolk said he intended to do all he could to send him back content; he was at his house a month ago, not expecting his coming: the King intended to have spent the carnival (ces jours gras) at Windsor, but now would not leave till he was despatched. Has since seen Cromwell twice, who says he will do all he can. May be despatched next week.
Many lords have inquired about the procession and harangue at Paris in honor of the Sacrament and for the punishment of the Lutherans, for which they praise the King. Norfolk, Suffolk, Ovaston, Borgouny (age 66), all knights of the Garter, and others, who were entertained by Morette yesterday, took much pleasure in hearing Gontier's account of it, as he had seen it the day before he left. London, 5 Feb.
Fr.
Letters and Papers 1535. 05 Feb 1535. 174. On the Monday following at 8 a.m. declared his charge to Cromwell; the Admiral's hope that he would help to bring matters to a good issue, and Francis' satisfaction on hearing that such a virtuous and wise person had the ear of the King. To this Cromwell replied with thanks and expressions of affection that I cannot write. He alone has more influence with his master than any other; the late Cardinal of York had not more. He spoke much of his master's prosperity and authority and the quiet of the kingdom. He has increased his revenue by 500,000 cr., for since the Admiral's departure Parliament has given him the ordinary tenths, besides which he will take this year the annates of bishopries, abbeys, and other benefices, of which the possessors are bound to take from the King new bulls and provisions, and give up those from the Pope as null, and to swear to hold their benefices of the King. He showed me a copy of the oath sworn by the bishops. He says that by a little writing, from himself alone, he can be obeyed and summon all princes and lords for his master's service.
Cromwell then took him to Westminster, where he presented his letters to Norfolk (age 62). He asked much about the Admiral, as did "Messieurs de Suffolck (age 51) et Fischer" (Fitzwilliam?). After dinner, was taken by Cromwell to the King in the matted gallery, where the Admiral (age 43) spoke with the King the first time. He asked a copy in writing of what Gontier had said to him, and put it in his sleeve without looking at it. He then began to walk about, and talked for three hours.
He complained of the practises on the side of Spain for the marriage of the Emperor's daughter with the Dauphin, and not long ago the Imperial ambassador had been for a long time shut up with the French queen; that three despatches had been made towards Spain since the Admiral's return, and he saw now that the delay in Gontier's coming was to wait for a reply. He said they wished to accomplish (joindre) the marriage of the Dauphin and also at the same time that of his daughter the Princess, so as to be supported on both sides. Unless these practises are broken he must be careful of speaking, showing that he has great suspicions, for this was not the language that Francis used both by mouth and in writing. He remembered also one day Francis saying to his children that they must never forget the inhuman treatment of the Emperor to him and to them, and if they did not avenge it after his death, if he could not himself, as he hoped, he gave them his curse. He accused the Emperor of deceit and breaches of faith, and of trying to disturb by false offers the friendship between them, repeating what he had said the previous evening, that he had made him offers, and he could be on good terms with him if he liked, but any reconciliation on this side would be too dangerous. He had kept his promise, and never been engaged in any practises, and he complained of what had been done at Marseilles, of which he had no knowledge nor participation till afterwards. He said the French Council governed as if their only object was to lose good friends, and he wished Francis would take the management of his affairs more into his own hands. In consequence of having supported France he had lost the Emperor's friendship, who called him son bon pere, and had often written and promised that he would do nothing contrary to what he ought as a son. France would find herself deceived, whatever promises he had made; even the surrender of Milan would not be accomplished when the time came. His only intention was to show to England and others that there was no reliance upon Francis' friendship. He would find himself cut out in Italy if he did not advance soon, for the Emperor would be there first, speaking also of the league agreed to by all the potentates and signories of Italy. As to the Pope, Francis ought to act quite differently, and get out of him what he had.
Letters and Papers 1535. 05 Feb 1535. 174. The King then called Cromwell, and used the same language as Cromwell had done about the augmentation of his revenue, the union of his kingdom, and the peace of conscience he enjoys in having thrown off subjection to Rome. He said if Francis would do the like, he would gain more than 2,000,000. He repeated what he had said before about the pensions and the salt, saying that he had already done enough for his good brother, and that Francis should not presume he had any need whatever to contract the Princess his daughter to a third son. He hoped the money he sent to Bavaria would be repaid, especially as he had delivered it on condition of Ferdinand not being received as king of the Romans. Francis might perhaps be deceived about the duke of Wurtemburg and the Landgrave. He knows how Mons. de Gueldres is behaving, and that he has coined money inscribed with these words "cette fois et non plus.1"
Spoke to the King soberly, in accordance with his instructions and what the Admiral had commanded him. Told him of the desire of Francis to remain firm to him for ever and treat of an inviolable alliance, and repeated the reasons for his accepting Francis's overtures, not forgetting to say that he had been marvellously pressed, but would never condescend to agree with the Emperor to anything contrary to his relations with Henry, even if he were obliged to listen to such proposals.
He spoke much of his trust in Francis, and finally said he would consider what Gontier had given to him, and bade him discuss these matters fully with Cromwell.
On Tuesday last, the day of the Purification, one of the greatest solemnities celebrated during the year by the King, Morette went to Westminster with Gontier.
During divine service the King sent for him by Cromwell, being in a little oratory. He spoke of the interview, approving of the queen of Navarre and other ladies being there. Said what the Admiral had ordered him on this head, especially about the Queen, who has no inclination apart from the King, without setting her affection on brother, aunt or sister. He approved of the voyage of Normandy to be made this Lent. Presented the letter in favor of the "Grand Escuyer (age 39)" of England, to which he replied that the said place of the Chancellor of the Order was filled by the king of Scotland, and the number of 24 could not be excceded. On the first vacancy he would remember the said Grand Escuyer.
Note 1. this time and no longer.
Letters and Papers 1535. 05 Feb 1535. Castelnau's Memoirs, i. 405. (Edit. Brussels, 1731.) 174. Palamedes Gontier to Admiral Chabot (age 43).
Was detained at Boulogne, as he wrote on Thursday night. Next day embarked at 4 a.m. Had a bad passage. The tide not serving to go up to Gravesend, went by Waterford (Canterbury?), and arrived on Sunday in London.
Passed the Thames near the house of Boidoval (Bridewell?), where he met Morette, who was very glad to see him, not daring to show himself to the King, who had spoken to him very sharply about the delay in Chabot's (age 43) answer. He sent to tell Norfolk and Cromwell of Gontier's arrival, and he was straightway conducted to Westminster to the King. After reading the Admiral's (age 43) letters and asking after his and the King's health, Henry drew him apart, and leaning on the sideboard heard what he had to say. Said that the Admiral (age 43) had not forgotten since his return to declare to Francis what Henry had charged him with, especially his entire good-will to preserve and increase the friendship and alliance between them, at which Francis was much rejoiced. As to the proposed marriage between the Princess (age 1) and Mons. d'Angoulesme (age 13), Francis doubts not that having given her that name, Henry will assure it to her and treat her as his only heiress, so that the Crown of England may come to her on his death. The Admiral (age 43) says that his king thinks some means ought to be found to deprive Lady Mary (age 18) of any occasion or means of claiming the Crown.
Here the King explained to him what had been done by Parliament since the Admiral's (age 43) departure; that the Princess (age 1) had been proclaimed and an oath taken throughout the kingdom; that everyone takes Mary (age 18) for the bastard she is, and he will have no other heir but the Princess, with whom, and in his power (en sa main), now is and will be the said Mary; there is no chance of her becoming queen or claiming any right to the Crown. He went on to say that it was only required for Francis to cause the Pope to annul the invalid dispensation given for the first marriage, and then all doubts would cease. Went on to the other points of his instruction. He is willing to give up the title of France, to take away all occasion of ancient enmities, and declared to Chabot the means to bring it to pass. Spoke about the 50,000 cr. for the pension for life, and 10,000 cr. of salt, saowing him how obliged the King and the kingdom would be if he were to give them up, without mentioning that that would be enough to break off the interview of the two Queens. Henry took this ill, saying that he had done so much for Francis, his children and his kingdom, that it is not fair to ask him to give this up, which he knows is unwillingly paid and odious; it is an honour to his kingdom to have them; it was a strange recompense when he offered the heiress of a kingdom to a younger son; they ought rather to give him something than ask; that it made him think there was a practise going on elsewhere, considering the delay in giving him an answer. Said to him that he ought to take this proposal differently, as it was founded on an overture he had himself made to the Admiral; he would put the French king under the greatest obligation to him, and it would be more to his glory and profit in the future than the payment. As to the perpetual pension, he did not object to what was proposed. He objected to the idea of being included if a treaty were made between Francis and the Emperor; there must be no hope of a treaty. The Emperor had already offered to accept what had been done in England, both the second marriage and other things, and even that the Princess should be heiress and Mary succeed in case of her death. With regard to the article excusing Francis from commencing war against the Emperor, unless he declares himself in aid of Piedmont, Savona or Genoa, on which side he will be very glad to begin the war on account of the quarrels which he has, Henry asked him when he wished to begin. Replied that he had the authority to hasten or delay, as he wished, for Francis would act according to the answer sent back by Gontier. Meanwhile he was not losing a single hour in putting his forces in readiness.
Diary of Edward VI. 05 Feb 1551. Divers merchauntes of London were spoken withal for provision of corne out of Danske, about 40,000 quarters.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 05 Feb 1552. ....[sir Michael Stanhope (age 45) was] cast of felony to be hangyd-the vj[th K. E. vjth.]
Wriothesley's Chronicle 1551. 05 Feb 1552. The 5 of February, Sir Myles Patriche, knight, was arraigned at Westminster and condempned for fellonie, and had judgment to be hanged.
Letters from Sir Robert Cecil to Sir George Carew Section 8 XVII. 05 Feb 1600. Court. To George Carew 1st Earl Totnes (age 44).
We have no news but that there is a misfortune befallen Mistris Fitton (age 21) for she is proved with child, and the E. of Pembroke (age 19) being examyned confesseth a ffact, but utterly renounceth all marriage. I fear they will both dwell in the Tower [Map] awhyle, for the Queen (age 66) have vowed to send them thether.
When you thing fit you may send over 1076 [Desmond] but retain his patent with yourself. You shall not need to send to know her Ma'ties further pleasure. In many wayes lett not Cashell come over. The more excpectation which 1076 leaveth behynd him o returne the better construction wilbe made of his departure.
Robert Cecil 1st Earl Salisbury (age 36).
On 05 Feb 1600 John Gordon 13th Earl Sutherland (age 24) and Agnes Elphinstone were married. The marriage was celebrated ovre two days at his lodgings Royal Mint aka Cunyiehous. King James VI of Scotland (age 33) and Queen Anne of Denmark (age 25) were house guests. As wedding gifts, James VI gave Agnes and Jean Elphinstone suites of gold and pearl accessories comprising, a necklace, a belt, and back and fore "garnishings" for their hair, which cost £1,333-6s-8d Scots. He the son of Alexander Gordon 12th Earl Sutherland.
On 05 Feb 1626 James Ley 1st Earl of Marlborough (age 74) was created 1st Earl Marlborough by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 25). Jane Boteler Countess Marlborough by marriage Countess Marlborough.
After 05 Feb 1638 John Bridgeman was buried at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow [Map]. The monument is most convincingly attributed to the workshop of the tomb maker Samuel Baldwin of Bristol although some source suggest Francesco Fanelli (age 48); the carving reflects the Italian-influenced innovations of London tombmakers: the figures have naturalistic features and there are skilfully carved drapery and garlands. The monument was commissioned by his wife Frances Daunt (age 60); Bridgeman's will entrusted her to create a monument as she thought fit.
Frances Daunt: Around 1578 she was born to Henry Daunt of Owlpen, Gloucestershire. Around 1595 John Bridgeman and she were married at Owlpen, Gloucestershire. The difference in their ages was 41 years. In Jan 1656 she died.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1660. Sunday. Lord's day. In the morning before church time Mr. Hawly, who had for this day or two looked something sadly, which methinks did speak something in his breast concerning me, came to me telling me that he was out £24 which he could not tell what was become of, and that he do remember that he had such a sum in a bag the other day, and could not tell what he did with it, at which I was very sorry but could not help him. In the morning to Mr. Gunning (age 46), where a stranger, an old man, preached a good honest sermon upon "What manner of love is this that we should be called the sons of God". After sermon I could not find my wife, who promised to be at the gate against my coming out, and waited there a great while; then went to my house and finding her gone I returned and called at the Chequers, thinking to dine at the ordinary with Mr. Chetwind and Mr. Thomas, but they not being there I went to my father (age 59) and found her there, and there I dined. To their church in the afternoon, and in Mrs. Turner's (age 37) pew my wife took up a good black hood and kept it. A stranger preached a poor sermon, and so read over the whole book of the story of Tobit.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1661. Washing-day. My wife and I by water to Westminster. She to her mother's and I to Westminster Hall [Map], where I found a full term, and here I went to Will's, and there found Shaw and Ashwell and another Bragrave (who knew my mother wash-maid to my Lady Veere), who by cursing and swearing made me weary of his company and so I went away. Into the Hall and there saw my Lord Treasurer (who was sworn to-day at the Exchequer, with a great company of Lords and persons of honour to attend him) go up to the Treasury Offices, and take possession thereof; and also saw the heads of Cromwell, Bradshaw, and Ireton, set up upon the further end of the Hall. Then at Mrs. Michell's in the Hall met my wife and Shaw, and she and I and Captain Murford to the Dog [Map], and there I gave them some wine, and after some mirth and talk (Mr. Langley coming in afterwards) I went by coach to the play-house at the Theatre [Map], our coach in King Street breaking, and so took another. Here we saw Argalus and Parthenia, which I lately saw, but though pleasant for the dancing and singing, I do not find good for any wit or design therein. That done home by coach and to supper, being very hungry for want of dinner, and so to bed.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1662. Early at the office. Sir G. Carteret (age 52), the two Sir Williams and myself all alone reading of the Duke's institutions for the settlement of our office, whereof we read as much as concerns our own duties, and left the other officers for another time. I did move several things for my purpose, and did ease my mind.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1662. At noon Sir W. Pen (age 40) dined with me, and after dinner he and I and my wife to the Theatre [Map], and went in, but being very early we went out again to the next door, and drank some Rhenish wine and sugar, and so to the House again, and there saw "Rule a wife and have a wife" very well done. And here also I did look long upon my Baroness Castlemaine's (age 21), who, notwithstanding her late sickness, continues a great beauty.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1666. Up, and with Sir W. Batten (age 65) (at whose lodgings calling for him, I saw his Lady the first time since her coming to towne since the plague, having absented myself designedly to shew some discontent, and that I am not at all the more suppliant because of my Lord Sandwich's (age 40) fall), to my Lord Bruncker's (age 46), to see whether he goes to the Duke's this morning or no. But it is put off, and so we parted. My Lord invited me to dinner to-day to dine with Sir W. Batten (age 65) and his Lady there, who were invited before, but lest he should thinke so little an invitation would serve my turne I refused and parted, and to Westminster about business, and so back to the 'Change [Map], and there met Mr. Hill (age 36), newly come to town, and with him the Houblands, preparing for their ship's and his going to Tangier [Map], and agreed that I must sup with them to-night.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1666. So home and eat a bit, and then to White Hall to a Committee for Tangier, but it did not meet but was put off to to-morrow, so I did some little business and visited my Lord Sandwich (age 40), and so, it raining, went directly to the Sun, behind the Exchange [Map], about seven o'clock, where I find all the five brothers Houblons, and mighty fine gentlemen they are all, and used me mighty respectfully. We were mighty civilly merry, and their discourses, having been all abroad, very fine. Here late and at last accompanied home with Mr. J. Houblon and Hill, whom I invited to sup with me on Friday, and so parted and I home to bed.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1667. Up, and to the office, where all the morning doing business, and then home to dinner. Heard this morning that the Prince (age 47) is much better, and hath good rest. All the talk is that my Lord Sandwich (age 41) hath perfected the peace with Spayne, which is very good, if true. Sir H. Cholmly (age 34) was with me this morning, and told me of my Lord Bellasses's (age 52) base dealings with him by getting him to give him great gratuities to near £2000 for his friendship in the business of the Mole, and hath been lately underhand endeavouring to bring another man into his place as Governor, so as to receive his money of Sir H. Cholmly (age 34) for nothing.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1667. Dined at home, and after dinner come Mrs. Daniel and her sister and staid and talked a little, and then I to the office, and after setting my things in order at the office I abroad with my wife and little Betty Michell, and took them against my vowes, but I will make good my forfeit, to the King's house, to show them a play, "The Chances". A good play I find it, and the actors most good in it; and pretty to hear Knipp sing in the play very properly, "All night I weepe"; and sung it admirably. The whole play pleases me well: and most of all, the sight of many fine ladies-among others, my Baroness Castlemayne (age 26) and Mrs. Middleton (age 22): the latter of the two hath also a very excellent face and body, I think.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1668. Up, and I to Captain Cocke's (age 51), where he and I did discourse of our business that we are to go about to the Commissioners of Accounts about our prizes, and having resolved to conceal nothing but to confess the truth, the truth being likely to do us most good, we parted, and I to White Hall, where missing of the Commissioners of the Treasury, I to the Commissioners of Accounts, where I was forced to stay two hours before I was called in, and when come in did take an oath to declare the truth to what they should ask me, which is a great power; I doubt more than the Act do, or as some say can, give them, to force a man to swear against himself; and so they fell to enquire about the business of prize-goods, wherein I did answer them as well as I could, answer them in everything the just truth, keeping myself to that. I do perceive at last, that, that they did lay most like a fault to me was, that I did buy goods upon my Lord Sandwich's (age 42) declaring that it was with the King's allowance, and my believing it, without seeing the King's allowance, which is a thing I will own, and doubt not to justify myself in. That that vexed me most was, their having some watermen by, to witness my saying that they were rogues that they had betrayed my goods, which was upon some discontent with one of the watermen that I employed at Greenwich, Kent [Map], who I did think did discover the goods sent from Rochester, Kent [Map] to the Custom-House officer; but this can do me no great harm. They were inquisitive into the minutest particulars, and the evening great information; but I think that they can do me no hurt, at the worst, more than to make me refund, if it must be known, what profit I did make of my agreement with Captain Cocke (age 51); and yet, though this be all, I do find so poor a spirit within me, that it makes me almost out of my wits, and puts me to so much pain, that I cannot think of anything, nor do anything but vex and fret, and imagine myself undone, so that I am ashamed of myself to myself, and do fear what would become of me if any real affliction should come upon me. After they had done with me, they called in Captain Cocke (age 51), with whom they were shorter; and I do fear he may answer foolishly, for he did speak to me foolishly before he went in; but I hope to preserve myself, and let him shift for himself as well as he can. So I away, walked to my flageolet maker in the Strand, and there staid for Captain Cocke (age 51), who took me up and carried me home, and there coming home and finding dinner done, and Mr. Cooke, who come for my Lady Sandwich's (age 43) plate, which I must part with, and so endanger the losing of my money, which I lent upon my thoughts of securing myself by that plate. But it is no great sum-but £60: and if it must be lost, better that, than a greater sum. I away back again, to find a dinner anywhere else, and so I, first, to the Ship Tavern, thereby to get a sight of the pretty mistress of the house, with whom I am not yet acquainted at all, and I do always find her scolding, and do believe she is an ill-natured devil, that I have no great desire to speak to her. Here I drank, and away by coach to the Strand, there to find out Mr. Moore, and did find him at the Bell Inn, and there acquainted him with what passed between me and the Commissioners to-day about the prize goods, in order to the considering what to do about my Lord Sandwich (age 42), and did conclude to own the thing to them as done by the King's allowance, and since confirmed.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1668. Thence to other discourse, among others, he mightily commends my Lord Hinchingbroke's (age 20) match and Lady (age 23), though he buys her £10,000 dear, by the jointure and settlement his father (age 42) makes her; and says that the Duke of York (age 34) and Duchess of York (age 30) did come to see them in bed together, on their wedding-night, and how my Lord had fifty pieces of gold taken out of his pocket that night, after he was in bed. He tells me that an Act of Comprehension is likely to pass this Parliament, for admitting of all persuasions in religion to the public observation of their particular worship, but in certain places, and the persons therein concerned to be listed of this, or that Church; which, it is thought, will do them more hurt than good, and make them not own, their persuasion. He tells me that there is a pardon passed to the Duke of Buckingham (age 40), my Lord of Shrewsbury (age 45), and the rest, for the late duell and murder1 which he thinks a worse fault than any ill use my late Chancellor (age 58) ever put the Great Seal to, and will be so thought by the Parliament, for them to be pardoned without bringing them to any trial: and that my Lord Privy-Seal (age 62) therefore would not have it pass his hand, but made it go by immediate warrant; or at least they knew that he would not pass it, and so did direct it to go by immediate warrant, that it might not come to him. He tells me what a character my Lord Sandwich (age 42) hath sent over of Mr. Godolphin (age 33), as the worthiest man, and such a friend to him as he may be trusted in any thing relating to him in the world; as one whom, he says, he hath infallible assurances that he will remaine his friend which is very high, but indeed they say the gentleman is a fine man.
Note 1. The royal pardon was thus announced in the "Gazette" of February 24th, 1668: "This day his Majesty was pleased to declare at the Board, that whereas, in contemplation of the eminent services heretofore done to his Majesty by most of the persons who were engaged in the late duel, or rencounter, wherein William Jenkins was killed, he Both graciously pardon the said offence: nevertheless, He is resolved from henceforth that on no pretence whatsoever any pardon shall be hereafter granted to any person whatsoever for killing of any man, in any duel or rencounter, but that the course of law shall wholly take place in all such cases". The warrant for a pardon to George, Duke of Buckingham (age 40), is dated January 27th, 1668; and on the following day was issued, "Warrant for a grant to Francis, Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45), of pardon for killing William Jenkins, and for all duels, assaults, or batteries on George, Duke of Buckingham (age 40), Sir John Talbot, Sir Robert Holmes, or any other, whether indicted or not for the same, with restitution of lands, goods, &c". (Calendar of State Papers, 1667-68, pp. 192,193).
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1668. Thence, after eating a lobster for my dinner, having eat nothing to-day, we broke up, here coming to us Mr. Townsend of the Wardrobe, who complains of the Commissioners of the Treasury as very severe against my Lord Sandwich (age 42), but not so much as they complain of him for a fool and a knave, and so I let him alone, and home, carrying Mr. Moore as far as Fenchurch Street [Map], and I home, and there being vexed in my mind about my prize businesses I to my chamber, where my wife and I had much talk of W. Hewer (age 26), she telling me that he is mightily concerned for my not being pleased with him, and is herself mightily concerned, but I have much reason to blame him for his little assistance he gives me in my business, not being able to copy out a letter with sense or true spelling that makes me mad, and indeed he is in that regard of as little use to me as the boy, which troubles me, and I would have him know it,-and she will let him know it.
Pepy's Diary. 05 Feb 1669. Up betimes, by coach to Sir W. Coventry's (age 41), and with him by coach to White Hall, and there walked in the garden talking of several things, and by my visit to keep fresh my interest in him; and there he tells me how it hath been talked that he was to go one of the Commissioners to Ireland, which he was resolved never to do, unless directly commanded; for he told me that for to go thither, while the Chief Secretary of State was his professed enemy, was to undo himself; and, therefore, it were better for him to venture being unhappy here, than to go further off, to be undone by some obscure instructions, or whatever other way of mischief his enemies should cut out for him. He mighty kind to me, and so parted, and thence home, calling in two or three places-among others, Dancre's (age 44), where I find him beginning of a piece for me, of Greenwich, Kent [Map], which will please me well, and so home to dinner, and very busy all the afternoon, and so at night home to supper, and to bed.
Evelyn's Diary. 05 Feb 1684. It began to thaw, but froze againe. My coach crossed from Lambeth [Map] to the Horseferry at Millbank, Westminster. The booths were almost all taken downe, but there was first a Map or Landskip cut in copper representing all the manner of the camp, and the several actions, sports, and pastimes thereon, in memory of so signal a frost.
Evelyn's Diary. 04 Feb 1685. I went to London, hearing his Ma* (age 54) had ben the Monday before (02 Feb 1685) surpriz'd in his bed-chamber with an apoplectic fit, so that if, by God's providence, Dr. King (that excellent chirurgeon as well as physitian) had not ben accidentally present to let him blood (having his lancet in his pocket) his Ma* had certainly died that moment, which might have ben of direful consequence, there being nobody else present with the King (age 54) save this Doctor and one more, as I am assur'd. It was a mark of the extraordinary dexterity, resolution, and presence of mind in the Dr, to let him bloud in the very paroxysm, without staying the coming of other physitians, which regularly should have ben don, and for want of which he must have a regular pardon, as they tell me *. This rescu'd his Ma* for the instant, but it was only a short reprieve. He still complain'd, and was relapsing, often fainting, with sometimes epileptic symptoms, till Wednesday, for which he was cupp'd, let bloud in both jugulars, had both vomit and purges, which so rellev'd him that on Thursday hopes of recovery were signified in the publiq Gazette, but that day, about noone, the physitians thought him feaverish. This they seem'd glad of, as being more easily allay'd and methodically dealt with than his former fits; so as they prescrib'd the famous Jesuits powder: but it made him worse, and some very able Doctors who were present did not think it a fever, but the effect of his frequent bleeding and other sharp operations us'd by them about his head, so that probably the powder might stop the circulation, and renew his former fits, which now made him very weake. Thus he pass'd Thursday night with greate difficulty, when complaining of a paine in his side, they drew 12 ounces more of bloud from him; this was by 6 in the morning on Friday, and it gave him reliefe, but it did not continue, for being now in much paine, and strugling for breath, he lay dozing, and after some conflicts, the physitians despairing of him, he gave up the ghost at halfe an houre after eleven in the morning, being the sixth of February 1685, in the 36th yeare of his reigne, and 54th of his age.
On 05 Feb 1685 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 54) was received into the Catholic Church in the presence of John Huddlestone (age 76).
Roger Whitley's Diary. 05 Feb 1690. Wednesday, I went to Lord Delamer (age 38) then to Lord Macclesfeild (age 31), then to Wood, to Pigeon, to Hall at the Treasurer of Chamber's office; walked in Whitehall an houer; spoke with severall acquaintance there; came home past 12; dined with Biddolph, Mainwaring, 2 sons, brother, Morgan, William Morgan &c; went about 7 to St Albans Taverne; there was Wood, Colt, Biddolph, Mainwaring, Bedisford came about 9. we parted at 10.
Calendars. 05 Feb 1693. Whitehall. Commission for Leigh Backwell, esq., to be lieutenant to Major Henry Boad's troop in the Earl of Oxford's regiment of horse; and for Robert Williams. to be quarter-master to Captain George Kirk's troop in the same regiment. [H.O. Military Entry Book 2, p. 352.]
Minutes of the Society of Antiquaries. 05 Feb 1718. It ws proposed for the first time by Mr President Norroy (age 57) to engrave a drawing of Richard II's picture in Westminster Abbey taken by Mr Talmans (age 40) direction agreed to.
Mr George Holmes (age 56) is to do [?] to keep the books belonging to the Society till further order.
Cansick's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 2 St George the Martyr Cemetery. St George the Martyr Church, Bloomsbury. Here lies the body of Sr. John Cotton (age 50), of Conington Bar, Who died the 05th of February, 1730 [Note. 1731], In the 52 year of his age. He was grandson of Sr. John Cotton, Who gave to the use of the public for ever That library of manuscripts which was began To be collected by Sr. Robert Cotton, And had been so continued for 100 years. At an eminent expence to his family. This is put here by his nearest kinsman and heir, Where, by his will, he modestly directed His body to be laid. A further remembrance of him being designed. To be placed amongst his ancestors at Connington, Which is now accordingly done.
After 05 Feb 1757. Church of St Andrew, Wickmere [Map]. Graves slabs to Horatio Walpole 1st Baron Walpole (deceased) and William Walpole (age 1).
William Walpole: Around 1756 he was born to Horatio Walpole 1st Earl Orford and Rachel Cavendish. On 21 Dec 1764 William Walpole died.
On 05 Feb 1818 Charles XIII King Sweden (age 69) died.
Greville Memoirs. 05 Feb 1832. Met Melbourne yesterday evening, and turned back and walked with him; talked over the state of affairs. He said Government were very much annoyed at their division in the House of Commons, though Brougham had in some measure repaired that disaster in the House of Lords; that it became more difficult to resist making Peers as Government exhibited greater weakness. I told him the Tories were so unmanageable because they wished to drive out the Government, and thought they could. Dined at the Sheriff's dinner—not unpleasant—and went in the evening to Lady Harrowby (age 59); Lord Harrowby gone to his brothers'. Melbourne had told me that he had spoken to Haddington, and I found Haddington had given a report of what he said such as I am sure Melbourne did not mean to convey; the upshot of which was that there was only one man in the Cabinet who wished to make Peers, that there was no immediate danger, and that it would do more harm than good if they declared themselves without a good number of adherents. Called this morning on Lady C., who said that Melbourne was in fact very much annoyed at his position, wanted caractère, was wretched at having been led so far, and tossed backwards and forwards between opposite sentiments and feelings; that he thought the Government very weak, and that they would not stand, and in fact that he did not desire they should remain in, but the contrary. And this is Frederick's opinion too, who has great influence over him, while at the same time he is rather jealous of Frederick.
Middleton. On the 5th of February we re-opened the barrow at Borthor Low [Map], first examined In September, 1843, (Vestiges, p. 48.,) when no central interment was found, although it appears that the cutting on that occasion was carried to within six inches of a skeleton, which lay on its left side in a very contracted posture, and which appears to have been the interment over which the tumulus was originally raised. The only relic found in close proximity to the body, was a rudely formed arrow-head of burnt flint, but in the earth not far distant were two more pieces of flint and a chip from a stone celt. In the course of the excavation we noticed rats' bones in profusion, and near the surface some small pieces of earthenware.
The London Gazette 22596. AT the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 5th day of February, 1862.
PRESENT, The QUEEN's Most Excellent Majesty (age 42) in Council
SHERIFFS appointed by Her Majesty in Council for the year 1862
ENGLAND (excepting Cornwall and Lancashire).
Gloucestershire. Sir George Samuel Jenkinson (age 44), of Eastwood, near Berkeley, Bart.
The Diary of George Price Boyce 1852. 05 Feb 1862. To Islington, to Mr. Girtin's, 48 Canonbury Square, to see a goodly collection of his father's [Thomas Girtin] drawings; all of them interesting, many beautiful, some very excellent colour in two or three of them. Among the most striking were Kirkstall Abbey in the last gleam at evening, a canal in early morning, an old mill, a barn reflected in a pond—trees and distant country (roof of barn reflected which couldn't be). Mrs. G. said that instead of the painter being a dissipated character he was a most exemplary one—was a teetotaller from his 16th year; enjoyed refined society and differed strongly in taste from his friend, G. Morland. Mr. G. showed us a very fine drawing of Lincoln Cathedral and old houses and shops in front of it, by Turner, dated 1795 or 1796—fine in every respect, purity of colour and effective light and shade, gradation of tones and faithfulness of drawing astonishing?
The Diary of George Price Boyce 1865. 05 Feb 1865. Called on Poynter (age 28) to see his competition drawings for the Old Water Colour Society. One of them, that with Ellen Smith with fan in her hand, very good. Called on Jopling.
Note.
On 15 Oct 1886 Captain Philip Hamond (age 72) died.
On 01 Feb 1914 his son Charles Annesley Hamond (age 29) died.
On 05 Feb 1917 Thomas Astley Horace Hamond (age 71) died.
Memorials in All Saints Church, West Acre [Map].
Captain Philip Hamond: Around 1814 he was born to Philip Hamond of High House in West Acre in Norfolk and Anne Packe.
Charles Annesley Hamond: On 08 Nov 1856 he was born to Captain Philip Hamond.
Thomas Astley Horace Hamond: On 17 Aug 1845 he was born to Anthony Hamond and Mary Anne Musters.
Before 05 Feb 1889. James Smetham (age 67). "Pandora".
Before 05 Feb 1889. James Smetham (age 67). Self-Portrait.
Before 05 Feb 1889. James Smetham (age 67). "Afternoon Rest".
On 05 Feb 1900 Lieutenant Charles Duncombe Shafto (age 22) was killed in action whilst serving with the Durham Light Infantry on the first day of Battle of Vaal Krantz.
From 05 Feb 1900 to 07 Feb 1900. The Battle of Vaal Krantz was fought at Vaal Krantz, Natal between General Redvers Buller's British army and Louis Botha's army of Boer irregulars and lift the Siege of Ladysmith.
On 05 Feb 1911 Amalia Mary Maud Cassel (age 31) died of tuberculosis. She was buried at Romsey Abbey [Map].
After 05 Feb 1922. Church of the Holy Trinity Embleton [Map]. Memorial to Colonel William Robert Craster (age 85) and Mary Joanna Hincks.
Colonel William Robert Craster: On 26 Sep 1836 he was born to Thomas Wood aka Craster at Preston Tower, Northumberland. On 17 Jun 1868 Colonel William Robert Craster and Mary Joanna Hincks were married. On 05 Sep 1922 Colonel William Robert Craster died.
Mary Joanna Hincks: Around 1836 she was born to Thomas Cowper Hincks of Breckenbrough in Yorkshire. On 24 Jun 1908 she died at Beadnell Hall, Northumberland.
The Times. 05 Feb 1929. The funeral of the Earl of Durham (deceased) took place yesterday at Burnmoor. The Countess of Durham (age 69) who was unable to attend owing to illness, received the following telegram from the Queen (age 61):- "I send you and your family my sincere sympathy in your great sorrow.".
The cortege left Fenton [Map] at 11.30, and, as followed by 25 coaches, three of which conveyed wreaths. The chief mourners included Viscount Lambton (age 44) and Captain the Hon. Claud Lambton (age 45) (sons). Captain the Hon. D'Arcv Lambton (age 62), the Hon. George Lambton (age 68), and the Hon. Charles Lambton (age 71) (brothers). Viscount Cecil (brother-in-law), the Earl (age 56) and Countess of Ellesmnere (age 48) (son-in-law and daughter), the Earl of Home (son-in-law). The officiating clergy were the Rev. Ralph Watson. the Rev. A. J. Gadd, the rector. and the Rev, G. F. Eolme. Tenants from Lord Durham's Fenton Estate were the bearers. A memorial eervice for Lord Durham was held vesterday at St. Peter's. Eaton-square, the Rev. Austin Thompson officiating. Among those present were:- The Hon. Mrs. Charles Lambton. the Bon. Mrs. Claud Lambton, Air. D'Arcy [?]. the Earl and Countess of Pembroke. Colonel the Hon. George Herhert also represented the Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Mr Arthur Lambton, the Duke and Duchess of Abereorn the Dowager Marchioness of Lansdowne Alberta Marchioness of Blanford.
Time Team Series 2 Episode 5: The Saxon Graves was filmed between 24 Jun 1994 and 26 Jun 1994. It was originally shown on 05 Feb 1995.
Location: Winterbourne Gunner, Wiltshire [Map]
Category: Time Team Prehistory, Time Team Early Medieval.
The Time Team:
Tony Robinson (age 48), Presenter
Mick Aston (age 48), Bristol University Landscape Archaeologist
Carenza Lewis (age 31), Royal Commission on Historic Monuments
Phil Harding (age 45), Wessex Archaeological Trust Field Archaeologist
Robin Bush (age 51), Archivist
Victor Ambrus (age 59), Historical Illustrator
Stewart Ainsworth (age 43), Landscape Archaeologist
Helena Cave-Penney, Assistant County Archaeologist
Ivor Lawton, Saxon Blacksmithing
Margaret Cox, Pathologist
Meg Brooks, Conservationist
Peter Cox, Local Archaeologist
Mick the Dig, Excavator
Sources: Gildas Section 23, Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 519, Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Battle of Salisbury 552
Outcomes: Saxons Graves including lady with decorated brooch and amber bead, child, decorated iron pin, Bronze Age Inverted Urn with Cremation, Reconstructed Saxon Knife, Ring Ditches, Pond Barrow
Births on the 5th February
On 05 Feb 1345 John I Count of Penthièvre was born to Charles "Saint" Chatillon Duke Brittany (age 26) and Joan "Lame" Capet Countess Penthièvre (age 26). He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry III of England.
On 05 Feb 1438 Philip "Landless" Savoy II Duke Savoy was born to Louis Savoy I Count Savoy (age 24) and Anne Cyprus Countess Savoy (age 19) at Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie.
On 05 Feb 1439 Margaret Bourbon was born to Charles Bourbon I Duke Bourbon (age 38) and Agnes Valois Duchess Bourbon (age 34). Coefficient of inbreeding 2.50%.
On 05 Feb 1538 Henry Brooke was born to George Brooke 9th Baron Cobham (age 41) and Anne Braye Baroness Cobham (age 36).
On 05 Feb 1550 William Brereton 1st Baron Brereton was born to William Brereton (age 30) and Jane Warburton (age 22).
On 05 Feb 1615 Anna Elisabeth Oldenburg was born to Alexander Oldenburg I Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg (age 42) and Dorothea Schwarzburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg (age 36).
On 05 Feb 1642 Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos was born to Henry Barnard (age 24).
On or before 05 Feb 1673 Halsewell Tynte was born to Halswell Tynte 1st Baronet (age 24) and Grace Fortescue Lady Tynte. He was baptised on 04 Mar 1683 at the
On or before 05 Feb 1680 Richard Child aka Tylney 1st Earl Tylney was born to Josiah Child (age 48) and Emma Barnard (age 34). He was baptised on 05 Feb 1680 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead.
On 05 Feb 1687 Barbara Shirley was born to Robert Shirley 1st Earl Ferrers (age 36) and Elizabeth Washington Baroness Ferrers Chartley.
On 05 Feb 1770 Alan Hyde Gardner 2nd Baron Gardner was born to Alan Gardner 1st Baron Gardner (age 27).
On 05 Feb 1770 Walter Butler 1st Marquess Ormonde was born to John Butler 17th Earl Ormonde 11th Earl Ossory (age 29) and Frances Wandesford Countess Ormonde and Ossory (age 16).
On 05 Feb 1792 Henry Somerset 7th Duke Beaufort was born to Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort (age 25) and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Beaufort (age 21).
On 05 Feb 1795 Thomas Laurence Dundas 2nd Earl Zetland was born to Lawrence Dundas 1st Earl Zetland (age 28) and Harriet Hale Baroness Dundas (age 25) at Marylebone.
On 05 Feb 1801 Thomas Charles Hanbury-Tracy 2nd Baron Sudeley was born to Charles Hanbury-Tracy 1st Baron Sudeley (age 22) and Henrietta Susanna Tracy.
On 05 Feb 1808 Sidney Godolphin Osborne was born to Francis Osborne 1st Baron Godolphin (age 30) and Elizabeth Charlotte Eden Baroness Godolphin (age 28) at Stapleford.
On 05 Feb 1809 Mary Gertude Robinson was born to Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey (age 27).
On 05 Feb 1815 John Simeon 3rd Baronet was born to Richard Godin Simeon 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Louisa Edith Barrington.
On 05 Feb 1858 Margaret Ethel Gordon Baroness Harlech was born to Charles Gordon 10th Marquess Huntly (age 66) and Maria Antoinetta Pegus Marchioness Huntly (age 37).
On 05 Feb 1862 Thomas Fremantle 3rd Baron Cottesloe was born to Thomas Fremantle 2nd Baron Cottesloe (age 32) and Augusta Henrietta Scott Baroness Cottesloe.
On 05 Feb 1887 Kitty Edith Blanche Ogilvy was born to David Ogilvy 11th Earl of Airlie (age 31) and Mabell Gore Countess Airlie (age 20).
On 05 Feb 1888 Helen Grosvenor was born to Hugh Lupus Grosvenor 1st Duke Westminster (age 62) and Katherine Cavendish Duchess Westminster (age 31).
On 05 Feb 1897 Henry Seymour Neville 9th Baron Braybrooke was born to Grey Neville (age 39).
On 05 Feb 1904 Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox 9th Duke of Richmond and Lennox 4th Duke of Gordon was born to Charles Gordon-Lennox 8th Duke Richmond (age 33) and Hilda Madeline Brassey Duchess Richmond (age 31).
On 05 Feb 1929 Sidney Montagu 11th Duke of Manchester was born to Alexander Montagu 10th Duke of Manchester (age 26) and Nell Vere Stead Duchess Manchester (age 27).
On 05 Feb 1934 Richard Baker Wilbraham 8th Baronet was born to Randle John Baker Wilbraham 7th Baronet (age 27).
On 05 Feb 1976 William Child-Villiers 10th Earl of Jersey was born to George Child-Villiers Viscount Villiers (age 27).
Marriages on the 5th February
Before 05 Feb 1326 Ralph Cobham (age 50) and Mary Brewes Countess Norfolk (age 24) were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King John "Lackland" of England. 
On 05 Feb 1344 Richard Fitzalan 10th Earl of Arundel 8th Earl of Surrey (age 38) and Eleanor Plantagenet Countess Arundel and Surrey (age 25) were married at Ditton Church, Stoke Poges. She by marriage Countess Arundel Sussex. She the daughter of Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster (age 63) and Maud Chaworth. He the son of Edmund Fitzalan 9th Earl of Arundel and Alice Warenne Countess Arundel. They were half third cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England. She a great granddaughter of King Henry III of England. 
On 05 Feb 1381 King Henry IV of England (age 13) and Mary Bohun (age 13) were married at Arundel Castle [Map]. She the daughter of Humphrey Bohun 7th Earl Hereford 6th Earl Essex 2nd Earl of Northampton and Joan Fitzalan Countess Essex, Hereford and Northampton (age 34). He the son of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster (age 40) and Blanche Plantagenet Duchess Lancaster. They were second cousins. He a grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
Before 05 Feb 1403 Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 10) and Isabel Pole Baroness Marshal and Morley were married. She the daughter of Michael de la Pole 2nd Earl Suffolk (age 42) and Katherine Stafford Countess Suffolk (age 27). She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward I of England. 
On 05 Feb 1600 John Gordon 13th Earl Sutherland (age 24) and Agnes Elphinstone were married. The marriage was celebrated ovre two days at his lodgings Royal Mint aka Cunyiehous. King James VI of Scotland (age 33) and Queen Anne of Denmark (age 25) were house guests. As wedding gifts, James VI gave Agnes and Jean Elphinstone suites of gold and pearl accessories comprising, a necklace, a belt, and back and fore "garnishings" for their hair, which cost £1,333-6s-8d Scots. He the son of Alexander Gordon 12th Earl Sutherland.
On 05 Feb 1608 William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey (age 43) and Cordell Annesley were married.
On 05 Feb 1753 George Neville 1st Earl Abergavenny (age 25) and Henrietta Pelham Baroness Bergavenny (age 22) were married. She by marriage Baroness Bergavenny.
On 05 Feb 1810 William Duff-Gordon 2nd Baronet (age 37) and Caroline Cornewall Lady Duff-Gordon (age 21) were married. They had four children. She by marriage Lady Duff of Halkin in Aberdeenshire. He the son of Alexander Gordon and Anne Duff Countess Dumfries (age 72).
Before 05 Feb 1830 George Thomas Wyndham of Cromer Hall Norfolk (age 24) and Maria Augusta Windham Countess Listowel (age 25) were married.
On 05 Feb 1879 Francis Salwey Winnington 5th Baronet (age 29) and Jane Spencer-Churchill Lady Winnington (age 21) were married. She by marriage Lady Winnington of Stanford Court in Worcestershire.
On 05 Feb 1904 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 56) and Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 27) were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. The difference in their ages was 29 years. He the son of Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk and Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk. They were first cousin once removed.
On 05 Feb 1916 Wilhelm Friedrich Christian Glücksburg Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glücksburg (age 24) and Marie Melita Hohenlohe Langenburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glücksburg (age 17) were married. He the son of Friedrich Ferdinand Glücksburg Duke Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glücksburg (age 60) and Victoria Friederike Oldenburg Duchess Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glücksburg (age 56). He a great x 4 grandson of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland. She a great granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
On 05 Feb 1942 William Stanhope 11th Earl of Harrington (age 19) and Eileen Foley Grey Countess Harrington (age 20) were married. She by marriage Countess Harrington. He the son of Charles Stanhope 10th Earl of Harrington.
On 05 Feb 1975 James Fergus Surtees Graham 7th Baronet (age 28) and Serena Jane Kershaw were married.
Deaths on the 5th February
On 05 Feb 1171 Robert Fitzharding 1st Baron Berkeley (age 75) died at Bristol, Gloucestershire [Map]. His son Maurice Fitzharding aka Berkeley 2nd Baron Berkeley (age 51) succeeded 2nd Baron Berkeley Feudal. Alice Berkeley Baroness Berkeley (age 36) by marriage Baroness Berkeley Feudal.
On 05 Feb 1228 Sybil de Braose Countess Derby (age 71) died.
On 04 Feb 1400 Bernard Brocas (age 46) was tried, and condemned to death, by Thomas Fitzalan 10th Earl of Surrey 12th Earl of Arundel (age 18) at Tower of London [Map] for his role in the Epiphany Rising having been captured in Cirencester, Gloucestershire [Map].
On 05 Feb 1400 Bernard Brocas (age 46) was beheaded at Tyburn [Map]. He was buried at the Chapel of St Edmund, Westminster Abbey [Map].
Before 05 Feb 1607 Mary Browne Countess Southampton (age 54) died.
On or before 05 Feb 1651 George Gresley 1st Baronet (age 71) died. He was buried on 05 Feb 1651 at Temple Church, London [Map]. His grandson Thomas Gresley 2nd Baronet (age 23) succeeded 2nd Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire. Frances Morewood Lady Gresley (age 20) by marriage Lady Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.
On 05 Feb 1672 Bishop William Nicholson (age 80) died.
On 05 Feb 1676 Thomas Trevor 1st Baronet (age 64) died. Baronet Trevor of Enfield in Middlesex extinct. His estates passed to Charles Wheler 2nd Baronet (age 56), grandson of his father's sister Mary aka Winifred Trevor.
On 05 Feb 1683 Thomas Vernon 2nd Baronet (age 6) died. His son Richard Vernon 3rd Baronet succeeded 3rd Baronet Vernon of Hodnet in Shropshire.
On 05 Feb 1684 Thomas Myddelton 2nd Baronet (age 33) died. His brother Richard Myddelton 3rd Baronet (age 28) succeeded 3rd Baronet Myddelton of Chirk Castle.
On 05 Feb 1684 Dorothy Sidney Countess Sunderland (age 66) died.
On 05 Feb 1685 Norton Knatchbull 1st Baronet died. His son John Knatchbull 2nd Baronet (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baronet Knatchbull of Mersham Hatch in Kent. Jane Monins Lady Knatchbull by marriage Lady Knatchbull of Mersham Hatch in Kent.
On 05 Feb 1693 Anne Robinson Lady Burgoyne died.
On 05 Feb 1717 Lucy Loftus Marchioness Wharton (age 47) died.
Around 05 Feb 1717 Folliot Wingfield 1st Viscount Powerscourt (age 74) died. Viscount Powerscourt extinct.
On 05 Feb 1721 James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope (age 48) died. His son Philip Stanhope 2nd Earl Stanhope (age 6) succeeded 2nd Earl Stanhope.
On 05 Feb 1724 Mary Clavering Countess Cowper (age 39) died.
On 05 Feb 1731 John Cotton 4th Baronet (age 51) died. His uncle Robert Bruce Cotton 5th Baronet (age 53) succeeded 5th Baronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.
On 05 Feb 1757 Horatio Walpole 1st Baron Walpole (age 78) died at Wickmere, Norfolk. His son Horatio Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baron Walpole of Wollerton.
On 05 Feb 1795 John Duntze 1st Baronet (age 61) died. His son John Duntze 2nd Baronet (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baronet Duntze of Tiverton in Devon.
On 05 Feb 1806 Christopher Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 57) died. His son Christopher Willoughby 2nd Baronet (age 13) succeeded 2nd Baronet Willoughby of Baldon House in Oxfordshire.
On 05 Feb 1818 Charles XIII King Sweden (age 69) died.
On 05 Feb 1830 Susan Mordaunt Countess St Germans (age 50) died.
On 05 Feb 1860 Margarette Willes Baroness Leigh (age 61) died.
On 05 Feb 1889 James Smetham (age 67) died.
On 05 Feb 1889 Henry Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham (age 82) died. His son Henry Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (age 51) succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 13th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 05 Feb 1903 Louisa Caroline Stewart Baroness Ashburton (age 75) died.
On 05 Feb 1919 Leon Joseph Chavalliaud (age 61) died in Boissy-sans-Avoir,Yvesline,Île-de-France, France.
On 05 Feb 1922 Frances Dora Smith Countess Strathmore and Kinghorne (age 89) died.
On 05 Feb 1939 Francis Edmund George Astley-Corbett 4th Baronet (age 79) died. His grandson Francis Henry Rivers Astley-Corbett 5th Baronet (age 24) succeeded 5th Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
On 05 Feb 1939 Anne Louisa Scott Countess of Romney (age 70) died.
On 05 Feb 1940 Francis Douglas Blake 1st Baronet (age 83) died. His son Francis Edward Colquhoun Blake 2nd Baronet (age 46) succeeded 2nd Baronet Blake of Tillmouth Park in Cornhill in Northumberland.
On 05 Feb 1942 Rosamund Catherine Petre Countess Bantry (age 84) died.
On 05 Feb 1955 Cicely Anne Gore Marchioness Salisbury (age 87) died.
On 05 Feb 1959 Muriel Dorey Lady Fitzherbert died.
On 05 Feb 1984 Henry Hugh Arthur Fitzroy Somerset 10th Duke Beaufort (age 83) died at Badminton House without issue. He was buried at St Michael and all Angels Church, Badminton. His first cousin twice removed David Fitzroy 11th Duke Beaufort (age 55) succeeded 11th Duke Beaufort, 13th Marquess Worcester, 17th Earl Worcester. Baron Botetort abeyant. Caroline Jane Thynne 11th Duchess Beaufort (age 56) by marriage Duchess Beaufort.
