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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Around 1580, possibly around 1595, George Geldorp was born.
Around 1622. George Geldorp [aged 42]. Possibly a portrait of Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset [aged 31].
1625. George Geldorp [aged 45]. Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett [aged 33], later Countess of Newcastle upon Tyne.
1625. George Geldorp [aged 45]. Portrait of Edward Villiers [aged 40].
Edward Villiers: Around 1585 he was born to George Villiers of Brokesby and Audrey Saunders. Around 1612 Edward Villiers and Barbara St John were married. Before 1625 Baggrave Hall was sold to Edward Villiers. On 7th September 1626 Edward Villiers died.
1626. George Geldorp [aged 46]. Portrait of William Cecil 2nd Earl Salisbury [aged 34].
1627. George Geldorp [aged 47]. Portrait of Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness [aged 22].
Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness: In 1605 she was born to William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. Around 1624 John Ramsay 1st Earl Holderness and she were married. She by marriage Countess Holderness. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. On 18th April 1627 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and she were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey. In July 1641 Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness died.
Before 1640. George Geldorp [aged 59]. Portrait of Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard [aged 26].
1641. George Geldorp [aged 61]. Portrait of Arthur Ingram [aged 76].
On 16th November 1665 George Geldorp [aged 85] died.