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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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Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire

Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire is in Earl.

In 1827 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor [aged 36] was created 1st Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor [aged 31] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

On 7th November 1860 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 3rd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor [aged 47] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Monument in St Elidor's Church Stackpole [Map] sculpted by James Forsyth [aged 32].

John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor: On 8th November 1790 he was born to John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor and Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor. On 5th September 1816 he and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor were married. She the daughter of Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath and Isabella Elizabeth Byng Marchioness Bath. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 1st June 1821 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map]. His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. In 1827 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor was created 1st Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor: On 11th June 1817 he was born to John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. In 1841 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor was elected MP Pembrokeshire. On 28th June 1842 he and Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor were married. He the son of John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. They were fifth cousins. On 29th March 1898 he died. His son Frederick succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 4th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Edith Georgiana Turnor Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor: On 27th August 1813 she was born to Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish and Sarah Fawkener. On 21st April 1881 she died.

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On 29th March 1898 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor [aged 80] died. His son Frederick [aged 51] succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 4th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Edith Georgiana Turnor Countess Cawdor [aged 54] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

On 8th February 1911 Frederick Archibald Vaughan Campbell 3rd Earl Cawdor [aged 63] died. His son Hugh [aged 41] succeeded 4th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 5th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Joan Emily Thynne Countess Cawdor [aged 38] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

9th February 1911. Times Newspaper Obituaries. DEATH OF LORD CAWDOR. We record with much regret that Lord Cawdor died peacefully in his sleep at 5:45 yesterday morning, a few days before his 64th birthday. Baroness Cadogan [aged 67] and the members of their family were present. He had keen ill for some time. We announced on November 30 that he was suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. Just before Christmns be caught a chill while recoveing from this attack, and had to enter a nursing home. Early in January his illness began to take a serious turn and since then, though he rallied wonderfully from time to time, he steadily lost strength. Royal Sympathy. The King and Queen Alexandra [aged 66] have sent telegms expressing deep sympathy with the family.

In 1914 Hugh Campbell 4th Earl Cawdor [aged 44] died. His son John [aged 13] succeeded 5th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 6th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

On 9th January 1970 John Campbell 5th Earl Cawdor [aged 69] died. His son Hugh [aged 37] succeeded 6th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 7th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

On 20th June 1993 Hugh Campbell 6th Earl Cawdor [aged 60] died. His son Colin [aged 30] succeeded 7th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 8th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.

On 21st October 1994 Colin Campbell 7th Earl Cawdor [aged 32] and Isabella Rachel Stanhope Countess Cawdor [aged 28] were married at St Nicholas' Church, Adare. She by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. She the daughter of William Stanhope 11th Earl of Harrington [aged 72] and Priscilla Margaret Cubitt Countess Harrington [aged 53]. He the son of Hugh Campbell 6th Earl Cawdor.