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Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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John Acland 1st Baronet 1591-1647

Paternal Family Tree: Acland

Before 1591 [his father] Arthur Acland [aged 17] and [his mother] Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent [aged 17] were married.

Around 1591 John Acland 1st Baronet was born to Arthur Acland [aged 18] and Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent [aged 18]. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward IV of England.

On 26th December 1610 [his father] Arthur Acland [aged 37] died.

On 27th March 1617 [his step-father] Francis Vincent 1st Baronet [aged 49] and [his mother] Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent [aged 44] were married.

Before 1621 [his future brother-in-law] Anthony Vincent 2nd Baronet [aged 26] and Elizabeth Acland Lady Vincent [aged 24] were married. A step-brother and sister marriage. She the daughter of Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent [aged 47] who was married to his father Francis Vincent 1st Baronet [aged 52].

Around 1625 John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 34] and Elizabeth Vincent [aged 29] were married. She was his step-sister.

Around 1634 [his daughter] Susanna Acland was born to John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 43] and [his wife] Elizabeth Vincent [aged 38]. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward IV of England. She married 1. before 1668 Edward Halsall and had issue 2. after 5th February 1696 John Carleton.

Around 1639 [his son] Hugh Acland 5th Baronet was born to John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 48] and [his wife] Elizabeth Vincent [aged 43]. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England.

In 1644 John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 53] was created 1st Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon although the Letters Patent were lost and the dignity was not confirmed until 1678 after his death.

Around 1644. Robert Walker [aged 45]. Portrait of John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 53].

In 1645 [his mother] Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent [aged 72] died.

On 24th August 1647 John Acland 1st Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Francis succeeded 2nd Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon.

Before 25th January 1650 [his former wife] Elizabeth Vincent [aged 54] died.

Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 Old St Pancras Churchyard. Churchyard St Pancras Old Church [Map]. Here lyes the Body of [his former son-in-law] John Carleton, Gent. Son of Thomas Carleton, Esqr who was eldest Equery to their Sacred Majes. King Charles the first & King Charles the second and was discended of the most Antient Family of ye Carletons of Carleton Hall in the county of Cumberland. Ob 20th July Ano. Dni. 1709, Ætat 67:

Here also lyes the Body of [his daughter] Susanna his wife, Daughter of Sr Hugh Ackland [Note. Mistake for John?], of Killerton, in the county of Devon, Bart Formerly ye wife of Edward Halsall, Esq. Equery to her Sacred Maj. Queen Catherin: Ob. 5 Febry Ano. Dni. 1696, Ætat. 62.

Here also lyeth the Body of Susan Eyre [deceased], Daughter of ye above named Edward & Susann Hassall Who dy'd June ye 10th 1745, aged 77 years. Requiescat in Pace.

[his son] Francis Acland 2nd Baronet was born to John Acland 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Vincent. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England.

[his son] John Acland 3rd Baronet was born to John Acland 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Vincent. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward IV of England. He married his half second cousin once removed Margaret Rolle and had issue.

John Acland 1st Baronet appears on the following Descendants Family Trees:

Royal Ancestors of John Acland 1st Baronet 1591-1647

Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of King David I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 13 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Ancestors of John Acland 1st Baronet 1591-1647

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Acland

Grandfather: Hugh Acland

Father: Arthur Acland 2 x Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Monck

Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Monck

Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Powdering

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Monke of Potheridge Devon

Grandmother: Margaret Monke Great Granddaughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: King Edward IV of England 2 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily "Rose of Raby" Neville Duchess York Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Plantagenet 1st Viscount Lisle son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Waite

Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Plantagenet Granddaughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Grey Baron Ferrers of Groby 6 x Great Grandson of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Grey 1st Viscount Lisle 5 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers 6th Baroness Ferrers Groby 4 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Viscountess Lisle 6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Talbot 1st Viscount Lisle 4 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Talbot Viscountess Lisle 5 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Cheddar Viscountess Lisle

John Acland 1st Baronet 3 x Great Grandson of King Edward IV of England

Grandfather: Robert Mallet of Woolleigh Beaford

Mother: Eleanor Mallet Lady Vincent