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On 4th March 1660 William Wilson 1st Baronet [aged 55] was created 1st Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 9th December 1684 William Wilson 1st Baronet [aged 79] died. His son William [aged 40] succeeded 2nd Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 26th December 1718 William Wilson 2nd Baronet [aged 74] died. His grandson William [aged 13] succeeded 3rd Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 23rd June 1723 William Wilson 3rd Baronet [aged 18] died. His uncle Thomas [aged 41] succeeded 4th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
In 1759 Thomas Wilson 4th Baronet [aged 77] died. His son Edward [aged 32] succeeded 5th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
In 1760 Edward Wilson 5th Baronet [aged 33] died. His brother Thomas [aged 32] succeeded 6th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 29th August 1798 Thomas Spencer Wilson 6th Baronet [aged 71] died. His son Thomas [aged 24] succeeded 7th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 22nd July 1821 Thomas Maryon Wilson 7th Baronet [aged 47] died. His son Thomas [aged 21] succeeded 8th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 5th May 1869 Thomas Maryon Wilson 8th Baronet [aged 69] died unmarried. His brother John [aged 66] succeeded 9th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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On 11th May 1876 John Maryon Wilson 9th Baronet [aged 73] died. His son Spencer [aged 46] succeeded 10th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 31st December 1897 Spencer Maryon Wilson 10th Baronet [aged 68] died. His son Spencer [aged 38] succeeded 11th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 12th May 1944 Spencer Maryon-Wilson 11th Baronet [aged 84] died. His nephew George [aged 47] succeeded 12th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 10th July 1965 George Percy Maryon Maryon-Wilson 12th Baronet [aged 68] died. His first cousin once removed Hubert [aged 76] succeeded 13th Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex.
On 13th September 1978 Hubert Guy Maryon Maryon-Wilson 13th Baronet [aged 90] died. Baronet Wilson of Eastbourne in Sussex extinct.
On 16th March 1874 Mathew Wilson 1st Baronet [aged 71] was created 1st Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
On 18th January 1891 Mathew Wilson 1st Baronet [aged 88] died. His son Mathew [aged 64] succeeded 2nd Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
In 1909 Mathew Wharton Wilson 2nd Baronet [aged 82] died. His son Mathew [aged 55] succeeded 3rd Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
On 19th January 1914 Mathew Amcotts Wilson 3rd Baronet [aged 61] died. His son Mathew [aged 38] succeeded 4th Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
On 17th May 1958 Mathew Richard Henry Wilson 4th Baronet [aged 82] died. His son Mathew [aged 51] succeeded 5th Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
In 1991 Mathew Martin Wilson 5th Baronet [aged 84] died. His nephew Mathew [aged 55] succeeded 6th Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 5th December 2019 Mathew John Anthony Wilson 6th Baronet [aged 84] died. His son Mathew [aged 53] succeeded 7th Baronet Wilson of Eshton Hall in Yorkshire.