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  EARLS AND DUKES OF RICHMOND - LoveToKnow Article on EARLS AND DUKES OF RICHMOND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Constance was three times married, and each of her husbands in turn assumed the title of earl of Richmond, in conjunction with that of count, or duke of Brittany.
Charles, 3rd duke of Richmond (1733-1806), was one of the most remarkable men of the i8th century, being chiefly famous for his advanced views on the question of parliamentary reform.
Richmond died in December 1806, and, leaving no legitimate children, he was succeeded in the peerage by his nephew Charles, son of his brother, General Lord George Henry Lennox.
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 Richmond
The whole wapentake is in the liberty of Richmondshire, in the archdeaconry and deanery of Richmond, and in the diocese of Ripon.
Richmond is 239 miles north-north-west of London, 44 miles north-west of York, and 52 miles north by west of Leeds.
The population of Richmond alone, in 1831, was 3,900.
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 GENUKI: English Peerage 1790: Extinct Peerage - Earls (1)
Waltheof, descended from the earls of Northumberland previous to the conquest, was created by king William the conqueror earl of that county, and soon after earl of Huntingdon and Northampton, which titles he forfeited to the crown 29 April 1075.
Walter Giffard, earl of Longueville in the province of Normandy, a distant relation to king William the conqueror, was created by that monarch earl of Buckingham, which title became extinct in that family upon the death of Walter, second earl of Buckingham 1164.
William, earl of Warren in the province of Normandy, a distant relation of king William the conqueror, was created by king William the second earl of Surrey, which title became extinct in this family upon the death of William, third earl of Surrey, 1148.
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 Probert Encyclopaedia: Shakespeare (E-I)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Earl of Salisbury is a character in King Richard II and in King Henry V and in King Henry VI part I and in King Henry VI part II.
The Earl of Warwick is a character in King Henry IV part II and in King Henry V and in King Henry VI part I and in King Henry VI part II and in King Henry VI part III.
The Earl of Westmoreland is a character in King Henry IV part 1 and in King Henry IV part II and in King Henry V and in King Henry VI part III.
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 LENNOX - LoveToKnow Article on LENNOX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Maldouen, the 3rd earl, eldest of the sons of Alwin the younger, is an historical personage; he was a witness to the treaty between Alexander II., king of Scotland, and his brotherin-law the English king Henry III., at Newcastle in 1237, concerning the much disputed northern counties of England.
Their elder brother Matthew, 2nd earl of this line, fell on Flodden Field, leaving by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of James, earl of Arran, and niece of James III., a son and successor John, who became one of the guardians of James V. and was murdered in 1526.
The old earl of Lennox, now grandfather of his sovereign, obtained the regency in 1570, but in the next year was killedin the attack made on the parliament at Stirling, being the third earl in succession to meet with a violent death.
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 GENUKI: Richmond History
RICHMOND, a parish in the wapentake of Gilling West, and liberty of Richmondshire; 8 miles from Leyburn; 10 from Reeth; and 16 from Northallerton.
The Earls, who were the friends, and of the family of princes, lived here in almost regal style; and the Scolland, which wad a hall 72 feet long by 27 broad, was the banqueting room for the lord and his numerous officers and retainers.
The Duke of Leeds is the chief bailiff of the liberty and franchise of Richmond and Richmondshire.
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 Encyclopedia: Wars of the Roses
Meanwhile, York's ally, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (later dubbed "The Kingmaker"), was growing in popularity in London as the champion of the merchant classes.
Thomas Grey, 1st Marquess of Dorset (1457 – September 20, 1501) was the eldest son of Elizabeth Woodville and consequently a stepson of Edward IV of England.
Edward (Plantagenet), Earl of Warwick, (February 25, 1475-November 28, 1499) was the son of George, Duke of Clarence, and a potential claimant to the throne during the reigns of both King Richard III of England (1483 - 1485) and his successor, Henry VII of England (1485 - 1509).
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 Richmond Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Earl Alan's descendants were both Earl of Richmond and Duke of Brittany, producing a conflict of allegiance between the English and French crowns.
In 1342, Edward III made his second son, John of Gaunt, Earl of Richmond, although it was restored to John, Duke of Brittany in 1372.
In 1855, Richmond, like other castles such as Pendennis, was re-used as a military barracks, with new gothic style buildings constructed in the cleared Great Court, a parade ground established and a detention block built just inside the castle entrance.
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 RICHMOND, EARLS AND DUKES OF - Online Information article about RICHMOND, EARLS AND DUKES OF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
great importance in England, and lords of the honour of Richmond where their castle was situated, are often reckoned as earls of Richmond, though they were not so in the strict and later sense.
Queen Eleanor, who was thereafter described as earl of Richmond by contemporary chroniclers, though how far he was strictly entitled to the designation has been disputed.
RICHMOND, EARLS AND DUKES OF
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 Margaret BEAUFORT (C. Richmond)
Her grandfather, John, Earl of Somerset, was the son of John of Gaunt by his mistress, Catherine Swynford, whom he afterwards married, and his offspring by whom an act of parliament legitimised.
The little Henry of Richmond's uncle by the father's side, Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke, was a fierce Lancastrian, and when that cause was overthrown, both of them fled to France, whence the nephew was to return one day to gain the battle of Bosworth and ascend the throne of England.
Fisher preached Margaret of Richmond's funeral sermon; and in it he dilates on her possession of all womanly and princess-like good qualities, affectionateness, amiability, affability, dignity-on her munificent charities, public and private, her tending and nursing of the sick, her devoutness and asceticism, her self-imposed penances, austerities, and manifold mortifications of the flesh.
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 PETER OF SAVOY - LoveToKnow Article on PETER OF SAVOY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
1203-1268), earl of Richmond, younger son of Thomas I. (Tommaso), count of Savoy, was born at Susa.
Accepting an invitation from the English king, Henry III., who had married his niece, Eleanor of Provence, Peter came to England in 1240, and was created earl of Richmond, receiving also large estates and being appointed to several important offices.
of France, he supported Earl Simon in hil efforts to impose restrictions upon the royal power; but, more moderate than many members of the baronial party, went ovef to Henrys side in I 260, and was consequently removed from the council.
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 Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is not known for certain whether he was born legitimately after his parents were secretly married.
Whatever the case, his mother died in 1437, but his half-brother, King Henry VI recognised him, creating him Earl of Richmond in 1452.
However, with the beginnings of the Wars of the Roses, Richmond was captured by the Yorkist Herbert family.
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 TimeRef - History Timelines - Medieval People Starting With T
Tostig was the son of Godwine, Earl of Wessex and brother of Harold II, King of England.
Edmund became the Earl of Richmond and Jasper became the Earl of Pembroke.
Edmund the Earl of Richmond died in captivity in Carmathen Castle.
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 Earl Richmond Obituary
Earl used the April 16th, 1966 Disc and Music Echo Radio London column, to announce that he would be leaving the ship that week.
We shall remember Earl Richmond with particular affection and respect because he was one of the original team who had to rough it during those early days when conditions on board were not so good.
Earl also had a large family of brothers and sisters some of whom are still with us.
www.radiolondon.co.uk /jocks/earl/earlobit.html   (1092 words)

  
 Henry VII of England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is interesting to note, therefore, that he spared Richard's designated heir, John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln.
Lincoln was killed at the Battle of Stoke, but Simnel's life was spared and he became a royal servant.
Simnel had been put forward as "Edward VI", impersonating the young Edward, Earl of Warwick, son of George, Duke of Clarence, who was still imprisoned in the Tower of London.
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 Encyclopedia: Earl of Richmond
The town of Richmond as seen from the top of the keep of Richmond Castle Richmond is an attractive Georgian market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire.
John II of Dreux (in French Jean II de Dreux) (1239-November 18, 1305) was duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond, from 1286 to his death.
Events March 25 - Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scotland June 19 - Forces of Earl of Pembroke defeat Bruces Scottish rebels at the Battle of Methven Philip IV of France exiles all the Jews from France and confiscates their property In London, a city ordinance degrees that heating with...
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 Vol II File 21: The Paternal Ancestry of Homer Beers James
Henry de Newburgh, his successor, 5th Earl of Warwick, was a minor at his father's decease, committed to the guardianship of Thomas Basset, of Hedenson, who accordingly had livery of his lands, with the castle in Warwick.
At the commencement of the troubles between Henry and the barons the earl was appointed sheriff of the cos.
Upon the accession of King Edward III., the earl had the honor of girding him with the sword of knighthood, and as soon as the new monarch was crowned, he was appointed, the king being a minor, his guardian.
homepages.rootsweb.com /~pmcbride/james/f038.htm   (1552 words)

  
 Britannia Biographies: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
This prince, the fourth son of King Edward III and Queen Philippa, was born at Ghent (or Gaunt) in Flanders, in 1340.
John Beaufort, Earl of Somerset and Marquis of Dorset, KG Henry Beaufort, Bishop of Lincoln, afterwards of Winchester, and, at length, Cardinal and Chancellor of England
Thomas Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, KG Joan Beaufort, married, firstly, to Sir Robert Ferrers of Worn and Oversley; and, secondly, to Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland.
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 Gazetteer of Markets and Fairs to 1516: Cambridgeshire
John, duke of Brittany and earl of Richmond died in 1341.
On 28 Dec 1335, the fair was granted by K Edw III to John, duke of Brittany, earl of Richmond, lord of the manor, with the grant that he would not be impeded in his enjoyment of the fair by reason of any non-user in the past (CChR, 1327–41, p.
On 11 Jul 1344, the fair was granted by K Edw III to John of Gaunt, earl of Richmond, the king’s son, to be held at the manor (CChR, 1341–1417, p.
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 Earls and Dukes of Richmond
The title Earl of Richmond (Richemund from the original French) dates from shortly after the Norman Conquest (1066) and initially was honorary or stylistic in nature rather than legal.
From 1414 to 1435 the earldom was held by John Plantagenet, duke of Bedford and in 1452 was conferred on Edmund Tudor, brother to King Henry VI.
In 1525 Henry Fitzroy the son of Henry VIII (shown left) and Elizabeth Blount was created duke of Richmond and Somerset and earl of Nottingham.
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 Master Database - allg78 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Jean John II of Richmond de Dreux/ [Earl of Richmond; Duke of Bretagne Brittany] was born on 4 Jan 1238/1239 in Rennes,Ille-Et-Vilaine,France.
She married Jean John II of Richmond de Dreux/ [Earl of Richmond; Duke of Bretagne Brittany] on 22 Jan 1259 in Abbey St. Denis,Seine-St. Denis,France.
AFN HNXB-NL Richard FitzAlan [Earl of Arundel [Parents] was born on 3 Feb 1267 in Arundel,Sussex,England.
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 The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Part 5: A.D. 1052 - 1069
And the king gave the earl and his children, and all the men that were with him, his full friendship, and the full earldom, and all that he possessed before; and he gave the lady all that she had before.
Earl Harold, his son, took to the earldom that his father had before, and to all that his father possessed; whilst Earl Elgar took to the earldom that Harold had before.
And there was Harold the earl, and would work their reconciliation if he might, but he could not: but all his earldom him unanimously forsook and outlawed, and all who with him lawlessness upheld, because he robbed God first, and all those bereaved over whom he had power of life and of land.
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 The First Tudors
Owen Tudor/ Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond/ Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford, Earl of Pembroke/ Sir David Owen
They had a son, Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who became Henry VII (see entry under his name for more information).
She was the daughter of Richard Wydeville, 1st Earl Rivers by his wife Jacquetta zu St Pol, the daughter of Peter de Luxemburg, Count of St Pol and Brienne and Margaret del Balso.
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 Shaunde - Earl of Bath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
After a fourteen year exile in Brittany and France, Henry of Richmond sailed from the Seine on Monday, 1 August 1485, with two thousand men and a few ships.
Henry of Richmond ascended the throne of England as Henry VII after the death of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth on Monday 22 August 1485.
Philibert was created by Henry "earl of Bath on 6 January 1486, and given an annuity of 100 marks from Sommerset and Dorset; and was called by him '
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 Who Was Who
Custodian of Princess Elizabeth during her imprisonment at Woodstock in the reign of Mary I. She was a mistress of Henry VIII and had a son by him, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond.
She illegally married the Earl of Hertford for which both were imprisoned in the Tower of London.
The daughter of Sir Francis Knollys and Katharine Carey; wife of Viscount Hereford, the later first Earl of Essex and mother of Penelope and Dorothy Devereux and Robert Devereux, second Earl of Essex; later wife of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and of Sir Christopher Blount.
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 thePeerage.com - Person Page 10223
She married Richard of Cornwall, Earl of Cornwall, son of John I 'Lackland', King of England and Isabella d'Angoulême, on 23 November 1243 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England.
John II de Montfort de Dreux, 2nd Earl of Richmond was the son of Jean I de Dreux, Duc de Bretagne.
Gilbert de Clare, 3rd Earl of Gloucester was the son of Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Gloucester and Matilda de Lacy.
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 woodgate - pafg99 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Katherine Tudor was born on 2 Feb 1503 in Tower of London,,England.
Edmund Tudor Earl of Richmond [Parents] was born about 1430.
Margaret of Richmond Beaufort Countess [Parents] died in 1509.
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 Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond (~1430-1456) was the father of King Henry VII of England.
Tudor was an older son of Owen Tudor and Catherine of Valois (former queen of King Henry V of England), and it is not known for certain whether he was born legitimately after his parents were secretly married.
They imprisoned him at Carmarthen Castle in south Wales, where he caught the plague and died on November 1, 1456.
www.bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/e/ed/edmund_tudor__1st_earl_of_richmond.html   (171 words)

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