Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1283 Bishop John Kirkby was elected Bishop of Rochester, but the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Peckham, opposed the appointment and Kirkby did not become bishop there.
On 26th July 1283 Bishop John Kirkby was elected Bishop of Ely.
Annals of Dunstable. The abbot of Westminster1, then treasurer of the lord king, died almost suddenly; because of his austerity, he was little lamented by his convent. And in the office of treasurer succeeded him lord John of Kirkby, who for a long time had been vice-chancellor of the lord king.
Abbas de Westmonasterio Londoniæ, tunc domini regis thesaurarius, obiit, quasi repente; propter austeritatem parum planctus a conventu suo. Et successit ei in officio thesaurarii dominus Johannes de Kyrkeby, qui diu fuit vicecancellarius domini regis.
Note 1. Richard of Ware, died 8th December 1283.
In January 1284 Bishop John Kirkby was appointed Lord High Treasurer.
On 22nd September 1286 Bishop John Kirkby was consecrated Bishop of Ely.
On 24th December 1286 Bishop John Kirkby was enthroned Bishop of Ely.
On 26th March 1290 Bishop John Kirkby died. He was buried at Ely Cathedral [Map].