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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On 29th January 1743 [his father] Charles Egleton and [his mother] Sarah Kent (age 34) were married.
After 29th January 1743 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Egleton and [his mother] Sarah Kent (age 34).
On 8th October 1759 [his grandfather] Samuel Kent (age 76) died. His estates, including Fornham Hall, Suffolk, passed to his son [his uncle] Thomas Kent, then, in 1762, to his [his mother] daughter's (age 51) son Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 16) who changed his surname from Egleton to Kent.
In 1769 [his father] Charles Egleton died.
On 20th May 1771 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 28) and Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 20) were married.
Around 1775 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 31) employed the architect James Wyatt to design and build Fornham Hall, Suffolk.
In 1781 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 37) was appointed High Sheriff of Suffolk.
On 16th August 1782 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Kent of Fornham. [his wife] Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 31) by marriage Lady Kent of Fornham.
In 1784 [his son] Charles Kent 2nd Baronet was born to Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 40) and [his wife] Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 33). He married before 1819 Sophia Margaret Lygon Lady Kent, daughter of William Lygon 1st Earl Beauchamp and Catherine Denn Countess Beauchamp, and had issue.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 4th December 1790 [his mother] Sarah Kent (age 82) died.
On 14th March 1811 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 68) died. His son Charles (age 27) succeeded 2nd Baronet Kent of Fornham.
On 17th September 1817 [his former wife] Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 66) died.
[his daughter] Mary Kent Lady Thorold was born to Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet and Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent. She married 1st October 1811 John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet, son of John Thorold 9th Baronet and Jane Hayford Lady Thorold, and had issue.
Father: Charles Egleton
Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Kent of Southwark
GrandFather: Samuel Kent
Mother: Sarah Kent
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Dean of London
GrandMother: Sarah Dean