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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Paternal Family Tree: Montagu
On 8th February 1678 Edward Wortley-Montagu was born to [his father] Sidney Wortley-Montagu (age 27).
In 1712 Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 33) and Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 22) were married after they eloped together to avoid her marriage to Clotworthy Skeffington 4th Viscount Massereene. She the daughter of Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull (age 57) and Mary Fielding Countess Kingston upon Hull.
On 15th May 1713 [his son] Edward Wortley-Montagu was born to Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 35) and [his wife] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 23).
In February 1718 [his daughter] Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute was born to Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 39) and [his wife] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 28) at Constantinople aka Istanbul, Turkey where her father was Ambassador. She married 20th August 1736 her fifth cousin John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute, son of James Stuart 2nd Earl Bute and Anne Campbell Countess Bute, and had issue.
From 1720 to 1730 Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 41) lived at 9 10 Great Piazza Covent Garden.
On 9th November 1727 [his father] Sidney Wortley-Montagu (age 77) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
In 1730 John Vanderbank (age 35). Portrait of Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 51).
In 1734 Philip Medows (age 26) and Frances Pierrepont (age 21) were married. On the day of her 21st birthday she attended the opera. During the interval she eloped much to the disapproval of her aunt [his wife] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 44) who had eloped in 1712.
Around 20th August 1736 [his son-in-law] John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute (age 23) and [his daughter] Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute (age 18) were married. He the son of James Stuart 2nd Earl Bute and Anne Campbell Countess Bute (age 50). They were fifth cousins.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1761 [his sister-in-law] Frances Pierrepont Countess Mar died.
On 22nd January 1761 Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 82) died.
In 21st August 1762 [his former wife] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 73) died.
1778. Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. Memorial to Edward Wortley-Montagu placed by his daughter [his daughter] Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute (age 59).
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 26 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Helen Roper
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sidney Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington 
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Harrington
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Sidney 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham
GrandFather: Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Pepys of Impington
Great x 1 Grandmother: Paulina Pepys
Father: Sidney Wortley-Montagu 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Randulph Crewe 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Crew
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Crew
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Crew 1st Baron Crew
Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Bray 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Bray of Stene and Hinton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Temperance Bray
GrandMother: Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Waldegrave 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Drury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Higham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Sarah Higham
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Yelverton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Martha Yelverton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Amy Fermor 
Edward Wortley-Montagu 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England