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: Wyndham
Around 1632 William Wyndham 1st Baronet was born to John Wyndham of Orchard.
In 1649 [his father] John Wyndham of Orchard died.
On 8th June 1653 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 21] and Frances Hungerford [aged 18] were married.
In 1656 William Wray 1st Baronet [aged 31] was elected MP Grimsby during the Second Protectorate Parliament.
William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 24] was elected MP Somerset during the Second Protectorate Parliament.
Thomas Crew 2nd Baron Crew [aged 32] was elected MP Northamptonshire during the Second Protectorate Parliament.
Francis Bacon [aged 55] was elected MP Ipswich in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
In 1659 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 27] was elected MP Taunton during the Third Protectorate Parliament.
In 1660 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 28] was elected MP Taunton during the Convention Parliament.
Before 24th August 1660 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 28] was knighted.
On 8th May 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] summoned his second Parliament.
John Bennet 1st Baron Ossulston [aged 44] was elected MP Wallingford.
James Thynne [aged 56] was elected MP Wiltshire.
Adam Browne 2nd Baronet [aged 35] was elected MP Surrey.
Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 30] was elected MP Northumberland.
William Compton [aged 36] was elected MP Cambridge.
Thomas Coventry 1st Earl Coventry [aged 32] was elected MP Camelford.
Charles Berkeley 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge [aged 61] was elected MP Bath and Heytesbury.
[his brother-in-law] Edward Hungerford [aged 28] was elected MP Chippenham.
Robert Pierrepont [aged 24] was elected MP Nottingham.
John Melbury Sampford Strangeways [aged 75] was elected MP Weymouth.
Giles Strangeways [aged 45] was elected MP Dorset.
John Strangeways [aged 24] was elected MP Bridport.
William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 29] was elected MP Taunton.
James Herbert [aged 38] was elected MP Queenborough.
William Alington 1st and 3rd Baron Alington [aged 21] was elected MP Cambridge.
William Bowes of Streatlam [aged 4] was elected MP Durham.
Robert Brooke [aged 24] was elected MP Aldeburgh.
Josiah Child [aged 30] was elected MP Dartmouth.
Gervase Clifton 1st Baronet [aged 73] was elected MP Nottinghamshire.
Thomas Crew 2nd Baron Crew [aged 37] was elected MP Brackley.
Richard Jennings [aged 42] was elected MP St Albans.
Robert Kemp 2nd Baronet [aged 33] was elected MP Norfolk.
Edward Phelips [aged 48] was elected MP Somerset.
Robert Robartes [aged 27] was elected MP Bossiney.
Hender Robartes [aged 25] was elected MP Bodmin.
Clement Fisher 2nd Baronet [aged 48] was elected MP Coventry.
William Portman 6th Baronet [aged 17] was elected MP Taunton.
John Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 46] was elected MP Rye.
On 9th December 1661 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 29] was created 1st Baronet Wyndham of Orchard in Somerset.
Around 1667 [his son] Edward Wyndham 2nd Baronet was born to William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 35] and [his wife] Frances Hungerford [aged 32]. He married before 1688 Katherine Leveson-Gower Lady Wyndham, daughter of William Leveson-Gower 4th Baronet and Jane Granville Baroness Gower, and had issue.
In 1669 [his daughter] Joan Wyndham was born to William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 37] and [his wife] Frances Hungerford [aged 34].
In 1675 [his son-in-law] General Thomas Erle [aged 25] and [his daughter] Elizabeth Wyndham were married.
In 1679 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 47] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
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.
On 29th October 1683 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 51] died. His son Edward [aged 16] succeeded 2nd Baronet Wyndham of Orchard in Somerset.
On 19th November 1696 [his former wife] Frances Hungerford [aged 61] died at St Decumans, Williton.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Wyndham was born to William Wyndham 1st Baronet and Frances Hungerford. She married 1675 General Thomas Erle and had issue.
Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Wyndham 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Vice-Admiral Thomas Wyndham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Howard 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Wyndham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Scrope 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Scrope 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Washbourne
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Wyndham 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: John Wyndham of Orchard 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Wadham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Florence Wadham
Father: John Wyndham of Orchard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Portman 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Portman
GrandMother: Joan Portman
William Wyndham 1st Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England