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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Merton College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
Around 1394 Cardinal John Kempe (age 14) educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
Before 1499 George Owen was born. He was educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 20th December 1577 Henry Neville of Billingbear (age 13) was educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1579 Henry Savile 1st Baronet was born to John Savile (age 34) and Jane Garth. He was educated at Merton College, Oxford University and in 1593 he entered the Middle Temple. He married before 23rd June 1632 Mary Dent.
Around 1607 Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex (age 15) educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 10th July 1607 Henry Poole (age 15) was educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 23rd October 1607 John Trelawny 1st Baronet (age 15) matriculated Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1624 Richard Browne 1st Baronet (age 19) became a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford University and received his MA on 29th July 1628.
On 8th September 1665 Charles Dormer (age 13) graduated Master of Arts at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 28th December 1665 George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland was born illegitimately to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 35) and Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland (age 25) at Merton College, Oxford University.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 3rd February 1671 Walter Clarges 1st Baronet (age 17) was educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 16th July 1672 Barbara Fitzroy was born illegitimately to John Churchill (age 22) and Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland (age 31) at Merton College, Oxford University. She claimed the child was the King's (age 42) but most consider her father to be John Churchill, subsequently Duke of Marlborough.
Around 1728 Thomas Drury 1st Baronet (age 15) educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1750 Reverend Newton Ogle (age 24) was awarded BA by Merton College, Oxford University.
In June 1768 Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 17) was educated at Merton College, Oxford University.
In July 1771 Thomas Frankland 6th Baronet (age 20) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 13th May 1829 Reverend Brabazon Lowther (age 17) was admitted to Merton College, Oxford University receiving his BA in 1834.
In 1832 Bishop Walter Kerr Hamilton (age 23) was elected to a Fellowship of Merton College, Oxford University.
On 1st November 1833 Richard Charles Hamond (age 21) died from a fall from a horse whilst an undergraduate at Merton College, Oxford University.
On 23rd February 1848 Augustus Gough-Calthorpe 6th Baron Calthorpe (age 18) matriculated Merton College, Oxford University. He graduated BA in 1851, MA in 1855.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1477 Bishop Richard Fitzjames was appointed Principal of St Alban Hall, Merton College, Oxford University.
Around 1572 Thomas Gresham (age 25) educated at St Alban Hall, Merton College, Oxford University.
On 18th October 1583 Peter Mutton of Llanerch (age 18) matriculated St Alban Hall, Merton College, Oxford University.