William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1179 Cardinal William "White Hands" Blois [aged 44] was appointed Cardinal.
Before 28th October 1216 Cardinal Guala Bicchieri [aged 66] was appointed Cardinal.
On 17th September 1361 Cardinal John of Thoresby was appointed Cardinal.
In 1426 Cardinal Henry Beaufort [aged 51] was appointed Cardinal.
In 1439 Louis of Luxembourg was appointed Cardinal by Pope Eugene IV [aged 56] at the request of the English.
On 18th December 1439 Cardinal John Kempe [aged 59] was created Cardinal.
In 1473 Thomas Bourchier [aged 55] was appointed Cardinal.
In 1493 Cardinal John Morton [aged 73] was appointed Cardinal.
On 18th December 1506 Louis Amboise Bishop Albi [aged 27] was appointed Cardinal.
On 10th September 1515 Cardinal Thomas Wolsey [aged 42] was appointed Cardinal by Pope Leo X [aged 39].
In 1537 Cardinal Reginald Pole [aged 36] was appointed Cardinal.
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 1538 Cardinal David Beaton [aged 44] was appointed Cardinal.
In 1597 Cardinal Philipp Wilhelm Wittelsbach [aged 20] was appointed Cardinal.
In 1675 Cardinal Philip Howard [aged 46] was appointed Cardinal by Pope Clement X [aged 84].
Cardinal Philippe Valois was appointed Cardinal.
Cardinal Henry Benedict Stewart was appointed Cardinal.
Cardinal Charles Bourbon Conti was appointed Cardinal.
Cardinal Louis of Bar was appointed Cardinal.