Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Master of Arts is in Degrees.
In 1588 Thomas Clinton 3rd Earl Lincoln [age 17] was awarded Master of Arts at Oxford University.
On 23rd June 1642 William Parr [age 25] commenced his Master of Arts.
On 1st November 1642 Thomas Tully Divine [age 22] graduated Master of Arts.
Around 1660 Richard Newport 2nd Earl Bradford [age 15] was awarded Master of Arts at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 8th September 1665 Charles Dormer [age 13] graduated Master of Arts at Merton College, Oxford University.
In 1672 Henry Godolphin [age 23] was awarded Master of Arts at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1705 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin [age 26] was awarded Master of Arts at King's College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1712 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton [age 19] graduated Master of Arts at Jesus College, Cambridge University.
In 1828 John Allen Giles [age 19] was awarded a double first class, and graduated Bachelor of Arts. In 1831 he was awared Master of Arts.
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 1835 Charles Manners 6th Duke Rutland [age 19] was awarded Master of Arts at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1871 Sewallis Edward Shirley 10th Earl Ferrers [age 23] was awarded Master of Arts at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].