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: Capet
On 23rd April 1185 Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal was born to [his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal [age 30] and [his mother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal at Coimbra.
On 6th December 1185 [his grandfather] Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal [age 76] died. His son [his father] Sancho [age 31] succeeded I King Portugal and reigned for twenty six years.
In 1191 [his brother-in-law] Alfonso IX King Leon [age 19] and [his sister] Theresa of Portugal Queen Consort Leon [age 15] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. She the daughter of [his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal [age 36] and [his mother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of Ferdinand II King Leon and [his aunt] Urraca Burgundy Queen Consort Leon [age 43]. They were first cousins.
In 1206 Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 20] and Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 18] were married. She the daughter of Alfonso VIII King Castile [age 50] and Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile [age 44]. He the son of Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal [age 51] and Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. They were second cousin once removed. She a granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 8th September 1209 [his son] Sancho "Pious" II King Portugal was born to Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 24] and [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 22]. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 5th May 1210 [his son] Alfonso III King Portugal was born to Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 25] and [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 22]. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. He married (1) 1239 his third cousin once removed Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of Renaud Dammartin I Count Boulogne, Dammartin and Aumale and Ida Metz Countess Boulogne (2) 1253 his first cousin twice removed Beatrice Queen Consort Portugal and had issue.
In 1211 [his daughter] Leonor Burgundy was born to Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 25] and [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 23]. She a great granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Around 1211 [his daughter] Eleanor of Portugal Queen Consort Denmark was born to Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 25] and [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 23]. She a great granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She married 24th June 1229 Valdemar the Young King of Denmark.
On 26th March 1211 [his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal [age 56] died. His son Alfonso [age 25] succeeded II King Portugal. [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 23] by marriage Queen Consort Portugal.
In 1214 [his brother-in-law] King Valdemar II of Denmark [age 43] and [his sister] Berengaria Burgundy Queen Consort Denmark [age 16] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Denmark. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of [his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal and [his mother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of Valdemar "Great" I King of Denmark and Sophia of Minsk.
In 1215 [his brother-in-law] Henry I King Castile [age 10] and [his sister] Mafalda Burgundy Queen Consort Castile [age 19] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile. She the daughter of [his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal and [his mother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of [his father-in-law] Alfonso VIII King Castile and [his mother-in-law] Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile. They were second cousin once removed. He a grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 6th June 1217 [his brother-in-law] Henry I King Castile [age 13] was killed by a tile falling of a roof. He was buried at Abbey of Santa Maria la Real de Huelgas [Map]. His sister [his sister-in-law] Berengaria [age 38] succeeded I Queen Castile.
On 31st August 1217 [his sister-in-law] Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile [age 38] abdicated I King Castile. Her son Ferdinand [age 18] succeeded III King Castile.
In 1218 [his son] Fernando Burgundy was born to Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal [age 32] and [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 30]. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 3rd November 1220 [his wife] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [age 33] died.
On 27th March 1221 [his sister] Berengaria Burgundy Queen Consort Denmark [age 23] died.
[his father] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal and [his mother] Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Raymond V Count Barcelona. He the son of Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal and Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal. They were fifth cousins.
Kings Franks: Great x 12 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 5 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 9 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert I Duke Burgundy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Arles Queen Consort France
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry "Gallant" Burgundy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Burgundy Count Portugal
GrandFather: Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sancha Astur Leonese
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elvira González Queen Consort Leon
Great x 1 Grandmother: Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jimena Munoz
Father: Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Otto Savoy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Humbert "Fat" Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 1 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy III Count Savoy
Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Ivrea I Count Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Normandy Countess Burgundy 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Gisela Ivrea Countess Savoy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
GrandMother: Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mahaut Albon Countess Savoy
Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Berenguer Ramon I Count of Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Old" Barcelona I Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 1 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
GrandFather: Raymond V Count Barcelona 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 1 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandfather: William "Pious" Arles 2nd Count Provence
Great x 3 Grandfather: Geoffrey Arles 1st Count Arles 1st Count Provence
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerbergam Ivrea Countess Provence
Great x 2 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
Great x 3 Grandmother: Etienette Countess Provence and Arles