Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Biography of Cardinal William "White Hands" Blois 1135-1202

Paternal Family Tree: Blois

Maternal Family Tree: Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois

In 1123 [his father] Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois (age 33) and [his mother] Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois were married. She by marriage Countess Champagne, Countess Blois. He the son of [his grandfather] Stephen Blois II Count Blois and Chartres (age 78) and [his grandmother] Adela Normandy Countess Blois (age 56).

In 1135 William "White Hands" Blois was born to [his father] Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois (age 45) and [his mother] Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. He a great grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

Around 1150 [his uncle] William "Simple" Blois Count Blois Count Chartres (age 65) died. His brother [his father] Theobald (age 60) succeeded II Count Champagne, IV Count Blois.

In 1152 [his father] Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois (age 62) died. His son [his brother] Henry (age 24) succeeded I Count Champagne. His son [his brother] Theobald (age 22) succeeded V Count Blois.

In 1164 [his brother] Theobald "Good" Blois V Count Blois (age 34) and [his sister-in-law] Alix Capet Countess Blois (age 13) were married. She by marriage Countess Blois. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks (age 44) and Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England (age 42). He the son of [his father] Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois and [his mother] Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1164 [his brother] Henry Blois I Count Champagne (age 36) and [his sister-in-law] Marie Capet Countess Champagne (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Champagne. She the daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks (age 44) and Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England (age 42). He the son of [his father] Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois and [his mother] Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois. They were fourth cousins. He a great grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1176 William "White Hands" Blois (age 41) was appointed Archbishop of Reims.

In 1179 William "White Hands" Blois (age 44) was appointed Cardinal.

On 16th March 1181 [his brother] Henry Blois I Count Champagne (age 53) died. His son [his nephew] Henry (age 14) succeeded II Count Champagne.

In 1191 [his brother] Stephen Blois I Count Sancerre (age 58) died at Acre [Map].

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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On 20th January 1191 [his brother] Theobald "Good" Blois V Count Blois (age 61) died. His son [his nephew] Louis (age 19) succeeded I Count Blois.

In 1202 William "White Hands" Blois (age 67) died.