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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Around 996 Elvira González Queen Consort Leon was born to [her father] Menendo González.
In September 999 Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon (age 46) died. His son [her future husband] Alfonso (age 5) succeeded V King Leon.
On 6th October 1008 [her father] Menendo González died.
In 1013 Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 19) and Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 17) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia (age 35).
Around 1015 [her son] Bermudo III King Leon was born to [her husband] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 21) and Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 19). He married his half second cousin Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon, daughter of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona, and had issue.
Around 1018 [her daughter] Sancha Astur Leonese was born to [her husband] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 24) and Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 22). She married in or before 1033 her half second cousin Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon, son of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona, and had issue.
On 2nd December 1022 [her husband] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 28) and Urraca Jiménez Queen Consort Leon were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Leon. She the daughter of García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona and Jimena Fernández Bermúdez Queen Consort Pamplona. He the son of Bermudo "Gouty" II King Galicia II King Leon and [her mother-in-law] Elviro Garcia Queen Galicia. They were half first cousins.
On 2nd December 1022 Elvira González Queen Consort Leon (age 26) died.
On 7th August 1028 [her former husband] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon (age 34) died. His son [her son] Bermudo (age 13) succeeded III King Leon. Jimena Sánchez Jiménez Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Leon.