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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William Aikman is in Painters.
On 24th October 1682 William Aikman was born.
In 1711 William Aikman (age 28). Self-Portrait.
Around 1723 William Aikman (age 40). Portrait of John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll (age 42).
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet. Chiswick House.
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Henry Harpur 5th Baronet (age 19).
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington (age 29). Chiswick House.
Around 1728 William Aikman (age 45). Portrait of John Hay 1st Marquess Tweeddale.
In 1729 William Aikman (age 46). Portrait of Robert Rich 4th Baronet (age 43).
Robert Rich 4th Baronet: On 3rd July 1685 he was born to Robert Rich 2nd Baronet and Mary Rich. On 17th October 1706 Charles Rich 3rd Baronet died. He was buried in St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. His brother Robert succeeded 4th Baronet Rich of London. On 1st February 1768 Robert Rich 4th Baronet died. His son Robert succeeded 5th Baronet Rich of London.
Around 1729 William Aikman (age 46). Portrait of William Leman 2nd Baronet.
William Leman 2nd Baronet: On 19th December 1637 he was born to William Leman 1st Baronet and Rebecca Prescot. In or before 1662 William Leman 2nd Baronet and Mary Mansel Lady Leman were married. In 1667 William Leman 1st Baronet died. His son William succeeded 2nd Baronet Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire. Mary Mansel Lady Leman by marriage Lady Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire. On 18th July 1701 William Leman 2nd Baronet died. His grandson William succeeded 3rd Baronet Leman of Northaw in Hertfordshire.
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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Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Edmund Prideaux (age 36).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Dorothy Savile Countess Burlington (age 31) and her son William Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland (age 8).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 53).
Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale (age 43).
Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale: Around 1688 he was born to John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Lauder Countess of Lauderdale. On 15th July 1710 Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale were married . She the daughter of James Ogilvy 1st Earl Seafield 4th Earl Findlater. He the son of John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale and Elizabeth Lauder Countess of Lauderdale. On 30th August 1710 John Maitland 5th Earl Lauderdale died. His son Charles succeeded 6th Earl Lauderdale, 6th Viscount Maitland, 6th Viscount Lauderdale, 2nd Baronet Maitland of Ravelrig in Nova Scotia. Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale by marriage Countess Lauderdale. On 15th July 1744 Charles Maitland 6th Earl Lauderdale died. His son John succeeded 7th Earl Lauderdale, 7th Viscount Maitland, 7th Viscount Lauderdale, 3rd Baronet Maitland of Ravelrig in Nova Scotia.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of John St John 2nd Viscount St John (age 29).
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton (age 41).
Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton: In 1690 she was born to Archibald Kennedy 1st Baronet. In 1701 Alexander Montgomerie 8th Earl Eglinton died. His son Alexander succeeded 9th Earl Eglinton. She by marriage Countess Winton. In June 1709 Alexander Montgomerie 9th Earl Eglinton and she were married. The difference in their ages was 30 years. He the son of Alexander Montgomerie 8th Earl Eglinton and Elizabeth Crichton. On 18th March 1780 Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton died at Auchans Castle, Auchans.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48) (manner of). Portrait of Helen Sutherland (age 14).
Helen Sutherland: In 1717 she was born. In 1791 she died.
Before 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48). Portrait of Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale (age 39).
Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale: Before 6th May 1692 she was born to James Ogilvy 1st Earl Seafield 4th Earl Findlater. On 24th September 1778 Elizabeth Ogilvy Countess Lauderdale died.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 7th June 1731 William Aikman (age 48) died.