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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King Castile is in Kingdom of Castile.
On 24th December 1065 Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 50] died. His son Sancho [aged 28] succeeded II King Castile.
On 7th October 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile [aged 35] died. His brother Alfonso [aged 31] succeeded VI King Castile. Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 14] by marriage Queen Consort Castile.
On 1st July 1109 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] died. His daughter Urracca [aged 30] succeeded Queen Leon, Queen Castile and Queen Galicia.
In 1126 Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon [aged 20] succeeded VII King Castile, VII King Leon.
On 21st August 1157 Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon [aged 52] died. His son Sancho [aged 23] succeeded III King Castile. His son Ferdinand [aged 20] succeeded II King Leon.
On 31st August 1158 Sancho III King Castile [aged 24] died. His son Alfonso [aged 2] succeeded VIII King Castile.
On 5th October 1214 Alfonso VIII King Castile [aged 58] died. He was buried at Abbey of Santa Maria la Real de Huelgas [Map]. His son Henry [aged 10] succeeded I King Castile.
On 6th June 1217 Henry I King Castile [aged 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 Berengaria [aged 38] succeeded I Queen Castile.
On 31st August 1217 Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile [aged 38] abdicated I King Castile. Her son Ferdinand [aged 18] succeeded III King Castile.
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 30th May 1252 Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon [aged 53] died. His son Alfonso [aged 30] succeeded X King Castile, X King Leon. Violante Barcelona Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Leon.
On 2nd April 1284 Alfonso X King Castile X King Leon [aged 62] died. His son Sancho [aged 25] succeeded IV King Castile, IV King Leon. Maria Molina Queen Consort Castile Queen Consort Leon by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Leon.
On 25th April 1295 Sancho IV King Castile IV King Leon [aged 36] died. His son Ferdinand [aged 9] succeeded IV King Castile, IV King Leon.
On 7th September 1312 Ferdinand IV King Castile IV King Leon [aged 26] died. His son Alfonso [aged 1] succeeded XI King Castile.
On 26th March 1350 Alfonso "Avenger" XI King Castile [aged 38] died of plague. His son Peter [aged 15] succeeded I King Castile.
On 23rd March 1369 Peter "Cruel" I King Castile [aged 34] was murdered by his half-brother Henry "Fratricide" II King Castile [aged 35] outside the wall of the castle of Montiel, La Mancha. His half brother Henry succeeded II King Castile.
On 29th May 1379 Henry "Fratricide" II King Castile [aged 45] died. His son John [aged 20] succeeded I King Castile.
On 9th October 1390 John I King Castile [aged 32] died. His son Henry [aged 11] succeeded III King Castile.
On 25th December 1406 Henry III King Castile [aged 27] died. His son John [aged 1] succeeded II King Castile.
On 20th July 1454 John II King Castile [aged 49] died. His son Henry [aged 29] succeeded IV King Castile. Blanche Trastámara II Queen Navarre [aged 30] by marriage Queen Consort Castile.
On 11th December 1474 Henry IV King Castile [aged 49] died. His half sister Isabella [aged 23] succeeded Queen Castile.
On 26th November 1504 Isabella Queen Castile [aged 53] died. Her daughter Joanna [aged 25] succeeded Queen Castile. Philip "Handsome Fair" King Castile [aged 26] by marriage King Castile.
