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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361

The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.

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Died in a hunting accident

Died in a hunting accident is in Accident.

In or before 1074 Richard Normandy [aged 19] died in a hunting accident at New Forest, Hampshire. He was buried at Winchester Cathedral [Map].

On 2nd August 1100 King William II of England [aged 44] died in a hunting accident, not known whether accidentally or otherwise, in the New Forest, Hampshire. His brother Henry [aged 32] succeeded I King of England. The brothers Robert Beaumont 1st Earl of Leicester Count Meulan [aged 60] and Henry Beaumont 1st Earl Warwick [aged 50], and Roger de Clare [aged 34] and Gilbert de Clare [aged 34] were present.

On 13th November 1143 Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem [aged 54] died in a hunting accident. His wife Melisende Queen of Jerusalem [aged 38] continued to reign in her own right with their son Baldwin III King Jerusalem [aged 13].

On 28th November 1231 Valdemar the Young King of Denmark [aged 22] died in a hunting accident at Refsnæs, near Kalundborg.

On 19th May 1396 King John I of Aragon [aged 45] died in a hunting accident. His brother Martin [aged 39] succeeded I King Aragon.

On 13 or 20th October 1809 Thomas Charles Gascoigne [aged 23] died in a hunting accident. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map]. 2,000 people and over 400 of his father's tenants attended his funeral.

On 12th December 1843 George Templer [aged 62] died in a hunting accident.

On 29th March 1859 Henry de la Poer Beresford 3rd Marquess Waterford [aged 47] died in a hunting accident. His brother John [aged 44] succeeded 4th Marquess Waterford. Christiana Leslie Marchioness of Waterford [aged 39] by marriage Marchioness Waterford.

On 24th April 1867 Fiennes Wykeham-Martin Cornwallis [aged 35] died in a hunting accident. His son Fiennes Cornwallis 1st Baron Cornwallis [aged 2] inherited Boughton aka Bocton Place, Kent [Map].

On 3rd May 1893 James Charlemagne Dormer [aged 59] died in a hunting accident after having been mauled by a tiger while on a hunt on 25 April 1893 in the Nilgiris.

On 11th June 1913 John Leslie-Melville 12th Earl of Leven 11th Earl of Melville [aged 27] died in a hunting accident unmarried. His brother Archibald [aged 22] succeeded 13th Earl Leven, 12th Earl Melville.

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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342

The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.

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In 1927 Victoria Stanley died in a hunting accident.

On 19th October 1935 Frank Meyer 2nd Baronet [aged 49] died in a hunting accident. His son Anthony [aged 14] succeeded 3rd Baronet Meyer of Shortgrove.