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Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC

Paternal Family Tree: Macedonia

Around 367BC Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC was born to Lagus of Eordaia and Arsinoe of Macedon. Some sources suggest he was an illegitimate son of Philip II of Macedon.

Around 322BC Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 45] and Eurydice of Egypt were married.

Around 319BC [his son] Ptolemy Ceraunus King of Macedon 319BC 279BC was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 48] and [his wife] Eurydice of Egypt. He married before January 279BC Arsinoe II 316BC 265BC.

In 317BC Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 50] and Berenice I of Egypt 340BC 275BC were married.

In 316BC [his future daughter-in-law] Arsinoe II 316BC 265BC was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 51] and [his wife] Berenice I of Egypt 340BC 275BC. She married 1. before January 279BC Ptolemy Ceraunus King of Macedon 319BC 279BC 2. after 273BC Ptolemy II Philadelphus Pharoah of Egypt 309BC 246BC.

Around 312BC [his daughter] Philotera 312BC 275BC was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 55] and [his wife] Berenice I of Egypt 340BC 275BC.

In 309BC [his future son-in-law] Ptolemy II Philadelphus Pharoah of Egypt 309BC 246BC was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 58] and [his wife] Berenice I of Egypt 340BC 275BC. He married after 273BC Arsinoe II 316BC 265BC.

Around 305BC Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 62] was appointed Pharaoh of Egypt.

Before 283BC [his son-in-law] Demetrius I King of Macedon 337BC 283BC [aged 53] and Ptolemais were married. She the daughter of Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 83] and Eurydice of Egypt.

In January 282BC Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC [aged 85] died.

[his daughter] Ptolemais was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC and Eurydice of Egypt. She married before 283BC Demetrius I King of Macedon 337BC 283BC.

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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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[his son] Rebel in Cyprus was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC and Eurydice of Egypt.

[his son] Melager King Of Macedon was born to Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC and Eurydice of Egypt.

Royal Descendants of Ptolemy I Soter 367BC 282BC
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Ptolemy II Philadelphus Pharoah of Egypt 309BC 246BC [1]