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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Paternal Family Tree: Montagu
Maternal Family Tree: Amy Fermor 1509-1580
On 7th November 1642 [his father] Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 17] and [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 17] were married.
Around 1658 Charles John Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 32] and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 33].
On 3rd June 1665 at the Battle of Lowestoft an English fleet commanded by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 31], Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland [aged 45] and Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 39] defeated a Dutch Fleet.
Richard Boyle was killed.
Charles Maccarthy Viscount Muskerry was killed.
Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth [aged 35] was killed by a cannonball aboard the Royal Charles. Earl Falmouth extinct, Baron Botetourt Langport in Somerset extinct. His father Charles [aged 65] succeeded 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Penelope Godolphin Viscountess Fitzhardinge by marriage Viscountess Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Possibly the only occasion when a father has succeeded his son.
Charles Weston 3rd Earl of Portland [deceased] was killed by a cannon shot. On 13th June 1665 His uncle Thomas [aged 55] succeeded 4th Earl of Portland, 4th Baron Weston of Nayland in Suffolk.
Thomas Allin 1st Baronet [aged 53] was present.
Admiral Jeremy Smith commanded the Mary.
Captain George Batts fought. He was assigned to Sir George Ayscue's [aged 49] division in the Blue Squadron.
James Ley 3rd Earl Marlborough [aged 47] was killed at the Battle of Lowestoft commanding Old James attempting to recover a captured ship. His half brother William [aged 53] succeeded 4th Earl Marlborough.
Before 17th March 1668 [his brother] Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich [aged 20] and [his sister-in-law] Mary Anne Boyle [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Richard Boyle 2nd Earl Cork 1st Earl Burlington [aged 55] and Elizabeth Clifford Countess Burlington [aged 54]. He the son of [his father] Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 42] and [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 43]. They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On 28th May 1672 Philip Carteret [aged 31] and Winston Churchill were killed at Solebay, Southwold [Map].
Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 46] was killed. His son Edward [aged 24] succeeded 2nd Earl Sandwich.
George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth [aged 25] fought.
Charles Harbord [aged 32] was killed. The inscription on his. Monument in Westminster Abbey [Map] reads... Sr. Charles Harbord Knt. his Majesties Surveyor General, and First Lieutenant of the Royall James, under the most noble and illustrious captain Edward, Earle of Sandwich, Vice Admirall of England, which after a terrible fight maintained to admiration against a squadron of the Holland fleet for above six houres, neere the Suffolk coast, having put off two fireships, at last being utterly dissabled and few of her men remaining unhurt, was by a third unfortunately set on fire: but he (though he swam well) neglected to save himselfe as some did, and out of the perfect love to that worthy lord (whom for many yeares he had constantly accompanyed in all his honourable imployments, and in all the engagements of the former warr) dyed with him at the age of XXXIII, much bewailed of his father whom he never offended, and much beloved of all for his knowne piety, vertue, loyalty, fortitude and fidelity.
Captain John Cox was killed in action.
Admiral John Holmes [aged 32] fought as commander of Rupert.
The Gloucester took part.
In 1674 [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 49] died.
In 1684 Charles John Montagu [aged 26] was appointed Constable
In 1685 Charles John Montagu [aged 27] was elected MP Durham which seat he held until 1687.
On 3rd September 1685 Charles John Montagu [aged 27] and Elizabeth Forester were married. He the son of Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich.
On 29th November 1688 [his brother] Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich [aged 40] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son [his nephew] Edward [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Earl Sandwich.
On 31st December 1691 Charles John Montagu [aged 33] and Sarah Rogers were married. He the son of Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich.
Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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In 1695 Charles John Montagu [aged 37] was elected MP Durham which seat he held until 1702.
Before 1721 Charles John Montagu [aged 62] died at Breda [Map]. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 29th June 1721.
16th June 1884. Erected by Edward Montagu 8th Earl Sandwich [aged 44]. Wall plaque listing those buried beneath the chancel of All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map].
[his uncle] Henry Montagu. Note. Mistake. Died 1625.
[his grandfather] Sidney Montagu
[his grandmother] Paulina Pepys, wife of Sidney Montagu
[his former sister-in-law] Mary Anne Boyle, wife of [his brother] Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich
Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich
[his nephew] Richard Montagu
Charles John Montagu
Edward Montagu Viscount Hinchingbrooke
Edward Montagu 3rd Earl Sandwich
Unknown Sarah Montagu died 1739, widow of Edward Montagu
John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich
Dorothy Fane Countess Sandwich
Charlotte Maylor
John Montagu 5th Earl Sandwich
George Montagu 6th Earl Sandwich
Catherine Caroline Montagu Countess Colonna-Walewski
Louise-Marie Colonna-Walewska
Louisa Lowry-Corry Countess of Sandwich
John William Montagu 7th Earl Sandwich.
[his son] Colonel John Montagu was born to Charles John Montagu and Sarah Rogers.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 15 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Dudley 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Roper 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall
Great x 2 Grandmother: Helen Roper
GrandFather: Sidney Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington 
16 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington 17 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Harrington 18 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington 19 x Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sidney
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brandon 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham
Father: Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Pepys of Impington
GrandMother: Paulina Pepys
Charles John Montagu 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Crewe of Nantwich 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Randulph Crewe
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Crew
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Crew
GrandFather: John Crew 1st Baron Crew
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bray of Eaton Bray 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Bray
Great x 2 Grandfather: Reginald Bray of Stene and Hinton
Great x 1 Grandmother: Temperance Bray
Mother: Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Waldegrave 
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Waldegrave
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Drury
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Drury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Calthorpe 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Higham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Higham
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Yelverton
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Yelverton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Yelverton
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Fermor 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Amy Fermor