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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In 1621 [his father] Edward Conway 2nd Viscount Conway (age 26) and [his mother] Frances Popham Viscountess Conway (age 24) were married.
Around 1623 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway was born to [his father] Edward Conway 2nd Viscount Conway (age 28) and [his mother] Frances Popham Viscountess Conway (age 26).
In 1628 [his father] Edward Conway 2nd Viscount Conway (age 33) by writ of acceleration 2nd Baron Conway of Ragley in Warwickshire.
On 3rd January 1631 [his grandfather] Edward Conway 1st Viscount Conway (age 67) died in St Martin's Lane. His son [his father] Edward (age 36) succeeded 2nd Viscount Conway of Conway Castle. [his mother] Frances Popham Viscountess Conway (age 34) by marriage Viscountess Conway of Conway Castle.
On 11th February 1651 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 28) and Anne Finch (age 19) were married.
On 26th June 1655 [his father] Edward Conway 2nd Viscount Conway (age 60) died in Lyon, France [Map]. His son Edward (age 32) succeeded 3rd Baron Conway of Ragley in Warwickshire.
After April 1660 [his brother-in-law] Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham (age 38) was appointed Solicitor General.
On 2nd January 1668 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 45) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1671 [his mother] Frances Popham Viscountess Conway (age 74) died.
In January 1673 [his brother-in-law] Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham (age 51) was created 1st Baron Finch Daventry. Elizabeth Harvey Baroness Finch (age 46) by marriage Baroness Finch Daventry.
In 1675 [his brother-in-law] Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham (age 53) was appointed Lord Chancellor.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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John Evelyn's Diary. 18th February 1678. My Lord Treasurer (age 45) sent for me to accompany him to Wimbledon, which he had lately purchased of the Earl of Bristol (age 44); so breaking fast with him privately in his chamber, I accompanied him with two of his daughters, my Lord Conway (age 55), and Sir Bernard Gascoyne (age 64); and, having surveyed his gardens and alterations, returned late at night.
On 23rd February 1679 [his wife] Anne Finch (age 47) died.
After 23rd February 1679 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 56) and Elizabeth Booth Countess Conway were married. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 3rd December 1679 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 56) was created 1st Earl Conway. [his wife] Elizabeth Booth Countess Conway by marriage Countess Conway.
On 4th July 1681 [his wife] Elizabeth Booth Countess Conway died.
After 4th July 1681 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 58) and Ursula Stawell Countess Mulgrave and Conway were married. She by marriage Countess Conway.
On 11th August 1683 Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway (age 60) died. He was buried in the Church of the Holy Trinity Arrow, Warwickshire [Map]. Earl Conway, Baron Conway of Ragley in Warwickshire extinct.
He bequeathed his estates to his cousin's son Popham Seymour-Conway (age 8) with the condition he should change his name to Seymour-Conway and adopt the Conway Arms.
On 18th March 1686 John Sheffield 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby (age 37) and [his former wife] Ursula Stawell Countess Mulgrave and Conway were married at the chapel of Littlecote House. She by marriage Countess Mulgrave. He the son of Edmund Sheffield 2nd Earl Mulgrave and Elizabeth Cranfield Countess Mulgrave (age 78).
On 13th August 1697 [his former wife] Ursula Stawell Countess Mulgrave and Conway died.
Church of the Holy Trinity Arrow, Warwickshire [Map]. Wall Plaque text as follows ... In a Vault under this Chancel are interred the remains of the following members of the Seymour Conway Family ...
[his mother] Frances Popham Viscountess Conway.
Elizabeth Booth Countess Conway.
Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway.
Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Baron Conway.
Isabella Fitzroy Countess Hertford.
Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Marquess Hertford.
Field Marshal Henry Seymour-Conway.
Francis Ingram Seymour-Conway 2nd Marquess Hertford.
Francis Charles Seymour-Conway 3rd Marquess Hertford.
This tablet was erected by Francis George Hugh Seymour-Conway 5th Marquess Hertford.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
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
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Conway 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Conway
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Conway of Arrow
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Verney of Pendley in Hertfordshire 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Verney
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Verney
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Weston 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Weston
GrandFather: Edward Conway 1st Viscount Conway 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Greville 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Greville
Great x 2 Grandfather: Fulk Greville Baron Latimer, Baron Willoughby
Great x 1 Grandmother: Helen Greville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby 10th Baron Latimer 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Willoughby 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beauchamp Baroness Willoughby of Broke 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Willoughby 11th Baroness Latimer 3rd Baroness Willoughby of Broke 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Neville 2nd Baron Latimer of Snape 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Neville 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Stafford Baroness Latimer 
13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Edward Conway 2nd Viscount Conway 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Edward Conway 1st Earl Conway 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Popham of Huntworth in Somerset
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Popham 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Stradling 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Stradling 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane aka Joan Stradling 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Arundell 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Arundell 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Dinham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Francis Popham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Mother: Frances Popham Viscountess Conway 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England