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: Nightingale
In 1724 [his father] Edward Nightingale [aged 28] and [his mother] Eleanora Ethelston [aged 24] were married.
On 15th February 1731 Gamaliel Nightingale was born to Edward Nightingale [aged 35] and Eleanora Ethelston [aged 31] at Kneesworth Hall [Map].
On 20th October 1750 [his father] Edward Nightingale [aged 54] died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. His son [his brother] Edward [aged 24] de jure 8th Baronet Nightingale of Newport Pond in Essex.
In 1757 Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 25] commanded HMS Bagder.
In October 1758 Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 27] took command of HMS Vengeance.
On 14th October 1760 [his son] Edward Nightingale 10th Baronet was born to Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 29]. He married 1st November 1784 his first cousin Eleanor Nightingale Lady Nightingale and had issue.
On 13th March 1761 Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 30] whilst commanding the Vengeance he captured the 44-gun French ship Entreprenant by Land's End.
In 1765 [his daughter] Maria Eleanor Nightingale was born to Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 33]. She married 19th March 1783 Thomas Lacy Dickonson and had issue.
On 14th September 1771 [his mother] Eleanora Ethelston [aged 71] died. She was buried at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bassingbourn [Map].
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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In July 1782 Edward Nightingale [aged 55] died unmarried. His brother Gamaliel [aged 51] de jure 9th Baronet Nightingale of Newport Pond in Essex.
On 19th March 1783 [his son-in-law] Thomas Lacy Dickonson [aged 23] and [his daughter] Maria Eleanor Nightingale [aged 18] were married.
1st November 1784 1st November 1784 [his son] Edward Nightingale 10th Baronet [aged 24] and [his daughter-in-law] Eleanor Nightingale Lady Nightingale were married at, firstly, Gretna Green, Dumfrieshire, and secondly, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bassingbourn [Map]. They were first cousins.
In January 1791 Gamaliel Nightingale [aged 59] died. [his son] Edward Nightingale 10th Baronet [aged 30] de jure 10th Baronet Nightingale of Newport Pond in Essex.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 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 Godwinson: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 16 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Nightingale 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Nightingale
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Clerk of Godcaster
Great x 3 Grandmother: Millicent Clerk
Great x 1 Grandfather: Geoffrey Nightingale
GrandFather: Edward Nightingale
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Luckyn Lady Nightingale
Father: Edward Nightingale 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Slingsby of Scriven
Great x 2 Grandfather: Guildford Slingsby Controller of the Navy 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Percy 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Percy 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Harbottle 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Arthur Slingsby 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Anna Charlotte Slingsby 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Gamaliel Nightingale 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Charles Ethelston of London
Mother: Eleanora Ethelston