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: Oxenden
In or before 1641 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 26] and [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith were married.
In October 1651 George Oxenden was born to Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 37] and Elizabeth Meredith.
In 1659 [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith died.
On 8th July 1667 George Oxenden [aged 15] was admitted at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University as a scholar. He became a Fellow in 1671 and was awarded LLB in 1673, MA in 1675 and LLD in 1679.
In 1684 George Oxenden [aged 32] became Regius Professor of Civil Law at Cambridge.
In 1686 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet [aged 72] died. His son [his brother] James [aged 44] succeeded 2nd Baronet Oxenden of Dene in Kent.
In 1689 George Oxenden [aged 37] was appointed Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge University.
On 10th July 1690 [his son] Henry Oxenden 4th Baronet was born to George Oxenden [aged 38] and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell. He married 27th July 1712 Anne Holloway Lady Oxenden.
10th July 1690 10th July 1690 George Oxenden [aged 38] and Elizabeth Dixwell were married.
On 26th October 1694 [his son] George Oxenden 5th Baronet was born to George Oxenden [aged 43] and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell. He married May 1720 Elizabeth Dunch Lady Oxenden and had issue.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1695 George Oxenden [aged 43] was elected MP Cambridge University which seat he held until 1698 when he stood unsuccessfully.
On 21st February 1703 George Oxenden [aged 51] died.
GrandFather: James Oxenden of Deane
Father: Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Nevinson of Eastry in Kent
GrandMother: Margaret Nevinson
GrandFather: William Meredith 1st Baronet
Mother: Elizabeth Meredith
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Barker
GrandMother: Susannah Barker of London Lady Meredith