The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361
The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.
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On or before 5th May 1788, the date he was baptised at the Church of St Mary Magadalene, Mitford [Map], James Thomson was born to James Thomson, the vicar of the church.
Between 1800 and 1825. James Thomson [aged 11]. Portrait of Hannah Althea Grey [aged 15].
Hannah Althea Grey: In 1785 she was born to Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey. On 30th October 1809 Edward Ellice and she were married. She the daughter of Charles Grey 1st Earl Grey and Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey. In 1832 Hannah Althea Grey died.
On 26th December 1822 [his daughter] Anne Thomson was born to James Thomson [aged 34] and [his future wife] Diana Lloyd. She married 1846 Frederick Goodall.
1825. James Thomson [aged 36]. Portrait of Elizabeth de St Michel [Elisabeth Pepys] after a 1666 painting (now destroyed) by John Hayls.
1826. James Thomson [aged 37]. Portrait of Anne Andrews Marchioness of Winchester [aged 53].
Anne Andrews Marchioness of Winchester: In 1773 she was born to John Andrews of Shotley Hall. On 31st July 1800 Charles Burroughs-Paulet 13th Marquess Winchester and she were married. She by marriage Marchioness Winchester. He the son of George Paulett 12th Marquess Winchester and Martha Ingoldsby Marchioness Winchester. In 1841 she died.
In 1846 [his son-in-law] Frederick Goodall [aged 23] and Anne Thomson [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of James Thomson [aged 57] and Diana Lloyd.
Before 27th September 1850 James Thomson [aged 62] and Diana Lloyd were married.
On 27th September 1850 James Thomson [aged 62] died at his home in Albany Street, Regent's Park.