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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Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter 1397-1462
Around 1397 Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter was born to [her father] Thomas Clarell of Aldwarke.
Before 1398 [her future husband] Robert Waterton [aged 37] and Cecily Fleming were married.
In 1417 [her son] William Fitzwilliam was born to [her future husband] John Fitzwilliam [aged 19] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 20] at Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire. He married before 1st December 1474 Elizabeth Chaworth and had issue.
In 1419 [her daughter] Eleanor Fitzwilliam was born to [her future husband] John Fitzwilliam [aged 21] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 22] at Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire. She married in or before 1450 William Rhyther and had issue.
In or before 1422 Robert Waterton [aged 61] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 24] were married. The difference in their ages was 37 years.
On 17th January 1425 [her husband] Robert Waterton [aged 65] died.
On 7th February 1426 William Gascoigne XII [aged 17] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 29] were married.
Around 1428 [her daughter] Joan Gascoigne was born to [her husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 19] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 31]. She married in or before 1460 Henry Vavasour, son of Henry Vavasour, and had issue.
Around 1430 [her son] William Gascoigne XIII was born to [her husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 21] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 33]. He married (1) before 1463 Unknown Beckwith and had issue (2) before 1463 Joan Neville and had issue.
In 1436 [her daughter] Anne Gascoigne Baroness Hastings was born to [her husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 27] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 39]. She married in or before 1466 Hugh Hastings 10th Baron Hastings, son of John Hastings 9th Baron Hastings and Anne Morley Baroness Hastings, and had issue.
In 1445 [her daughter] Elizabeth Gascoigne was born to [her husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 36] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 48].
In or before 1450 [her son-in-law] William Rhyther [aged 41] and [her daughter] Eleanor Fitzwilliam [aged 30] were married.
In or before 1460 [her son-in-law] Henry Vavasour [aged 38] and [her daughter] Joan Gascoigne [aged 31] were married.
In 1462 Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter [aged 65] died.
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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Around 1465. All Saints Church Harewood [Map]. Monument to [her former husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 56] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter. Fluted Period. Suns and Roses Collar. His bare head, with finely detailed hair, no facial hair, rests on an unusual helm which appears to be a Maiden's Face, with an orle. Below the waist faulds and tassets under which mail may be seen. Both rest on a chest tomb with finely detailed weepers on each side. She, on his right, with a Widow's Barbe drawn up to her chin at the finely carved end of her dress two dogs, one pulling at the folds. Dogs chewing at her dress with Studded Collar. Dress Folds at Feet.
William Gascoigne XII: Around 1409 he was born to William Gascoigne at Gawthorpe Hall [Map]. On 7th February 1426 William Gascoigne XII and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter were married. Around 1465 William Gascoigne XII died at Gawthorpe Hall [Map]. All Saints Church Harewood [Map].
Around 1465 [her former husband] William Gascoigne XII [aged 56] died at Gawthorpe Hall [Map]. All Saints Church Harewood [Map].
Before 17th September 1474 John Fitzwilliam [aged 77] and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter were married.
On 17th September 1474 [her former husband] John Fitzwilliam [aged 77] died at Rouen, France [Map].
[her son] John Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne XII and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter.
[her son] Robert Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne XII and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter.
[her daughter] Margaret Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne XII and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter.
[her daughter] Amy Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne XII and Margaret Clarell Lady of the Garter.