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 1750 Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond was born to [her father] John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon and [her mother] Mary Reynolds (age 33).
In 1753 [her future husband] Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 27) and Mary O'Brien 3rd Countess Orkney and Inchquin (age 32) were married. She the daughter of William O'Brien 4th Earl Inchiquin (age 53) and Anne Hamilton 2nd Countess Orkney and Inchiquin. They were first cousins.
On 18th July 1777 [her future husband] Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 51) succeeded 5th Earl Inchiquin. Mary O'Brien 3rd Countess Orkney and Inchquin (age 56) by marriage Countess Inchiquin.
On 25th July 1792 Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 66) and Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 42) were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years.
On 23rd August 1792 [her uncle] Joshua Reynolds (age 69) died at his home in Leicester Fields. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral [Map]. He bequesthed his niece Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 42) £100,000 in his will.
On 27th May 1794 [her mother] Mary Reynolds (age 78) died.
Around 1800. Thomas Phillips (age 29). Portrait of Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 50).
After 1800. Thomas Lawrence (age 30). Portrait of Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 50).
In December 1800 King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 62) created a number of peers who supported the Act of Union...
On 21st December 1800 Charles Stanley Monck 1st Viscount Monck (age 46) was created 1st Viscount Monck.
On 29th December 1800....
[her husband] Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 74) was created 1st Marquess Thomond. Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 50) by marriage Marchioness Thomond.
Charles Tottenham aka Loftus 1st Marquess Ely (age 62) was created 1st Marquess Ely in County Wexford. Jane Myhill Marchioness Ely by marriage Marchioness Ely in County Wexford.
James Alexander 1st Earl Caledon (age 70) was created 1st Earl Caledon in County Tyrone.
On 10th February 1808 [her husband] Murrough O'Brien 1st Marquess Thomond (age 82) died. His nephew William (age 43) succeeded 2nd Marquess Thomond, 6th Earl Inchiquin. Rebecca Trotter Marchioness Thomond (age 33) by marriage Marchioness Thomond.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 7th September 1820 Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 70) died.
[her father] John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon and [her mother] Mary Reynolds were married.
Father: John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon 
Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond
GrandFather: Samuel Reynolds
Mother: Mary Reynolds