The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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Paternal Family Tree: Acton
In or before 1570 [his father] Richard Acton [aged 24] and [his mother] Margaret Daniel were married.
In 1570 William Acton 1st Baronet was born to Richard Acton [aged 25] and Margaret Daniel
In 1591 [his father] Richard Acton [aged 46] died.
Around 1620 [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore was born to William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 50]. She married before 6th April 1637 Thomas Whitmore 1st Baronet.
In 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 58] was elected Sheriff of London.
On 12th February 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 58] was elected Alderman for Aldersgate Ward.
In 1629 William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 59] was created 1st Baronet Acton of the City of London.
Before 6th April 1637 [his son-in-law] Thomas Whitmore 1st Baronet [aged 24] and [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore [aged 17] were married. She being the sole heiress of her father William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 67].
In 1640 William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 70] was elected Lord Mayor of London.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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On 22nd January 1651 William Acton 1st Baronet [aged 81] died. Baronet Acton of the City of London extinct.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Acton
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Acton
GrandFather: William Acton
Father: Richard Acton
Mother: Margaret Daniel