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: Cheney
William Cheney and Isabella Boleyn were married.
William Cheney and Margaret aka Agnes Young were married.
In 1444 William Cheney was born to [his father] John Cheney (age 29) at Shurland House, Kent.
In 1460 [his brother] John Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne (age 18) was appointed Esquire to the Body to Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort England (age 23).
In 1467 [his father] John Cheney (age 52) died at Eastchurch, Kent.
In 1477 William Cheney (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Kent.
In 1477 William Cheney (age 33) was appointed Constable of Queenborough Castle.
In 1479 [his brother] John Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne (age 37) was appointed Master of the Horse.
In 1481 [his son] Francis Cheney was born to William Cheney (age 37) and Isabella Boleyn (age 47).
Around 1485 [his son] Thomas Cheney was born to William Cheney (age 41) and Margaret aka Agnes Young. He married (1) before 1513 Frideswide Frowyk and had issue (2) 24th May 1539 Anne Broughton, daughter of John Broughton of Toddington, Bedfordshire and Anne Sapcote Countess Bedford, and had issue.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1486 [his brother] John Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne (age 44) was appointed 229th Knight of the Garter by King Henry VII of England and Ireland (age 28).
In 1486 [his brother] John Cheney 1st Baron Cheyne (age 44) was created 1st Baron Cheyne.
On 8th May 1487 William Cheney (age 43) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Cheney
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cheney
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Saye 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Cheney
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Shurland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Shurland
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Cheney
GrandFather: William Cheney
Father: John Cheney