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: Cope
Around 1577 William Cope 2nd Baronet was born to Anthony Cope 1st Baronet [aged 29] and Frances Lytton.
In 1600 [his mother] Frances Lytton died.
On 7th April 1600 [his father] Anthony Cope 1st Baronet [aged 52] and [his step-mother] Anne Paston Lady Hanwell [aged 47] were married.
On 8th April 1602 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 25] and Elizabeth Chaworth Lady Cope were married at Hanwell, Oxfordshire.
In 1604 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 27] was elected MP Banbury.
Around 28th August 1608 [his son] John Cope 3rd Baronet was born to William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 31] and [his wife] Elizabeth Chaworth Lady Cope. He married 14th February 1631 his fourth cousin Elizabeth Fane, daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland, and had issue.
In 1614 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 37] was elected MP Banbury.
On 6th July 1614 [his father] Anthony Cope 1st Baronet [aged 66] died. His son William [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire. [his wife] Elizabeth Chaworth Lady Cope by marriage Lady Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.
On 11th May 1615 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 38] was knighted by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland [aged 48] at Charterhouse [Map].
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 8th August 1615 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 38] admitted at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1619 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 42] was appointed High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.
In 1621 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 44] was elected MP Oxfordshire.
In 1621 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 44] was elected MP Banbury.
In 1624 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 47] was elected MP Oxfordshire.
In 1625 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 48] was elected MP Banbury.
On 14th February 1631 [his son] John Cope 3rd Baronet [aged 22] and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Fane [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland [aged 49]. They were fourth cousins.
Before 22nd August 1637 William Cope 2nd Baronet [aged 60] died. On 22nd August 1637 he was buried at Hanwell, Oxfordshire. His son John [aged 28] succeeded 3rd Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.
[his son] Johnathan Cope was born to William Cope 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Chaworth Lady Cope.
[his father] Anthony Cope 1st Baronet and [his mother] Frances Lytton were married.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 24 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Cope
Great x 1 Grandfather: Anthony Cope
GrandFather: Edward Cope
Father: Anthony Cope 1st Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Mohun 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Mohun 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Mohun 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Mohun 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
GrandMother: Elizabeth Mohun 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
William Cope 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Rowland Lytton of Knebworth in Hertfordshire
Mother: Frances Lytton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Carleton of Walton-on-Thames in Surrey
Great x 1 Grandfather: Anthony Carleton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Welbeck
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Welbeck of Oxon Hoath in Kent 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Culpepper 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joyce Welbeck 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Anne Carleton 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England