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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Biography of William Wheeler 6th Baronet 1726-1799

Paternal Family Tree: Wheler

In or before 1726 [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 21) and [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler were married. She by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster.

On 16th July 1726 William Wheeler 6th Baronet was born to [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 22) and [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 4th August 1726.

On or before 23rd January 1740 [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler died. She was buried on 23rd January 1740 at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings.

On 13th November 1744 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 18) matriculated Trinity College, Oxford University.

Before 17th May 1753 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 26) and Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler were married.

Around 17th May 1753 [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler was born to William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler. She married 18th March 1777 Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell and had issue.

In 1754 [his son] Knightley Wheler was born to William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 27) and [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler.

On or before 4th June 1763 [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 59) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 4th June 1763. His son William (age 36) succeeded 6th Baronet Wheler of the City of Westminster. [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster.

In 1771 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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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On 18th March 1777 [his son-in-law] Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell (age 28) and [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler (age 23) were married.

On or before 27th March 1791 [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 27th March 1791.

In 1798 [his son] Knightley Wheler (age 44) died unmarried.

On or before 16th April 1799 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 72) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 16th April 1799. His brother [his brother] Charles (age 68) succeeded 7th Baronet Wheler of the City of Westminster. Lucy Strange Lady Wheler by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster. His only son [his son] Knightley Wheler had died a year before without issue. His daughter [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler (age 45) and her husband [his son-in-law] Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell (age 50) inherited the manor house and greater part, some 2,000 acres, of the Leamington Hastings estate.

Royal Ancestors of William Wheeler 6th Baronet 1726-1799

Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks

Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of William Wheeler 6th Baronet 1726-1799

Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Wheler 2nd Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Polkston of Allington in Denbighshire

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Polkston

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trevor of Trevalyn, Denbighshire

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary aka Winifred Trevor

GrandFather: William Wheeler 3rd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Bindlosse

Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Bindlosse Lady Wheler 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas West 2nd Baron De La Warr 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas West 3rd Baron De La Warr 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Knollys Baroness De La Warr 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Cecily West 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Shirley 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Cecily Shirley Baroness De La Warr 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Kempe 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Father: William Wheler 5th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Widdrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Widdrington of Widdington in Northumberland

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Widdrington 1st Baron Widdrington

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Widdrington of Horlsey 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Thorold

Great x 3 Grandfather: Anthony Thorold 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Tyrwhitt 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Thorold 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandMother: Teresa Widdrington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

William Wheeler 6th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Glynne

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Glynne

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Glynne

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Griffith

Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Griffith

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Glynne 1st Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: Arthur Squib

Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Squib

GrandFather: Stephen Glynne 3rd Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Anderson

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Anderson

Great x 2 Grandfather: Stephen Anderson 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Boteler 1st Baron Boteler 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Audrey Boteler Countess Chichester 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Mother: Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler 16 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Evelyn of Long Ditton

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Evelyn of Long Ditton

Great x 4 Grandmother: Rose Williams

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Evelyn

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Evelyn 1st Baronet

GrandMother: Sophia Evelyn Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter