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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Baronet Astley is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
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26th June 1660. Jacob Astley 1st Baronet [aged 21] created. See 1660 June Creation of Baronets.
17th August 1729. Son Philip Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 62] succeeded.
7th July 1739. Son Jacob Astley 3rd Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
5th January 1760. Son Edward Astley 4th Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
27th March 1802. Son Jacob Astley 5th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
28th April 1817. Son Jacob Astley 16th Baron Hastings [aged 19] succeeded.
27th December 1859. Son Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Baron Hastings [aged 37] succeeded.
8th March 1871. Brother Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Baron Hastings [aged 45] succeeded.
28th September 1872. Son Bernard Edward Delaval Astley 19th Baron Hastings [aged 17] succeeded.
1875. Brother George Manners Astley 20th Baron Hastings [aged 17] succeeded.
18th September 1904. Son Albert Edward Astley 21st Baron Hastings [aged 22] succeeded.
1956. Son Edward Astley 22nd Baron Hastings [aged 43] succeeded.
25th April 2007. Son Delaval Thomas Harold Astley 23rd Baron Hastings [aged 47] succeeded.
In June 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded those who supported his Restoration...
6th William Wray 1st Baronet [aged 35] and John Talbot of Lacock [aged 29] were knighted.
7th Geoffrey Palmer 1st Baronet [aged 62] was created 1st Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton
7th Orlando Bridgeman 1st Baronet [aged 54] was created 1st Baronet Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire.
7th John Langham 1st Baronet [aged 76] was created 1st Baronet Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.
11th Henry Wright 1st Baronet [aged 23] was created 1st Baronet Wright of Dagenham. Ann Crew Lady Wright by marriage Lady Wright of Dagenham.
13th Nicholas Gould 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Gould of the City of London.
14th Thomas Allen 1st Baronet [aged 27] was created 1st Baronet Allen of Totteridge in Middlesex.
18th Thomas Cullum 1st Baronet [aged 73] was created 1st Baronet Cullum of Hastede in Suffolk.
19th Thomas Darcy 1st Baronet [aged 28] was created 1st Baronet Darcy of St Osith's.
22nd Robert Cordell 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Cordell of Long Melford.
22nd John Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 45] was created 1st Baronet Robinson of London. Anne Whitmore Lady Robinson [aged 48] by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
25th William Bowyer 1st Baronet [aged 47] was created 1st Baronet Bowyer of Denham Court. Margaret Weld Lady Bowyer [aged 43] by marriage Lady Bowyer of Denham Court.
25th Thomas Stanley 1st Baronet [aged 63] was created 1st Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
26th Jacob Astley 1st Baronet [aged 21] was created 1st Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
27th William Wray 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire. Olympia Tufton Lady Ashby [aged 36] by marriage Lady Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire.
28th Oliver St John 1st Baronet [aged 36] was created 1st Baronet St John of Woodford in Northamptonshire.
29th Ralph Delaval 1st Baronet [aged 37] was created 1st Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland. Anne Leslie Lady Delaval by marriage Lady Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland.
30th Andrew Henley 1st Baronet [aged 38] was created 1st Baronet Henley of Henley in Somerset.
On 17th August 1729 Jacob Astley 1st Baronet [aged 90] died. His son Philip [aged 62] succeeded 2nd Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
On 7th July 1739 Philip Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 71] died. His son Jacob [aged 47] succeeded 3rd Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
On 5th January 1760 Jacob Astley 3rd Baronet [aged 68] died. His son Edward [aged 30] succeeded 4th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
On 27th March 1802 Edward Astley 4th Baronet [aged 72] died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Melton Constable [Map]. His son Jacob [aged 45] succeeded 5th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton. Hester Browne Lady Astley [aged 34] by marriage Lady Astley of Hill Morton.
On 28th April 1817 Jacob Astley 5th Baronet [aged 60] died. His son Jacob [aged 19] succeeded 6th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
In 1819 Jacob Astley 16th Baron Hastings [aged 21] and Georgiana Carolina Dashwood Lady Astley [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Lady Astley of Hill Morton.
On 27th December 1859 Jacob Astley 16th Baron Hastings [aged 62] died. His son Jacob [aged 37] succeeded 17th Baron Hastings, 7th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
On 8th March 1871 Jacob Henry Delaval Astley 17th Baron Hastings [aged 48] died. His brother Delaval [aged 45] succeeded 18th Baron Hastings, 8th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton. Frances Diana Manners-Sutton Baroness Hastings by marriage Baroness Hastings.
On 28th September 1872 Delaval Loftus Astley 18th Baron Hastings [aged 47] died. His son Bernard [aged 17] succeeded 19th Baron Hastings, 9th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1875 Bernard Edward Delaval Astley 19th Baron Hastings [aged 20] died. His brother George [aged 17] succeeded 20th Baron Hastings, 10th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
On 18th September 1904 George Manners Astley 20th Baron Hastings [aged 47] died. His son Albert [aged 22] succeeded 21st Baron Hastings, 11th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
In 1956 Albert Edward Astley 21st Baron Hastings [aged 74] died. His son Edward [aged 43] succeeded 22nd Baron Hastings, 12th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton. Catherine Hinton Baroness Hastings [aged 36] by marriage Baroness Hastings.
On 25th April 2007 Edward Astley 22nd Baron Hastings [aged 95] died. His son Delaval [aged 47] succeeded 23rd Baron Hastings, 13th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
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13th August 1662. Richard Astley 1st Baronet [aged 37] created.
24th February 1688. Son John Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 1] succeeded.
29th December 1772. John Astley 2nd Baronet extinct.
On 13th August 1662 Richard Astley 1st Baronet [aged 37] was created 1st Baronet Astley of Patshull.
On 24th February 1688 Richard Astley 1st Baronet [aged 63] died. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Patshull. His son John [aged 1] succeeded 2nd Baronet Astley of Patshull.
On 29th December 1772 John Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 85] died. Baronet Astley of Patshull extinct.
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15th August 1821. John Dugdale Astley 1st Baronet [aged 43] created.
19th January 1842. Son Francis Dugdale Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 37] succeeded.
1873. Son John Dugdale Astley 3rd Baronet [aged 44] succeeded.
10th October 1894. Son Francis Edmund George Astley-Corbett 4th Baronet [aged 35] succeeded.
5th February 1939. Grandson Francis Henry Rivers Astley-Corbett 5th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
1943. First Cousin Twice Removed Francis Jacob Dugdale Astley 6th Baronet [aged 34] succeeded.
1994. Francis Jacob Dugdale Astley 6th Baronet extinct.
On 15th August 1821 John Dugdale Astley 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
On 19th January 1842 John Dugdale Astley 1st Baronet [aged 63] died. His son Francis [aged 37] succeeded 2nd Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire. Emma Dorothea Lethbridge Lady Astley by marriage Lady Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
In 1873 Francis Dugdale Astley 2nd Baronet [aged 68] died. His son John [aged 44] succeeded 3rd Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 10th October 1894 John Dugdale Astley 3rd Baronet [aged 66] died. His son Francis [aged 35] succeeded 4th Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
On 5th February 1939 Francis Edmund George Astley-Corbett 4th Baronet [aged 79] died. His grandson Francis [aged 24] succeeded 5th Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
In 1943 Francis Henry Rivers Astley-Corbett 5th Baronet [aged 28] was killed in action. His first cousin twice removed Francis [aged 34] succeeded 6th Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire.
In 1994 Francis Jacob Dugdale Astley 6th Baronet [aged 85] died. Baronet Astley of Everleigh in Wiltshire extinct.