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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Earl Effingham is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl of Effingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
8th December 1731. Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 48] created.
February 1743. Son Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham [aged 29] succeeded.
19th November 1763. Son Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham [aged 17] succeeded.
19th November 1791. Brother Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham [aged 43] succeeded.
11th December 1816. Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham extinct.
On 8th December 1731 Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 48] was created 1st Earl of Effingham by King George II of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 48].
In February 1743 Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 59] died. In February 1743 His son Thomas [aged 29] succeeded 2nd Earl of Effingham, 8th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 14th February 1745 Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham [aged 31] and Elizabeth Beckford Countess Effingham [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Countess of Effingham. He the son of Francis Howard 1st Earl of Effingham.
On 19th November 1763 Thomas Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham [aged 49] died. His son Thomas [aged 17] succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 9th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 19th November 1791 Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham [aged 45] died. His brother Richard [aged 43] succeeded 4th Earl of Effingham, 10th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 11th December 1816 Richard Howard 4th Earl of Effingham [aged 68] died. Earl of Effingham extinct. His third cousin Kenneth [aged 49] succeeded 11th Baron Howard of Effingham.
Earl of Effingham is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1837. Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 69] created.
13th February 1845. Son Henry Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham [aged 38] succeeded.
5th February 1889. Son Henry Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham [aged 51] succeeded.
4th May 1898. Son Henry Alexander Gordon Howard 4th Earl of Effingham [aged 31] succeeded.
6th May 1927. First Cousin Gordon Howard 5th Earl of Effingham [aged 54] succeeded.
1946. Son Mowbray Henry Gordon Howard 6th Earl of Effingham [aged 40] succeeded.
22nd February 1996. Nephew David Howard 7th Earl of Effingham [aged 56] succeeded.
26th February 2022. Son Edward Howard 8th Earl of Effingham [aged 50] succeeded.
In 1837 Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 69] was created 1st Earl of Effingham. Charlotte Primrose Countess Effingham [aged 61] by marriage Countess of Effingham.
On 13th February 1845 Kenneth Alexander Howard 1st Earl of Effingham [aged 77] died. His son Henry [aged 38] succeeded 2nd Earl of Effingham, 12th Baron Howard of Effingham. Eliza Drummond Baroness Howard [aged 34] by marriage Countess of Effingham.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 5th February 1889 Henry Howard 2nd Earl of Effingham [aged 82] died. His son Henry [aged 51] succeeded 3rd Earl of Effingham, 13th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 4th May 1898 Henry Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham [aged 61] died. His son Henry [aged 31] succeeded 4th Earl of Effingham, 14th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 6th May 1927 Henry Alexander Gordon Howard 4th Earl of Effingham [aged 60] died. His first cousin Gordon [aged 54] succeeded 5th Earl of Effingham, 15th Baron Howard of Effingham.
In 1946 Gordon Howard 5th Earl of Effingham [aged 73] died. His son Mowbray [aged 40] succeeded 6th Earl of Effingham, 16th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 22nd February 1996 Mowbray Henry Gordon Howard 6th Earl of Effingham [aged 90] died. His nephew David [aged 56] succeeded 7th Earl of Effingham, 17th Baron Howard of Effingham.
On 26th February 2022 David Howard 7th Earl of Effingham [aged 82] died. His son Edward [aged 50] succeeded 8th Earl of Effingham, 18th Baron Howard of Effingham.