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 Hardwicke is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1754. Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 63) created.
6th March 1764. Son Philip Yorke 2nd Earl of Hardwicke (age 43) succeeded.
16th May 1790. Nephew Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (age 32) succeeded.
18th November 1834. Nephew Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke (age 35) succeeded.
17th September 1873. Son Charles Philip "Champagne Charlie" Yorke 5th Earl of Hardwicke (age 37) succeeded.
18th May 1897. Son Albert Yorke 6th Earl of Hardwicke (age 30) succeeded.
29th November 1904. Uncle John Manners Yorke 7th Earl of Hardwicke (age 64) succeeded.
13th March 1909. Son Charles Yorke 8th Earl of Hardwicke (age 39) succeeded.
1st February 1936. Nephew Philip Grantham Yorke 9th Earl of Hardwicke (age 29) succeeded.
31st December 1974. Grandson Joseph Yorke 10th Earl of Hardwicke (age 3) succeeded.
In 1754 Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 63) was created 1st Earl Hardwicke, 1st Viscount Royston. Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
On 6th March 1764 Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 73) died. His son Philip (age 43) succeeded 2nd Earl Hardwicke, 2nd Viscount Royston. Jemima Campbell 2nd Marchioness Grey (age 40) by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
On 16th May 1790 Philip Yorke 2nd Earl of Hardwicke (age 69) died. His nephew Philip (age 32) succeeded 3rd Earl Hardwicke, 3rd Viscount Royston. He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. Monument at the De Grey Mausoleum, St John the Baptist Church, Flitton [Map] sculpted by Thomas Banks (age 54)..
On 18th November 1834 Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (age 77) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. His nephew Charles (age 35) succeeded 4th Earl Hardwicke, 4th Viscount Royston. Susan Liddell Countess Hardwicke (age 24) by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
On 17th September 1873 Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke (age 74) died. His son Charles (age 37) succeeded 5th Earl Hardwicke, 5th Viscount Royston. Sophia Georgiana Robertina Wellesley Countess Hardwicke (age 33) by marriage Countess Hardwicke.St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map].
Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke: On 2nd April 1799 he was born to Admiral Joseph Sydney Yorke and Elizabeth Weake Rattray at Sydney Lodge, Hamble le Rice. In August 1833 Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke and Susan Liddell Countess Hardwicke were married. On 18th November 1834 Philip Yorke 3rd Earl of Hardwicke died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church, Wimpole [Map]. His nephew Charles succeeded 4th Earl Hardwicke, 4th Viscount Royston. Susan Liddell Countess Hardwicke by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
Charles Philip "Champagne Charlie" Yorke 5th Earl of Hardwicke: On 23rd April 1836 he was born to Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke and Susan Liddell Countess Hardwicke. In 1863 Charles Philip "Champagne Charlie" Yorke 5th Earl of Hardwicke and Sophia Georgiana Robertina Wellesley Countess Hardwicke were married. She the daughter of Henry Richard Charles Wellesley 1st Earl Cowley. He the son of Charles Yorke 4th Earl of Hardwicke and Susan Liddell Countess Hardwicke. On 18th May 1897 Charles Philip "Champagne Charlie" Yorke 5th Earl of Hardwicke died. His son Albert succeeded 6th Earl Hardwicke, 6th Viscount Royston.
Sophia Georgiana Robertina Wellesley Countess Hardwicke: On 3rd March 1840 she was born to Henry Richard Charles Wellesley 1st Earl Cowley. On 3rd June 1923 Sophia Georgiana Robertina Wellesley Countess Hardwicke died.
On 18th May 1897 Charles Philip "Champagne Charlie" Yorke 5th Earl of Hardwicke (age 61) died. His son Albert (age 30) succeeded 6th Earl Hardwicke, 6th Viscount Royston.
On 29th November 1904 Albert Yorke 6th Earl of Hardwicke (age 37) died unmarried. His uncle John (age 64) succeeded 7th Earl Hardwicke, 7th Viscount Royston. Edith Mary Oswald Countess of Hardwicke by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
On 13th March 1909 John Manners Yorke 7th Earl of Hardwicke (age 68) died. His son Charles (age 39) succeeded 8th Earl Hardwicke, 8th Viscount Royston.
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 1st February 1936 Charles Yorke 8th Earl of Hardwicke (age 66) died at Bournemouth, Dorset [Map]. His nephew Philip (age 29) succeeded 9th Earl Hardwicke, 9th Viscount Royston.
On 31st December 1974 Philip Grantham Yorke 9th Earl of Hardwicke (age 68) died. His grandson Joseph (age 3) succeeded 10th Earl Hardwicke, 10th Viscount Royston.