Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Blois
In 1222 [his father] Theobald IV King Navarre [aged 20] and Agnes of Beaujeu Countess Savoy were married. She by marriage Countess Champagne.
After 11th July 1231 [his father] Theobald IV King Navarre [aged 30] and [his mother] Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Countess Champagne.
On 06 or 7th December 1239 Theobald "Young" II King Navarre was born to Theobald IV King Navarre [aged 38] and Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre [aged 22]. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 8th July 1253 [his father] Theobald IV King Navarre [aged 52] died. His son Theobald [aged 13] succeeded V Count Champagne, II King Navarre.
On 6th April 1255 Theobald "Young" II King Navarre [aged 15] and Isabella Capet [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of King Louis IX of France [aged 40] and Margaret Provence Queen Consort France [aged 34]. He the son of Theobald IV King Navarre and Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre [aged 38]. They were half third cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 12th April 1256 [his mother] Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre [aged 39] died.
Around 1258 [his brother-in-law] Hugh IV Duke Burgundy [aged 44] and [his sister] Beatrix Blois Duchess Burgundy [aged 16] were married. She by marriage Duchess Burgundy. The difference in their ages was 28 years. She the daughter of [his father] Theobald IV King Navarre and [his mother] Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre. He the son of Odo III Duke Burgundy and Alice Vergy Duchess Burgundy. They were third cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 28th May 1262 [his brother-in-law] King Philip III of France [aged 17] and Isabella Barcelona Queen Consort France [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of James I King Aragon [aged 54] and Violant Árpád Queen Consort Aragon. He the son of [his father-in-law] King Louis IX of France [aged 48] and [his mother-in-law] Margaret Provence Queen Consort France [aged 41]. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1268 [his brother-in-law] Robert Bourbon 1st Count Clermont [aged 12] was created 1st Count Clermont.
Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394
The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.
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In 1269 [his brother] Henry I King Navarre [aged 25] and [his sister-in-law] Blanche Capet Queen Navarre [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Robert Capet Count of Artois and Matilda Reginar Countess Saint Pol [aged 45]. He the son of [his father] Theobald IV King Navarre and [his mother] Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre. They were half third cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1269 [his brother-in-law] Peter Capet Count Alençon [aged 18] was created Count Alençon.
In July 1270 [his father-in-law] King Louis IX of France [aged 56] with Theobald "Young" II King Navarre [aged 30] travelled to Tunis [Map] to commence the Eighth Crusade.
On 3rd August 1270 [his brother-in-law] John Tristan Capet Count Valois [aged 20] died.
On 25th August 1270 [his father-in-law] King Louis IX of France [aged 56] died. His son [his brother-in-law] Philip [aged 25] succeeded III King France: Capet. Isabella Barcelona Queen Consort France [aged 22] by marriage Queen Consort France.
On 04 or 5th December 1270 Theobald "Young" II King Navarre [aged 30] died at Trapani returning from the Eighth Crusade. His brother Henry [aged 26] succeeded I King Navarre, III Count Champagne. Blanche Capet Queen Navarre [aged 22] by marriage Queen Navarre, Countess Champagne.
On 28th January 1271 [his former wife] Isabella Capet [aged 29] died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons
Kings England: Great x 4 Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 11 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 2 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Blois III Count Blois 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons
Great x 3 Grandfather: Stephen Blois II Count Blois and Chartres 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gersenda Maine Countess Blois 6 x Great Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 2 Grandfather: Theobald Blois II Count Champagne IV Count Blois Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King William "Conqueror" I of England 
-2 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Adela Normandy Countess Blois Daughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Blois I Count Champagne Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Engelbert II Duke of Carinthia
Great x 2 Grandmother: Matilda Carinthia Countess Champagne and Blois
GrandFather: Theobald Blois III Count Champagne 2 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip I King of the Franks 
Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: Louis VI King of the Franks 2 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bertha Gerulfing Queen Consort France 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex
Great x 2 Grandfather: Louis VII King of the Franks 3 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humbert "Fat" Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Adelaide Savoy Queen Consort France 11 x Great Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gisela Ivrea Countess Savoy 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 1 Grandmother: Marie Capet Countess Champagne 4 x Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: William "Troubadour" Poitiers IX Duke Aquitaine 2 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Saint" Poitiers X Duke Aquitaine 3 x Great Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandmother: Philippa Rouerge Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England 4 x Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandfather: Aimery Chatellerault Viscount Châtellerault
Great x 3 Grandmother: Aenor Chatellerault Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dangereuse Ile Bouchard Viscountess Chatellerault
Father: Theobald IV King Navarre Great Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho Jiménez
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramiro Jiménez
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constanza Unknown
Great x 2 Grandfather: García "Restorer" IV King Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rodrigo Díaz Vivar
Great x 3 Grandmother: Cristina Rodríguez Vivar
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sancho "Wise" King Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Engenulphe Aigle
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle
Great x 4 Grandmother: Richvaride Unknown
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Chateaudun II Count Mortain III Count Perche
Great x 3 Grandmother: Juliette du Perche Chateaudun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrix de Ramerupt Montdidier Countess Mortain and Perche
GrandMother: Blanche Ramirez Grand Daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy 9 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond Ivrea 10 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon -2 x Great Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 3 Grandmother: Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona 2 x Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon Great Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Great x 1 Grandmother: Sancha Ivrea Daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandmother: Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 3 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
Theobald "Young" II King Navarre 2 x Great Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thibaut Dampierre 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Guy Dampierre
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Montlhéry
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Dampierre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Andre Baudémont
Great x 3 Grandmother: Helvide Baudémont
Great x 1 Grandfather: Guy Dampierre
GrandFather: Archambaud "Great" Dampierre
Great x 2 Grandfather: Archambaud Bouron
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mathilde Bouron
Mother: Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre
GrandMother: Alix Forez