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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In or before 1642 [her father] Edward Onley and [her mother] Mrs Edward Onley were married.
In 1642 Margaret Onley was born to [her father] Edward Onley and [her mother] Mrs Edward Onley.
After 1658. Monument to Henry Vernon (deceased) and Margaret Onley (age 16) at All Saints Church, Sudbury [Map].
Henry Vernon: Henry Vernon and Muriel Vernon were married. They were fourth cousins. In 1615 he was born to Edward Vernon at Houndshill, Staffordshire. In 1658 Henry Vernon died.
Around 1660 George Vernon (age 25) and Margaret Onley (age 18) were married.
Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of Margaret Onley (age 18).
Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of Margaret Onley (age 18).
1664. Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was commissioned around 1664 by [her husband] George Vernon (age 29) and his wife Margaret Onley (age 22). The armorial above the door in the photo below shows the Vernon Arms impaled with the Onley Arms with the date 1664. The initials being a V with a G and M below are probably Vernon, George and Margaret.
In 1675 Margaret Onley (age 33) died.
After 1675 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 40) and Dorothy Shirley (age 20) were married. They were sixth cousins.
In or after 1682 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 47) and Catherine Vernon (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 28 years. They were fourth cousin once removed.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 13th July 1702 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 67) died.
[her son] Anna-Catherina Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.
[her son] Matilda Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.