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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Paternal Family Tree: Obrien Inchiquin
In 1614 Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin was born to [his father] Dermod McMurrough O'Brien 5th Baron Inchiquin (age 19).
On 29th December 1624 [his father] Dermod McMurrough O'Brien 5th Baron Inchiquin (age 30) died.
Before 1636 Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 21) and Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin were married.
Around 1640 [his son] William O'Brien 2nd Earl Inchiquin was born to Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 26) and [his wife] Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin. He married Margaret Boyle Countess Inchiquin, daughter of Roger Boyle 1st Earl Orrery and Margaret Howard Countess Orrery, and had issue.
John Evelyn's Diary. 29th January 1651. Dr. Duncan preached on 8 Matt. v. 34, showing the mischief of covetousness. My Lord Marquis of Ormonde (age 40) and Inchiquin (age 37), come newly out of Ireland, were this day at chapel.
In May 1654 Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 40) was created 1st Earl Inchiquin. [his wife] Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin by marriage Countess Inchiquin.
In or before 1665 [his son-in-law] Richard Southwell of Castle Matrix and [his daughter] Elizabeth O'Brien were married. She the daughter of Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 50) and [his wife] Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin.
Around 1665 John Michael Wright (age 47). Portrait of Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 51).
On 9th September 1674 Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin (age 60) died. He was buried at St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, County Limerick. His son William (age 34) succeeded 2nd Earl Inchiquin.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1685 [his former wife] Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin died.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 22nd. All the morning with my painters, who will make an end of all this day I hope. At noon I went to the Sun tavern [Map]; on Fish Street hill, to a dinner of Captn. Teddimans, where was my Lord Inchiquin (who seems to be a very fine person), Sir W. Pen, Captn. Cuttance, and one Mr. Lawrence (a fine gentleman now going to Algiers), and other good company, where we had a very fine dinner, good musique, and a great deal of wine. We staid here very late, at last Sir W. Pen and I home together, he so overcome with wine that he could hardly go; I was forced to lead him through the streets and he was in a very merry and kind mood. I home (found my house clear of the workmen and their work ended), my head troubled with wine, and I very merry went to bed, my head akeing all night.
[his daughter] Elizabeth O'Brien was born to Murdough O'Brien 1st Earl Inchiquin and Elizabeth St Leger Countess Inchiquin. She married in or before 1665 Richard Southwell of Castle Matrix, son of Thomas Southwell 1st Baronet, and had issue.