This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Before 1595. Adam de Colone [aged 22]. Portrait of John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane [aged 49].
John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane: Around 1545 he was born to Richard Maitland of Lethington. On or after 16th January 1583, the date of the contract, John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane and Jean Fleming Countess Cassilis were married. On 3rd October 1595 John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane died.
1623. Adam de Colone [aged 51]. Portrait of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland [aged 56].
1625. Adam de Colone [aged 53]. Portrait of Anne Hay Countess Winton [aged 33].
Anne Hay Countess Winton: In 1592 she was born to Francis Hay 9th Earl Erroll and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Erroll. On 26th June 1606 Robert Seton 2nd Earl Wintonresigned as Earl Winton on account of his being insane; see A History of the Seton Family. His brother George succeeded 3rd Earl Winton. She by marriage Countess Winton. On 26th April 1609 George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and she were married. She the daughter of Francis Hay 9th Earl Erroll and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Erroll. He the son of Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. They were fifth cousins. In 1628 Anne Hay Countess Winton died.
1625. Adam de Colone [aged 53]. Portrait of George Seton 3rd Earl Winton [aged 40] with his two sons George Seton Master of Seton [aged 11] and Alexander Seton [aged 5].
George Seton Master of Seton: On 15th May 1613 he was born to George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. In 1630 or 1639 George Seton Master of Seton and Henrietta Gordon were married. She the daughter of George Gordon 2nd Marquess Huntly and Anna Campbell Marchioness Huntly. He the son of George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. They were second cousins. On 4th June 1648 George Seton Master of Seton died.
Alexander Seton: In 1620 he was born to George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. In 1691 Alexander Seton died.
1625. Adam de Colone [aged 53]. Portrait of Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown.
Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown: she was born to Alexander Livingston 1st Earl Linlithgow and Helen Hay. Before 2nd September 1609 John Fleming 2nd Earl Wigtown and she were married. She the daughter of Alexander Livingston 1st Earl Linlithgow and Helen Hay. He the son of John Fleming 1st Earl Wigtown and Lilias Graham Countess Graham. They were second cousins. In 1619 John Fleming 1st Earl Wigtown died. His son John succeeded 2nd Earl Wigtown, 7th Lord Fleming. She by marriage Countess Wigtown. Around 10th December 1651 Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown died.
1626. Adam de Colone [aged 54]. Portrait of Margaret Graham Lady Napier.
Margaret Graham Lady Napier: she was born to John Graham 4th Earl Montrose and Margaret Ruthven Countess Montrose. In 1619 Archibald Napier 1st Baronet and Margaret Graham LAdy Napier 1626 were married. She the daughter of John Graham 4th Earl Montrose and Margaret Ruthven Countess Montrose.
1626. Adam de Colone [aged 54]. Portrait of John Erskine 19th Earl of Mar [aged 64].
Before 1637. Adam de Colone [aged 64]. Portrait of Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington [aged 73].
Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington: In 1563 he was born to Thomas Hamilton of Priestfield. In 1627 Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington was created 1st Earl Haddington, with the precedence of 1619 and with limitation to his heirs male bearing the surname of Hamilton. On 29th May 1637 Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington died. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Earl Haddington. Jean Gordon Countess Haddington by marriage Countess Haddington.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361
The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.
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Before 19th August 1651 Adam de Colone [aged 79] died. He was buried on 19 Aug 1651.