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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Biography of George Geldorp 1580-1665

George Geldorp is in Painters.

Around 1580, possibly around 1595, George Geldorp was born.

Around 1622. George Geldorp (age 42). Possibly a portrait of Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset (age 31).

1625. George Geldorp (age 45). Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett (age 33), later Countess of Newcastle upon Tyne.

1625. George Geldorp (age 45). Portrait of Edward Villiers (age 40).

Edward Villiers: Around 1585 he was born to George Villiers of Brokesby and Audrey Saunders. Around 1612 Edward Villiers and Barbara St John were married. Before 1625 Baggrave Hall was sold to Edward Villiers. On 7th September 1626 Edward Villiers died.

1626. George Geldorp (age 46). Portrait of William Cecil 2nd Earl Salisbury (age 34).

1627. George Geldorp (age 47). Portrait of Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness (age 22).

Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness: In 1605 she was born to William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. Around 1624 John Ramsay 1st Earl Holderness and she were married. She by marriage Countess Holderness. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. On 18th April 1627 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and she were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey. In July 1641 Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness died.

Before 1640. George Geldorp (age 59). Portrait of Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 26).

1641. George Geldorp (age 61). Portrait of Arthur Ingram (age 76).

On 16th November 1665 George Geldorp (age 85) died.