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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Maternal Family Tree: Inês Castro 1325-1355
In 1325 Inês Castro was born illegitimately to [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro [aged 35] and his mistress Aldonça Lourenço de Valadares.
In 1342 [her father] Pedro Fernández de Castro [aged 52] died.
In or before 1350 Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and Inês Castro [aged 24] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. There is some uncertainty as to whether they were married. He announced their marriage in 1357 after he succeeded, and after her death, thereby ensuring their children were legitimate. He the son of Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 58] and Beatrice Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal [aged 56].
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy died.
In 1350 [her son] Alfonso Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 29] and Inês Castro [aged 25]. He died aged less than one years old.
In 1352 [her son] John Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and Inês Castro [aged 27].
In 1352 [her son] King John I of Portugal was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 31] and Inês Castro [aged 27] at Lisbon [Map]. He married 2nd February 1387 his half fourth cousin Philippa of Lancaster Queen Consort Portugal, daughter of John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster and Blanche Duchess of Lancaster, and had issue.
In 1353 [her son] Denis Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 32] and Inês Castro [aged 28].
In 1354 [her daughter] Beatrice Burgundy was born to Peter I King Portugal [aged 33] and Inês Castro [aged 29]. She married her second cousin Sancho Alfonso Ivrea and had issue.
On 7th January 1355 Inês Castro [aged 30] was murdered on the orders of her husband's [aged 34] father Alfonso "Brave" IV King Portugal [aged 63] who didn't approve of their marriage, or relationship. He, Peter, subsequently captured two of the murderers and had them executed.