Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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King Deheubarth is in Kingdom of Deheubarth.
In 950 Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth (age 70) died. His son Owain succeeded King Deheubarth.
In 950 Rhodri ap Hywel King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth.
In 950 Edwin ap Hywel King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth.
Around 984 Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd succeeded King Deheubarth.
Before 1023 Llywelyn ap Seisyll King Gwynedd King Powys King Deheubarth was appointed King Deheubarth.
In 1044 King Gruffydd of Gwent and Deheubarth was created King Deheubarth.
In 1153 Maredudd King Deheubarth (age 23) succeeded King Deheubarth.
Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth. Gwladys ferch Rhiwallon Mathrafal Queen Consort Deheubarth by marriage Queen Consort Deheubarth.
Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth. Elen Dyfed Queen Consort Seisyllwg Queen Consort Deheubarth by marriage Queen Consort Deheubarth.
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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Gruffudd ap Rhys King Deheubarth succeeded King Deheubarth.