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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Chronicle of Gregory 1437

Chronicle of Gregory 1437 is in Chronicle of Gregory.

1437 Death of Dowager Queen Consort Catherine of Valois

1437 Assassination of King James I of Scotland

3rd January 1437. Ande that same year Quene Kateryn [aged 35] dyde at Bredmonsey [Map] the iij day of Jany ver.

1437. And that same year on of the gatys of Londyn Bryge [Map] and one of the g[r]ettyste arche of the same bryge, fylle a downein to Temys wondyrfully; thonkyd be God, noo man, woman, nor chylde i-hurte nor perchide.

21st January 1437. And that year the King [aged 15] ordaynyde the Parlyment to be holde at Caumbryge [Map], but aftyr warde by goode counselle it was tornyde and holde att Westemyster; the whyche Parlyment be ganne the XXj day of Janyver. And to that Parlyment come the Byschoppe of Tyrwynne [Thérouanne] ande the counselle of the Erle of Armanacke [aged 40].

4th February 1437. Ande the ix day of Feverer Quene Kateryn [deceased] aforesaid was broughte to Powlys [Map] yn London, and there sche hadde a solempne deryge ande a masse on the morne. And thenne she was hadde unto Westemyster. And the iij day aftyr she was worth ely enteryde and buryde in Oure Lady chapylle at Westemyster in the Abby; of whos soule God have mercy.

[21st February 1437] Ande the same year the King of Schottys [aged 42] was trayturly slayne in his owne londe, of a false squyr and the squyer is sone, of the same londe, that was namyd Robert Grahams. The whyche squyer and his son were take anon aftyr, and there they were playnely put to dethe, as welle worthy was, to be traye any King or prynce.

10th July 1437. And the same year dyde Quene Jane [deceased] a at Averyng at the Bowre [Map], in Esex, in the monythe of Juylle, and she is buryde at Cauntyrbury [Map] whythe her hosbonde, King Harry the iiij the.

1437. Ande the same year the kyng [aged 15] put downe the Mayre of Norwyche, and certayne aldyrmen were devydyd unto othyr certayne placys, some to Lynne and some to Cauntyrbury. And John Wellys, Aldyrman of London, was made Wardon of Northewyche [Norwich].

29th August 1437. Ande the same year the Erle of Warwyke [aged 55] went into Fraunce the XXix day of Auguste; he schippyd at Portysmouthe, and the Duke of Yorke [aged 25] come home into Ingelonde out of Fraunce.

9th December 1437. Ande that same year deyde the Emperowre of Rome [aged 69], and his termentte was solempnly holde at Syn Poulys [Map] at the cytte of London the iij day of May, there beynge the King [aged 16] and his lordys.