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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Dudley, Staffordshire, North-Central England, British Isles

Dudley, Staffordshire is in Staffordshire.

See: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley Castle [Map], Dudley Priory [Map].

Around 1156 Ralph Somery 1st Baron Dudley was born at Dudley, Staffordshire.

In 1211 Ralph Somery 1st Baron Dudley [aged 55] died at Dudley, Staffordshire. His son Roger [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Baron Dudley of Somery.

Around 1227 Elizabeth Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley [aged 37] and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire. She married in or before 1286 Walter de Sully.

In 1232 Joan Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley [aged 42] and Nicole D'Aubigny Baroness Dudley [aged 22] at Dudley, Staffordshire. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She married in or before 1253 John Strange and had issue.

In 1250 John Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley [aged 60] and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire.

In 1270 Katherine Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley [aged 80] and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire.

On 18th June 1293 Katherine Somery [aged 23] died at Dudley, Staffordshire.

After 14th March 1420 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley [aged 19] and Elizabeth Berkeley Baroness Cherleton Baroness Dudley were married at Dudley, Staffordshire.

In 1425 Edmund Sutton was born to John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley [aged 24] and Elizabeth Berkeley Baroness Cherleton Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire. He married 1. in or before 1459 his fourth cousin once removed Joyce Tiptoft, daughter of John Tiptoft 1st Baron Tiptoft and Joyce Charleton Baroness Tiptoft, and had issue 2. 1463 his third cousin twice removed Maud Clifford, daughter of Thomas Clifford 8th Baron Clifford and Joan Dacre Baroness Clifford, and had issue.

Ralph Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley and Nicole D'Aubigny Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. He married Margaret Unknown and had issue.

Dudley Priory, Staffordshire, North-Central England, British Isles [Map]

See Priories in England.

On 30th September 1487 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley [aged 86] died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He was buried at Dudley Priory [Map]. His grandson Edward [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baron Dudley.