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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Cockayne Paternal Family Tree
William Cockayne
Born 1250
Died 1323 (73)
Father: William Cockayne
Mother: Elizabeth Medcalf
William Cockayne
Born 1561
22 Jun 1596 m Mary Morris Countess Dover x 7
Died 20 Oct 1626 (65)
12 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Father: William Cockayne
Mary Anne Cockayne
Born 11 Jul 1781
Before 10 Sep 1818 m William Adams aka Cockayne of Dummer Grange x 2
Died 16 Jun 1873 (91)
Father: John Cockayne
Mother: Margaret Longford
John Cockayne
Born 1410
Married Joan Abrichecourt
Died 07 Jun 1438 (28)
13 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Robert Cockayne
Agnes Cockayne
Born 1455
Died 1479 (24)
11 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Francis Cockayne
Mother: Dorothy Marrow
Barbara Cockayne
Born 1518
Married John Ferrers x 2
Died 1560 (42)
11 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Francis Cockayne
Mother: Dorothy Marrow
Thomas Cockayne
Born 27 Nov 1520
Before 1545 m Dorothy Ferrers x 4
Died 15 Nov 1592 (71)
11 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Francis Cockayne
Mother: Dorothy Marrow
Francis Cockayne
Born 1521
Died 07 May 1568 (47)
13 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Thomas Cockayne
Mother: Agnes Barlow aka Barley
Henry Cockayne
Born 1479
After 1506 m Elizabeth Meverell
Third Cousin Twice Removed
13 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Thomas Cockayne
Mother: Agnes Barlow aka Barley
Beatrice Cockayne
13 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Father: Thomas Cockayne
Mother: Agnes Barlow aka Barley
Margaret Cockayne
13 x Great Grandson of King John of England
Father: Lewis Cockayne
Thomas Cockayne
Born 1618
Died 24 Jul 1679 (61)
