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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Count Vermandois

Count Vermandois is in Counts of France.

After 850 Pepin Vermandois I Count Vermandois [deceased] died. His son Herbert [aged 1] succeeded I Count Vermandois.

In 907 Herbert II Count Vermandois, Soissons and Meaux succeeded II Count Vermandois, II Count Soissons, II Count Meaux. Adela Capet Countess Vermandois, Soissons and Meaux by marriage Countess Vermandois, Countess Soissons, Countess Meaux.

On 23rd February 943 Herbert II Count Vermandois, Soissons and Meaux died. His son Adalbert [aged 28] succeeded I Count Vermandois.

In 987 Adalbert "The Pious" I Count Vermandois [aged 72] died. His son Herbert [aged 34] succeeded III Count Vermandois.

In 1015 Herbert Vermandois III Count Vermandois [aged 62] died. His son Adalbert [aged 35] succeeded II Count Vermandois. His son Otto [aged 35] succeeded I Count Vermandois.

Before 1080 Herbert Vermandois IV Count Vermandois [aged 51] and Adela Valois Countess Blois and Vermandois were married. She by marriage Countess Vermandois. He the son of Otto Vermandois I Count Vermandois and Pavia Countess Vermandois.

In 1080 Herbert Vermandois IV Count Vermandois [aged 52] died. His son Odo succeeded I Count Vermandois but he was declared insane. His daughter Adelaide succeeded I Countess Vermandois.

In 1103 Renaud II Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis [aged 28] and Adelaide I Countess Vermandois were married. He by marriage Count Vermandois. She the daughter of Herbert Vermandois IV Count Vermandois and Adela Valois Countess Blois and Vermandois. He the son of Hugh Clermont Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis.

On 28th March 1183 Eleanor Capet Countess Vermandois [aged 34] succeeded Countess Vermandois.

Adalbert "The Pious" I Count Vermandois and Gerberge of Lothingaria Countess Vermandois were married. She by marriage Countess Vermandois. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Gilbert I Duke Lorraine and Gerberga Queen Consort West Francia. He the son of Herbert II Count Vermandois, Soissons and Meaux and Adela Capet Countess Vermandois, Soissons and Meaux.

Herbert Vermandois I Count Vermandois and Bertha Morvis Countess Vermandois were married. She by marriage Countess Vermandois. He the son of Pepin Vermandois I Count Vermandois.

Herbert Vermandois III Count Vermandois and Ermengard of Bar Countess Vermandois were married. She by marriage Countess Vermandois. He the son of Adalbert "The Pious" I Count Vermandois and Gerberge of Lothingaria Countess Vermandois.

Pepin Vermandois I Count Vermandois succeeded I Count Vermandois.

Otto Vermandois I Count Vermandois and Pavia Countess Vermandois were married. She by marriage Countess Vermandois. He the son of Herbert Vermandois III Count Vermandois and Ermengard of Bar Countess Vermandois.

Herbert Vermandois IV Count Vermandois was appointed IV Count Vermandois.

Ralph Capet II Count Vermandois was appointed II Count Vermandois.

Ralph I Capet I Count Vermandois was appointed I Count Vermandois.

Hugh "Great" Capet by marriage Count Vermandois.