The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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Paternal Family Tree: Ingram
In or before 1565 [his father] Hugh Ingram Tallow Chander and [his mother] Anne Goldthorpe were married.
Around 1565 Arthur Ingram was born to [his father] Hugh Ingram Tallow Chander and [his mother] Anne Goldthorpe.
Before 1598 [his son] William Ingram was born to Arthur Ingram (age 32).
In 1598 [his son] Arthur Ingram of Temple Newsom Yorkshire was born to Arthur Ingram (age 33). He married in or before 1623 Eleanor Slingsby and had issue.
On 1st November 1609 Arthur Ingram (age 44) was elected MP Stafford.
On 9th July 1613 Arthur Ingram (age 48) was knighted.
Before September 1613 Arthur Ingram (age 48) and Susan Browne were married.
In September 1613 Arthur Ingram (age 48) and Alice Ferrers were married.
In 1614 Arthur Ingram (age 49) was elected MP New Romney.
In 1614 [his father] Hugh Ingram Tallow Chander died.
On or before 23rd June 1614 [his son] Thomas Ingram was born to Arthur Ingram (age 49). He was baptised on 23rd June 1614. He married 1637 Frances Belasyse, daughter of Thomas Belasyse 1st Viscount Fauconberg and Barbara Cholmley.
Before 3rd October 1614 John Halliday and [his wife] Alice Ferrers were married.
On 3rd October 1614 [his wife] Alice Ferrers died.
In 1615 Arthur Ingram (age 50) and Mary Greville were married.
In 1621 Arthur Ingram (age 56) was elected MP Appleby.
In or before 1623 [his son] Arthur Ingram of Temple Newsom Yorkshire (age 24) and [his daughter-in-law] Eleanor Slingsby (age 22) were married.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1623 [his son] William Ingram (age 25) died.
In 1624 Arthur Ingram (age 59) was elected MP York.
In 1624 Arthur Ingram (age 59) was elected MP Old Sarum but accepted MP York instead.
In 1624 Arthur Ingram (age 59) was elected MP Appleby but accepted MP York instead.
In 1625 Arthur Ingram (age 60) was elected MP York.
In 1626 Arthur Ingram (age 61) was elected MP York
In 1628 Arthur Ingram (age 63) was elected MP York
In 1637 [his son] Thomas Ingram (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Belasyse were married.
In April 1640 Arthur Ingram (age 75) was elected MP New Windsor
In November 1640 Arthur Ingram (age 75) was elected MP Callington
1641. George Geldorp (age 61). Portrait of Arthur Ingram (age 76).
On 24th August 1642 Arthur Ingram (age 77) died.
Father: Hugh Ingram Tallow Chander 
GrandFather: Richard Goldthorpe
Mother: Anne Goldthorpe
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Norman
GrandMother: Anne Norman