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: Vane
Maternal Family Tree: Theodosia Noel 1585
On 1st July 1640 [his father] Henry Vane "The Younger" (age 27) and [his mother] Frances Wray (age 23) were married.
On 21st May 1653 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard was born to [his father] Henry Vane "The Younger" (age 40) and [his mother] Frances Wray (age 36).
On 14th June 1662 [his father] Henry Vane "The Younger" (age 49) was beheaded at Tower Hill [Map] for treason against King Charles II (age 32). He had been sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered, however, King Charles II commuted the sentence to beheading.
In 1675 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 21) was appointed MP County Durham.
On 9th May 1676 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 22) and Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard were married. She the daughter of Gilbert Holles 3rd Earl de Clare (age 43) and Grace Pierrepont Countess de Clare (age 43). They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On or after 9th May 1676 [his son] Henry Vane was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 22) and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard. He died the same year.
In 1678 [his son] Gilbert Vane 2nd Baron Barnard was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 24) and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard. He married before 1705 Mary Randyll Baroness Barnard and had issue.
On 18th December 1679 [his mother] Frances Wray (age 62) died. She was buried at Shipbourne, Kent.
On 17th February 1682 [his son] William Vane 1st Viscount Vane was born to Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 28) and [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard.
In 1688 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 34) was appointed Privy Council.
This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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In 1689 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 35) was appointed MP Boroughbridge.
In 1698 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 44) was created 1st Baron Barnard. [his wife] Elizabeth Holles Baroness Barnard by marriage Baroness Barnard.
Before 1705 [his son] Gilbert Vane 2nd Baron Barnard (age 26) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Randyll Baroness Barnard were married. She by marriage Baroness Barnard.
On 28th October 1723 Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard (age 70) died at Shipbourne, Kent. His son Gilbert (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baron Barnard.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Fane of Hildenborough in Tunbridge 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Vane of Hadlow in Kent
GrandFather: Henry Vane "The Elder" 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Twysden 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Twyden 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wyatt
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Wyatt 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Brooke 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Wyatt 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Haute
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Haute
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maria Guildford
Father: Henry Vane "The Younger" 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Darcy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Mundy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Mundy 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Juliana Browne 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
GrandMother: Frances Darcy 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Jacopo Guicciardini
Great x 2 Grandfather: Vincenzo Guicciardini
Great x 1 Grandmother: Camilla Guicciardini
Christopher Vane 1st Baron Barnard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Wray
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christopher Wray
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Jackson
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Jackson
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Wray 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Girlington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Girlington
GrandFather: Christopher Wray 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Drury 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Drury 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sothill
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Drury 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Audrey Rich
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Drury Lady Glentworth 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Stafford 
13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Stafford 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Fogge
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stafford 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Stafford 1st Baron Stafford 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Stafford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Pole 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Frances Wray 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Cecil 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Heckington
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter
Great x 4 Grandfather: Peter Cheke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Cheke
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Neville 3rd Baron Latimer 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Neville 4th Baron Latimer of Snape 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy de Vere 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Somerset 2nd Earl of Worcester 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Somerset Baroness Latimer Snape 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Browne Countess of Worcester 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Albinia Cecil 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Noel 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Theodosia Noel