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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Baronet Thorold is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
24th August 1642. William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 51] created.
1678. Grandson William Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 19] succeeded.
1681. Brother Anthony Thorold 3rd Baronet [aged 18] succeeded.
1685. Brother John Thorold 4th Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
14th January 1717. First Cousin William Thorold 5th Baronet succeeded.
1720. Son Anthony Thorold 6th Baronet [aged 10] succeeded.
25th August 1721. Uncle John Thorold 7th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
January 1748. Son John Thorold 8th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
5th June 1775. Son John Thorold 9th Baronet [aged 40] succeeded.
24th February 1815. Son John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
7th July 1831. Son John Charles Thorold 11th Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
26th April 1866. Son John Henry Thorold 12th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
4th October 1922. Son John George Thorold 13th Baronet [aged 52] succeeded.
25th December 1951. Brother James Ernest Thorold 14th Baronet [aged 74] succeeded.
27th July 1965. Son Anthony Henry Thorold 15th Baronet [aged 61] succeeded.
1st May 1999. Son Anthony Oliver Thorold 16th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
On 24th August 1642 William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 51] was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
Syston Park Hall, South Kesteven was the seat of the Thorold Baronets of Marston.
In 1678 William Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 87] died. His grandson William [aged 19] succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1681 William Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 22] died. His brother Anthony [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1685 Anthony Thorold 3rd Baronet [aged 22] died. His brother John [aged 21] succeeded 4th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 14th January 1717 John Thorold 4th Baronet [aged 53] died without issue. He was buried at Syston, South Kesteven [Map]. His first cousin William succeeded 5th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In 1720 William Thorold 5th Baronet died. His son Anthony [aged 10] succeeded 6th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 25th August 1721 Anthony Thorold 6th Baronet [aged 11] died. His uncle John [aged 45] succeeded 7th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
In January 1748 John Thorold 7th Baronet [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 45] succeeded 8th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Elizabeth Ayton Lady Thorold by marriage John Thorold 8th Baronet.
On 5th June 1775 John Thorold 8th Baronet [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 40] succeeded 9th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Jane Hayford Lady Thorold by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 24th February 1815 John Thorold 9th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son John [aged 41] succeeded 10th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire. Mary Kent Lady Thorold by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 12th July 1830 John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 57] and Mary Anne Cary Lady Thorold were married. She by marriage Lady Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 7th July 1831 John Hayford Thorold 10th Baronet [aged 58] died. His son John [aged 15] succeeded 11th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 26th April 1866 John Charles Thorold 11th Baronet [aged 49] died. His son John [aged 24] succeeded 12th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 4th October 1922 John Henry Thorold 12th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son John [aged 52] succeeded 13th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 25th December 1951 John George Thorold 13th Baronet [aged 81] died. His brother James [aged 74] succeeded 14th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 27th July 1965 James Ernest Thorold 14th Baronet [aged 88] died. His son Anthony [aged 61] succeeded 15th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
On 1st May 1999 Anthony Henry Thorold 15th Baronet [aged 95] died. His son Anthony [aged 54] succeeded 16th Baronet Thorold of Marston in Lincolnshire.
Baronet Thorold of Harmston is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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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9th September 1709. George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 43] created.
29th October 1722. Brother Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 49] succeeded.
1st January 1738. Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet extinct.
On 9th September 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 36].
On 29th October 1722 George Thorold 1st Baronet [aged 56] died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother Samuel [aged 49] succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.
On 1st January 1738 Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet [aged 65] died unmarried. Baronet Thorold of Harmston extinct.