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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Earl Fauconberg is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl Fauconberg is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
9th April 1689. Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 62] created. See Coronation William III and Mary II.
31st December 1700. Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg extinct.
On 9th April 1689 a number of new peers were created at the Coronation William III and Mary II...
Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton [aged 59] was created 1st Duke Bolton.
Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth [aged 31] was created 1st Earl Monmouth. Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth [aged 29] by marriage Countess Monmouth.
Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 62] was created 1st Earl Fauconberg. Mary Cromwell Countess Fauconberg [aged 52] by marriage Countess Fauconberg.
William Bentinck 1st Earl of Portland [aged 39] was created 1st Earl of Portland.
On 31st December 1700 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 73] died without issue. Earl Fauconberg extinct. His nephew Thomas succeeded 3rd Viscount Faunconberg, 4th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough. Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg [aged 25] by marriage Viscountess Faunconberg.
Earl Fauconberg is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
16th June 1756. Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 57] created.
8th February 1774. Son Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg [aged 31] succeeded.
23rd March 1802. Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg extinct.
On 16th June 1756 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 57] was created 1st Earl Fauconberg. Catherine Betham Countess Fauconberg by marriage Countess Fauconberg.
On 29th May 1766 Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg [aged 24] and Charlotte Lamb Countess Fauconberg [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Fauconberg. He the son of Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 67].
On 8th February 1774 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 74] died. His son Henry [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Earl Fauconberg, 5th Viscount Faunconberg, 6th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough.
On 23rd March 1802 Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg [aged 59] died without male issue. Earl Fauconberg extinct. His second cousin Rowland [aged 52] succeeded 6th Viscount Faunconberg, 7th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough.