Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt is in Painters.
On 1st May 1566 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt was born in Delft.
In 1623 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 56). Portrait of Frances Coke Viscountess Purbeck (age 20).
In 1623 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 56). Portrait of John Ernest Wettin I Duke Saxe Weimar (age 28).
John Ernest Wettin I Duke Saxe Weimar: he was appointed Ernest I Duke Saxe Weimar. On 21st February 1594 he was born to Johann Wettin II Duke Saxe Weimar and Dorothea Maria Anhalt at Altenburg. On 6th December 1626 John Ernest Wettin I Duke Saxe Weimar died.
In 1623 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 56). Portrait of Frederick Henry Orange Nassau II Prince Orange (age 38).
Around 1623. Workshop of Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 56). Portrait of Princess Elizabeth Stewart Queen Bohemia (age 26).
In 1626 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 59) (attributed). Portrait of James Stanley 7th Earl of Derby (age 18).
In 1626 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 59). Portrait of Charlotte Thouars Countess Derby (age 26).
Before 1628 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 61). Portrait of George Villiers 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 35).
In 1629 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 62). Portrait of Horace de Vere 1st Baron Vere (age 64).
Around 1630 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 63). Portrait of Frederick Palatinate Simmern V Elector Palatine Rhine (age 33).
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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In 1631 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 64). Portrait of Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 58).
Before 1638 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 71). Portrait of Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 65).
Before 27th June 1641 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 75). Portrait of Prince Maurice I of Orange.
On 27th June 1641 Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt (age 75) died.