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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Biography of William "The Younger" Peverell 1080-1155

Paternal Family Tree: Peverell

1138 Battle of the Standard aka Northallerton

1141 First Battle of Lincoln

Around 1080 William "The Younger" Peverell was born to [his father] William Peverell [aged 40] and [his mother] Adeline Unknown.

In or before 1110 William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 29] and Avicia Taillebois were married. She the daughter of William Taillebois and Gundred Warenne Countess Warwick.

In 1110 [his son] Richard Peverell was born to William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 30] and [his wife] Avicia Taillebois.

Around 1114 [his daughter] Margaret Peverell Countess Derby was born to William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 34] and [his wife] Avicia Taillebois at Nottinghamshire. She married before 1136 Robert Ferrers 2nd Earl of Derby, son of Robert Ferrers 1st Earl of Derby and Hawise de Vitre Countess Derby, and had issue.

Around 1115 [his father] William Peverell [aged 75] died.

Before 1136 [his son-in-law] Robert Ferrers 2nd Earl of Derby and [his daughter] Margaret Peverell Countess Derby [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Derby. He the son of Robert Ferrers 1st Earl of Derby [aged 73] and Hawise de Vitre Countess Derby [aged 66].

Battle of the Standard aka Northallerton

On 22nd August 1138 an English army commanded by William of Blois 1st Earl Albemarle 1st Earl York [aged 37], William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 58] and Robert III Stuteville defeated a Scottish army led by King David I of Scotland [aged 54] and his son Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria [aged 24]. The battle was fought at Cowton Moor, Northallerton. The name "Battle of the Standard" refers to the standard i.e. mast, pole, mounted on a cart on which the banners of the Bishops of Durham, York, Beverly and Ripon which were flown.

Robert III Stuteville: he was born to Robert Stuteville at Estouteville. Before 1186 Robert III Stuteville and Helewise de Murdac were married. In 1186 Robert III Stuteville died. Before 1186 Robert III Stuteville and Sibilla Valognes were married.

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First Battle of Lincoln

On 2nd February 1141 the army of Empress Matilda [aged 38] commanded by Robert Normandy 1st Earl Gloucester [aged 42] defeated the army of King Stephen I England [aged 47]. Matilda's army included Ranulf Gernon 4th Earl Chester [aged 42] and Madog ap Maredudd Mathrafal Prince Powys. King Stephen I England, Gilbert Gaunt 1st Earl Lincoln [aged 15], William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 61] and Ilbert Lacy 3rd Baron Pontefract were captured. William of Blois 1st Earl Albemarle 1st Earl York [aged 40] fought for Stephen, his cousin.

On 16th December 1153 Ranulf Gernon 4th Earl Chester [aged 54] died from poisoning by William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 73]. His son Hugh [aged 6] succeeded 5th Earl Chester. William "The Younger" Peverell was exiled.

In 1154 [his daughter] Margaret Peverell Countess Derby [aged 40] died. She was buried at Merevale Abbey, Warwickshire [Map].

In 1155 William "The Younger" Peverell [aged 75] died.

[his father] William Peverell and [his mother] Adeline Unknown were married.

Biography of William "The Younger" Peverell 1080-1155

Royal Descendants of William "The Younger" Peverell 1080-1155Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Royal Descendants of William "The Younger" Peverell 1080-1155
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.