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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Francis Grant is in Painters.
Before 18th January 1803 [his father] Francis Grant Laird of Kilgraston and [his mother] Anne Oliphant of Rossie [aged 37] were married.
On 18th January 1803 Francis Grant was born to [his father] Francis Grant Laird of Kilgraston and [his mother] Anne Oliphant of Rossie [aged 37].
In 1819 [his father] Francis Grant Laird of Kilgraston died.
On 6th November 1837 [his mother] Anne Oliphant of Rossie [aged 72] died.
1839 Francis Grant [aged 35]. Portrait of Katherine Isabella Manners [aged 29].
Katherine Isabella Manners: On 4th April 1809 she was born to John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland and Elizabeth Howard Duchess Rutland. On 1st December 1830 Frederick Hervey 2nd Marquess of Bristol and she were married. She the daughter of John Henry Manners 5th Duke Rutland and Elizabeth Howard Duchess Rutland. He the son of Frederick William Hervey 1st Marquess of Bristol and Elizabeth Albana Upton. They were sixth cousins. On 20th April 1848 Katherine Isabella Manners died of smallpox at 47 Eaton Place, Kensington.
1839 Francis Grant [aged 35]. Portrait of Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis [aged 53].
Around 1840 Francis Grant [aged 36]. Portrait of Henry St John-Mildmay 5th Baronet [aged 30].
Henry St John-Mildmay 5th Baronet: In 1810 he was born to Henry St John-Mildmay 4th Baronet and Charlotte Bouverie. His mother died in childbirth. On 17th January 1848 Henry St John-Mildmay 4th Baronet shot himself. His reason for committing suicide believed to be financial difficulties. His son Henry succeeded 5th Baronet St John-Mildmay of Farley in Southampton. In 1851 Henry St John-Mildmay 5th Baronet and Helena Shaw Lefevre Lady St John-Mildmay were married. She by marriage Lady St John-Mildmay of Farley in Southampton. On 16th July 1902 Henry St John-Mildmay 5th Baronet died. His son Henry succeeded 6th Baronet St John-Mildmay of Farley in Southampton.
1841 Francis Grant [aged 37]. Portrait of James Brudenell 7th Earl Cardigan [aged 43].
1841 Francis Grant [aged 37]. Portrait of Marianne Margaret Compton [aged 23].
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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1844 Francis Grant [aged 40]. Portrait of Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis [aged 58].
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Self portrait.
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis [aged 59].
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis [aged 59].
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Edward Herbert 3rd Earl Powis [aged 26].
Edward Herbert 3rd Earl Powis: On 5th November 1818 he was born to Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis and Lucy Graham Countess Powis at The Angel Hotel, Pershore. On 17th January 1848 Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis died. He had been shot accidentally in the thigh ten days before by his son George Herbert during a pheasant shoot at Powis Castle [Map]. He died His son Edward succeeded 3rd Earl Powis. On 7th May 1891 Edward Herbert 3rd Earl Powis died unmarried at 45 Berkeley Square, Mayfair. He was buried in St Mary's Church, Welshpool. His nephew George succeeded 4th Earl Powis. Violet Ida Evelyn Lane-Fox Countess Powis by marriage Countess Powis.
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom [aged 25].
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Jane Lawley [aged 24].
Jane Lawley: On 5th December 1820 she was born to Paul Thompson 1st Baron Wenlock and Caroline Griffin Baroness Wenlock in York [Map]. In 1846 James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie and she were married. On 4th December 1900 Jane Lawley died at Ripley House, Ripley, Surrey.
1845 Francis Grant [aged 41]. Portrait of Arabella Fermor Lady Hesketh [aged 16].
1851 Francis Grant [aged 47]. Portrait of John Hume Egerton [aged 38].
John Hume Egerton: On 15th October 1812 he was born to John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow and Amelia Sophia Hume. In 1841 John Hume Egerton and Marianne Margaret Compton were married. She the daughter of Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton. He the son of John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow and Amelia Sophia Hume. On 3rd January 1851 John Hume Egerton died.
1853 Francis Grant [aged 49]. Portrait of John Russell 1st Earl Russell [aged 60].
Around 1856. Francis Grant [aged 52]. Portrait of George Charles Bingham 3rd Earl Lucan [aged 55].
1856 Francis Grant [aged 52]. Portrait of Lieutenant General George Pollock [aged 69].
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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1857 Francis Grant [aged 53]. Portrait of John William Spencer Brownlow Egerton-Cust 2nd Earl Brownlow [aged 14].
John William Spencer Brownlow Egerton-Cust 2nd Earl Brownlow: On 28th March 1842 he was born to John Hume Egerton and Marianne Margaret Compton at Carlton Gardens. On 15th September 1853 John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow died. His grandson John succeeded 2nd Earl Brownlow, 2nd Viscount Alford, 3rd Baron Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire, 6th Baronet Cust of Stamford in Lincolnshire, and inherited Belton House [Map]. On 20th February 1867 John William Spencer Brownlow Egerton-Cust 2nd Earl Brownlow died in Mentone Italy. His brother Adelbert succeeded 3rd Earl Brownlow, 3rd Viscount Alford, 4th Baron Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire, 7th Baronet Cust of Stamford in Lincolnshire, and inherited Belton House [Map]. On 2nd March 1867 John William Spencer Brownlow Egerton-Cust 2nd Earl Brownlow was buried in St Peter and St Paul Church, Belton [Map].
Before 1860. Francis Grant [aged 56]. Portrait of Albert Conygham aka Denison 1st Baron Londesborough [aged 54].
1860 Francis Grant [aged 56]. Portrait of Louisa Anne Stuart Marchioness Waterford [aged 41].
1863 Francis Grant [aged 59]. Portrait of Percy Egerton Herbert [aged 40].
Percy Egerton Herbert: On 15th April 1822 he was born to Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis and Lucy Graham Countess Powis at Powis Castle [Map]. On 4th October 1860 Percy Egerton Herbert and Mary Caroline Louisa Petty Fitzmaurice were married. He the son of Edward Herbert 2nd Earl Powis and Lucy Graham Countess Powis. They were fourth cousin twice removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 7th October 1876 Percy Egerton Herbert died at The Styche, Market Drayton.
1865 Francis Grant [aged 61]. Portrait of William Molyneux 4th Earl Sefton [aged 29].
1867 Francis Grant [aged 63]. Portrait of Emily Charlotte Wood [aged 27].
Emily Charlotte Wood: In 1840 she was born to Charles Wood 1st Viscount Halifax and Mary Grey Viscountess Halifax. On 21st December 1904 Emily Charlotte Wood died.
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Prince Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha.
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 7th Earl Shaftesbury [aged 77].
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Algernon Percy 4th Duke Northumberland.
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton Duchess Newcastle under Lyne [aged 64].
Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton Duchess Newcastle under Lyne: On 9th June 1814 she was born to Alexander Hamilton 10th Duke Hamilton 7th Duke Brandon and Susanna Euphemia Beckford Duchess Hamilton Duchess Brandon. On 27th November 1832 Henry Pelham-Clinton 5th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne and she were married. She the daughter of Alexander Hamilton 10th Duke Hamilton 7th Duke Brandon and Susanna Euphemia Beckford Duchess Hamilton Duchess Brandon. He the son of Henry Pelham-Clinton 4th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne and Georgiana Elizabeth Mundy Duchess Newcastle under Lyne. On 28th November 1889 Susan Harriet Catherine Hamilton Duchess Newcastle under Lyne died.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of James Bruce 12th Earl Kincardine.
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Marianne Margaret Compton [aged 61].
Before 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75]. Portrait of Lucy Graham Countess Powis.
On 5th October 1878 Francis Grant [aged 75] died.