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Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke
Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson.
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Counts of Spain is in Lords Temporal.
In 1385 Pedro Enríquez (age 30) and Isabel Castro (age 25) were married. She by marriage Conde de Trastámara.
Pedro Enríquez was created 1st Conde de Trastámara.
Around 970 García I King Pamplona (age 51) died. Around 970 His son Sancho (age 32) succeeded II King Pamplona, Count Aragon. Urraca González Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Pamplona by marriage Queen Consort Pamplona.
In 994 Sancho II King Pamplona (age 56) died. His son García succeeded II King Pamplona, Count Aragon.
In 1000 García Sánchez "Tremulous" II King Pamplona died. His son Sancho (age 6) succeeded III King Pamplona, Count Aragon.
Galindo Aznárez II Count Aragon succeeded II Count Aragon.
Fernán González Count Castile was appointed Count Castile.
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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In 1551 Pedro Suárez 4th Count Feria (age 31) died. His brother Gómez (age 31) succeeded 5th Count Feria.
In 1571 Gómez Suárez de Figueroa y Córdoba 1st Duke of Feria (age 51) died. His son Lorenzo (age 12) succeeded 2nd Duke Feria, 7th Count Feria.
In July 1425 Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda (age 35) and Mariana Fernández Countess Melgar (age 31) were married. She by marriage Countess Melgar. Count Rueda.
On 9th May 1432 Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda (age 42) and Teresa Fernández Countess Melgar and Rueda were married. She by marriage Countess Melgar, Countess Rueda, Señor de Medina de Río Seco.
Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda was appointed Count Melgar.
In July 1425 Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda (age 35) and Mariana Fernández Countess Melgar (age 31) were married. She by marriage Countess Melgar. Count Rueda.
On 9th May 1432 Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda (age 42) and Teresa Fernández Countess Melgar and Rueda were married. She by marriage Countess Melgar, Countess Rueda, Señor de Medina de Río Seco.
Fadrique Enríquez Count Melgar Count Rueda was appointed Count Rueda.
Pedro Peralta Count Santisteban y Lerín was created Count Santisteban y Lerín.
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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Ermengol Urgell 3rd Count Urgell succeeded 3rd Count Urgell.