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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361

The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.

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Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet 1668-1736

Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Dewe -1668

On 28th July 1658 [his father] Richard Sherard of Lobthorpe [aged 41] and [his mother] Margaret Dewe were married at St Margaret Pattens.

After 1668 [his mother] Margaret Dewe died.

On or before 7th February 1668 Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet was born to Richard Sherard of Lobthorpe [aged 51] and Margaret Dewe at Lobthorpe. He was baptised on 7th February 1668 at St Mary's Church, North Witham.

On 12th September 1668 [his father] Richard Sherard of Lobthorpe [aged 51] died at Lobthorpe. He was buried at St Mary's Church, North Witham. His memorial reads: "Near this Place lies the Body of Richard Sherard Of the Hamlet of Lopthorp in the County of Lincoln, Esq;, the only Son of John Sherard, Esq;, who was the eldest Son of Sir William Sherard; the which Richard married Margaret, Daughter of Lumley Dewe of Bishop-Upton [aged 68] in the County of Hereford, Esq;, and had by her six Children, namely, three Sons, (viz.) [his brother] John [aged 6], Richard [aged 2], and Brownlow; and Three Daughters, (viz.) Alice [aged 9], Mary, and Elizabeth. He died the twelfth Day of September in the Year of our Lord 1668."

In or before 1702 Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet [aged 33] and Mary Methuen Lady Sherard were married. She by marriage Lady Sherard of Lobthorp in Lincolnshire.

Around 1702 [his son] Brownlow Sherard 4th Baronet was born to Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet [aged 33] and [his wife] Mary Methuen Lady Sherard.

On 14th June 1730 [his brother] Richard Sherard 2nd Baronet [aged 64] died. His brother Brownlow [aged 62] succeeded 3rd Baronet Sherard of Lobthorp in Lincolnshire.

On 30th January 1736 Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet [aged 67] died. His son Brownlow [aged 34] succeeded 4th Baronet Sherard of Lobthorp in Lincolnshire.

On 12th February 1786 Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet was buried at St Mary's Church, North Witham. His memorial reads, in part: "He was Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber to their Majesties William III, Anne, George I, and George II. He then Resigned that Post, and died one of the Gentlemen of The Privy Chamber. His Charity was distributed in So peculiar and happy a Manner, as to make him a Loss to Mankind.

Ancestors of Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet 1668-1736

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sherard

Grandfather: John Sherard of Lobthorpe

Father: Richard Sherard of Lobthorpe

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Brownlow

Grandmother: Elizabeth Brownlow

Brownlow Sherard 3rd Baronet

Grandfather: Lumley Dewe of Bishop Upton in Hereforeshire

Mother: Margaret Dewe