Edward III's Faithful Knight: Walter Mauny and His Legacy

Sir Walter Mauny was a loyal servant of Edward III, distinguishing himself as a soldier, naval commander, and diplomat. He amassed a fortune and used some of it to acquire a burial ground in London for the victims of the Black Death and establish a Carthusian priory. His narratives of his adventures enlivened the contemporary chronicles and his legacy is still identifiable today.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Sir Walter Mauny, known as Edward III's "faithful knight," epitomized his life and career as a loyal servant to the king. He distinguished himself as a soldier, naval commander, and diplomat, amassing a fortune from war and royal favor. His contemporaries in England and France admired his abilities, courage, and chivalric conduct. He used his wealth to establish a burial ground for the victims of the Black Death and a Carthusian priory, favored by kings and princes. Mauny, an orphaned younger son from a frontier area of the Low Countries, achieved a remarkable career in the service of the king of England. With his position, wealth, and philanthropy, he left an enduring mark on the landscape of London, which became one of the world's great cities. Mauny's storytelling skills enlivened contemporary chronicles and contributed significantly to the popular perception of the Hundred Years War. His fascinating life, achievements, and legacy stand out even within the crowded chivalric world of Edward III's long reign.

Weight: 634g
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398103764