Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Baron Eure is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
1544. William Eure 1st Baron Eure [aged 61] created.
1548. Grandson William Eure 2nd Baron Eure [aged 18] succeeded.
1594. Son Ralph Eure 3rd Baron Eure [aged 35] succeeded.
1st April 1617. Son William Eure 4th Baron Eure [aged 38] succeeded.
28th June 1646. Grandson William Eure 5th Baron Eure succeeded.
25th June 1652. Second Cousin Once Removed William Eure 6th Baron Eure succeeded.
24th October 1672. Brother George Eure 7th Baron Eure succeeded.
24th October 1672. Brother Ralph Eure 8th Baron Eure succeeded.
27th April 1707. Ralph Eure 8th Baron Eure extinct.
In 1544 William Eure 1st Baron Eure [aged 61] was created 1st Baron Eure. Elizabeth Willoughby Baroness Eure by marriage Baroness Eure.
In 1548 William Eure 1st Baron Eure [aged 65] died. In 1548 His grandson William [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Baron Eure.
In 1594 William Eure 2nd Baron Eure [aged 64] died. In 1594 His son Ralph [aged 35] succeeded 3rd Baron Eure. Mary Dawnay Baroness Eure [aged 37] by marriage Baroness Eure.
After 1612 Ralph Eure 3rd Baron Eure [aged 53] and Elizabeth Spencer Baroness Hunsdon and Eure [aged 59] were married. She by marriage Baroness Eure.
On 1st April 1617 Ralph Eure 3rd Baron Eure [aged 58] died. He was buried at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow [Map]. His son William [aged 38] succeeded 4th Baron Eure.
On 28th June 1646 William Eure 4th Baron Eure [aged 67] died. His grandson William succeeded 5th Baron Eure.
On 25th June 1652 William Eure 5th Baron Eure died. His second cousin once removed William succeeded 6th Baron Eure.
Before 24th October 1672 William Eure 6th Baron Eure died. His brother George succeeded 7th Baron Eure.
On or before 24th October 1672, the date he was buried, George Eure 7th Baron Eure died. His brother Ralph succeeded 8th Baron Eure.
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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On 27th April 1707 Ralph Eure 8th Baron Eure died. Baron Eure extinct.