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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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Arthur Hacker is in Painters.
On 25th September 1858 Arthur Hacker was born to [his father] Edward Hacker (age 46).
1892. Arthur Hacker (age 33). "Syrinx".
Syrinx: Syrinx was a forest Nymph that was pursued by Pan. She ran to the water's edge and asked for help from the river mymphs who transformed her into water reeds that played a sound when Pan's breath blew across them.
1892. Arthur Hacker (age 33). "The Annunciation".
Around 1894. Arthur Hacker (age 35). "Daphne".
Daphne: Daphne is a Naiad. She was pursued by Apollo, who had been cursed by Cupid. Just before he caught her she pleaded to her father Peneus who transformed her into a laurel tree. she was born to Peneus.
Around 1894. Arthur Hacker (age 35). "The Temptation of Percival".
1900. Arthur Hacker (age 41). Portrait of Christabel Cockerell (age 35)
Christabel Cockerell: On 15th August 1864 she was born to George Russell Cockerell. On 21st October 1864 Christabel Cockerell was baptised at the Chapel Royal, Brighton. On 7th June 1893 George Frampton and she were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. Her father George Russell Cockerell was one of the witnesses. On 18th March 1951 she died.
1901. Arthur Hacker (age 42). "The Cloud".
In 1905 [his father] Edward Hacker (age 93) died.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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1908. Arthur Hacker (age 49). Portrait of Ivy Lilian Close (age 17).
Ivy Lilian Close: On 15th June 1890 she was born. On 4th December 1968 she died.
1909 . Arthur Hacker (age 50). Portrait of John Brunner 1st Baronet (age 66).
On 12th November 1919 Arthur Hacker (age 61) died.
Before 1927. Solomon Joseph Solomon (age 66). Portrait of Arthur Hacker.