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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Biography of Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 1676-1744

Paternal Family Tree: Fane

After 28th April 1668 [his father] Henry Fane (age 18) and [his mother] Elizabeth Southcott were married.

In January 1676 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane was born to [his father] Henry Fane (age 26) and [his mother] Elizabeth Southcott.

On 30th January 1676 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane was baptised.

On 3rd April 1693 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 17) was educated at Wadham College, Oxford University.

Before 12th January 1706 [his father] Henry Fane (age 56) died. He was buried on 12th January 1706.

On 19th November 1707 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 31) and Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 21) were married.

Around 1708 [his son] Charles Fane 2nd Viscount Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 31) and [his wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 22). He married 7th June 1749 Susanna Marriott Viscountess Fane.

In 1711 [his daughter] Elizabeth Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 34) and [his wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 25).

In 1713 [his daughter] Lucy Fane died.

Deeds of King Henry V

Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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On 24th February 1713 [his brother-in-law] James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope (age 40) and Lucy Pitt Countess Stanhope (age 21) were married.

In 1714 [his son] James Fane died.

On 22nd March 1717 [his daughter] Dorothy Fane Countess Sandwich was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 41) and [his wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 31). She married 14th March 1741 John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich and had issue.

In 1718 [his daughter] Charlotte Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 41) and [his wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 32).

On 14th April 1718 [his brother-in-law] James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope (age 45) was created 1st Earl Stanhope. Lucy Pitt Countess Stanhope (age 26) by marriage Countess Stanhope.

On 22nd April 1718 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Fane, 1st Baron Fane of Loughguyre in the County of Limerick. [his wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 32) by marriage Viscountess Fane.

On 5th February 1721 [his brother-in-law] James Stanhope 1st Earl Stanhope (age 48) died. His son Philip (age 6) succeeded 2nd Earl Stanhope.

On 14th March 1741 [his son-in-law] John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich (age 22) and [his daughter] Dorothy Fane Countess Sandwich (age 23) were married. She by marriage Countess Sandwich.

On 4th July 1744 Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane (age 68) died. His son Charles (age 36) succeeded 2nd Viscount Fane, 2nd Baron Fane of Loughguyre in the County of Limerick.

In 1762 [his former wife] Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane (age 76) died.

Memoires of Jacques du Clercq

This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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[his son] James Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane and Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane.

[his daughter] Mary Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane and Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane.

[his daughter] Lucy Fane was born to Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane and Mary Stanhope Viscountess Fane.

Ancestors of Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 1676-1744

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Fane

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Fane

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Waller of Groombridge

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Waller

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Neville 5th and 3rd Baron Abergavenny 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Neville 6th and 4th Baron Abergavenny 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Stafford Baroness Bergavenny 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Neville 7th and 5th Baroness Abergavenny 3rd Baroness Despencer 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Manners 1st Earl of Rutland 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Manners Baroness Bergavenny 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

GrandFather: George Fane 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Mildmay

Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Mildmay

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Read

Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Mildmay 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Walsingham

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Walsingham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joyce Denny 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Sharington of Cranworth in Norfolk

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Sharington of Lacock in Wiltshire

Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Pyrton

Great x 2 Grandmother: Grace Sharington

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Paggett of Lacock Abbey

Father: Henry Fane 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Southcott

GrandFather: Thomas Southcott

Mother: Elizabeth Southcott

Biography of Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 1676-1744

Royal Ancestors of Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 1676-1744

Ancestors of Charles Fane 1st Viscount Fane 1676-1744