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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Paternal Family Tree: Temple
Before 24th October 1675 [his father] Richard Temple 3rd Baronet (age 41) and [his mother] Mary Knapp Lady Temple were married. She by marriage Lady Temple of Stowe.
On 24th October 1675 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham was born to [his father] Richard Temple 3rd Baronet (age 41) and [his mother] Mary Knapp Lady Temple.
On 30th June 1685 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 9) was commissioned as an ensign in Prince George of Denmark's Regiment.
On 8th May 1697 [his father] Richard Temple 3rd Baronet (age 63) died. His son Field (age 21) succeeded 4th Baronet Temple of Stowe.
On 10th February 1702 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 26) was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
On 25th November 1710 [his brother-in-law] Richard Granville (age 32) and [his sister] Hester Temple 1st Countess Temple (age 20) were married.
In 1714 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 38) was created 1st Baron Cobham.
In September 1715 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 39) and Anne Halsey Viscountess Cobham were married.
In April 1718 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Cobham. [his wife] Anne Halsey Viscountess Cobham by marriage Viscountess Cobham.
On 1st September 1738 [his daughter] Elizabeth Temple was born to Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 62) and [his wife] Anne Halsey Viscountess Cobham. She was baptised at St James' Church, Piccadilly on 28th September 1738. She died aged three in 1742.
On 10th July 1742 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 66) was promoted to Field Marshal.
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 or before 16th July 1742 [his daughter] Elizabeth Temple (age 3) died. She was buried on 16th July 1742 at the family estate at Stowe, Buckinghamshire.
On 14th September 1749 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 73) died without surviving issue. His sister [his sister] Hester (age 59) succeeded 2nd Viscountess Cobham by special remainder. Baron Cobham extinct. His second cousin once removed William (age 55) succeeded 5th Baronet Temple of Stowe.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 26 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Peter Temple of Stowe 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Temple
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Temple 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Peter Temple 2nd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Sandes
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sandes
Great x 2 Grandfather: Myles Sandes
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Dixon of Lindale
Great x 1 Grandmother: Hester Sandes
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Clifton of Walsingham Parva 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Clifton of Barrington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Hester Clifton
Father: Richard Temple 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Leveson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Leveson
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bradbury
Great x 3 Grandmother: Denise or Dionyse Bodley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Leche
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Leveson
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Gresham 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Gresham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ursula Gresham
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ipswell
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Ipswell
GrandMother: Christian Leveson 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Mildmay 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Walter Mildmay
Great x 3 Grandmother: Agnes Read
Great x 1 Grandmother: Christian Mildmay 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Walsingham
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Walsingham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Writtle
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Walsingham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Denny 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joyce Denny 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Troutbeck 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Thomas Knapp
Mother: Mary Knapp Lady Temple