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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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In 1774 George Sanders was born at Kinghorn, Fife.
Between 1797 and 1810. George Sanders (age 23). Portrait of General Thomas Bradford (age 19).
Around 1799. George Sanders (age 25). Portrait of William Cavendish (age 15) aged 16.
Between 1807 and 1809. George Sanders (age 33). Portrait of George "Lord Byron" 6th Baron Byron (age 18) and his servant. Commissioned by the sitter for 250 guineas as a present for his mother (age 42) and was begun in 1807, probably to commemorate a trip to the Hebrides which Byron was then planning. Byron was still discussing this portrait and its frame after his departure from England in July 1809.
Around 1814. George Sanders (age 40). Portrait of George Frederick Sackville 4th Duke Dorset (age 20).
George Frederick Sackville 4th Duke Dorset: On 15th November 1793 he was born to John Frederick Sackville 3rd Duke Dorset and Arabella Diana Cope 3rd Duchess Dorset. On 19th July 1799 John Frederick Sackville 3rd Duke Dorset died. His son George succeeded 4th Duke Dorset, 10th Earl Dorset, 5th Earl Middlesex, 10th Baron Buckhurst, 5th Baron Cranfield of Cranfield in Middlesex. On 14th February 1815 George Frederick Sackville 4th Duke Dorset died. His first cousin once removed Charles succeeded 5th Duke Dorset, 11th Earl Dorset, 6th Earl Middlesex, 11th Baron Buckhurst, 6th Baron Cranfield of Cranfield in Middlesex.
After 1815. George Sanders (age 41). Portrait of George Grey 7th Earl Stamford 3rd Earl Warrington and Margaret Henrietta Maria Grey as children.
Margaret Henrietta Maria Grey: she was born to George Harry Grey 8th Baron Grey of Groby and Katherine Charteris Baroness Grey Groby Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%. On 6th October 1846 Henry John Milbank and she were married. On 7th March 1852 Margaret Henrietta Maria Grey died.
After 1815. George Sanders (age 41). Portrait of George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith (age 68).
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In or before 1842. George Sanders (age 67). Portrait of William Noel-Hill 3rd Baron Berwick (age 68).
Before 1846. George Sanders (age 71). Portrait of Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle (age 62).
In 1846 George Sanders (age 72) died.