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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Paternal Family Tree: Wyvill
In or before 1666 [his father] William Wyvill 4th Baronet (age 20) and [his mother] Anne Brookes were married.
Around 1666 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet was born to [his father] William Wyvill 4th Baronet (age 21) and [his mother] Anne Brookes.
On 8th February 1681 [his grandfather] Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet (age 66) died. His son [his father] William (age 36) succeeded 4th Baronet Wyvill of Constable Burton in Yorkshire.
In 1682 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 16) was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map] as a fellow commoner.
In 1684 [his father] William Wyvill 4th Baronet (age 39) died. His son Marmaduke (age 18) succeeded 5th Baronet Wyvill of Constable Burton in Yorkshire.
In or before 1692 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 25) and Henrietta Maria Yarburgh (age 24) were married. They had three sons and four daughters.
In 1692 [his son] Marmaduke Wyvill 6th Baronet was born to Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Henrietta Maria Yarburgh (age 24). He married 1716 Cary Coke.
In 1695 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Richmond.
In 1702 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 36) was appointed Commissioner of the Salt Duties and a Gommissioner of the Excise which offices he held until 1710.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1711 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 45) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1716 [his son] Marmaduke Wyvill 6th Baronet (age 24) and [his daughter-in-law] Cary Coke were married.
On 2nd November 1722 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (age 56) died. His son Marmaduke (age 30) succeeded 6th Baronet Wyvill of Constable Burton in Yorkshire.
On 7th November 1722 Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet (deceased) was buried at St Andrew's Church, Holborn [Map].
On 15th August 1738 [his former wife] Henrietta Maria Yarburgh (age 70) died.
[his son] Christopher Wyvill was born to Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet and Henrietta Maria Yarburgh.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 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 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christopher Wyvill 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Marmaduke Wyvill 1st Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Scrope 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christopher Wyvill 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christopher Danby 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Magdalen Danby 5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Marmaduke Wyvill 2nd Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Stapleton 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Stapleton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Stapleton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Marmaduke Constable 
5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Constable 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Conyers 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandFather: Christopher Wyvill 3rd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Gascoigne of Sedbury
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabel Gascoigne
Father: William Wyvill 4th Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Arthur Darcy 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Carew 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Conyers Darcy 7th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 1st Baron Darcy Meinhill, 4th Baron Conyers 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Conyers 3rd Baron Conyers 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Conyers 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Clifford Baroness Conyers 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bellasis of Newburgh Priory in Yorkshire 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Fairfax 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Belasyse Baroness Darcy and Conyers 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Fairfax of Denton in Yorkshire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ursula Fairfax
GrandMother: Ursula Darcy Lady Wyvill 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Rokeby
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Rokeby
Marmaduke Wyvill 5th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: James Brookes of York
Mother: Anne Brookes