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In 1599 Robert Walker was born.
Around 1637. Robert Walker (age 38). Self-Portrait.
Around 1644. Robert Walker (age 45). Portrait of John Acland 1st Baronet (age 53).
After 1st July 1644. Robert Walker (age 45). Portrait of John Evelyn (age 23). See Diary Entry 1st July 1664.
Around 1645. Robert Walker (age 46). Self-Portrait.
John Evelyn's Diary. 1st July 1648. I sate for my picture, in which there is a Death's head, to Mr. Walker (age 49), that excellent painter.
Note 1. See Portrait by Robert Walker.
Around 1649. Robert Walker (age 50). Oliver Cromwell (age 49).
Around 1650. Robert Walker (age 51). Portrait of Henry Ireton (age 39).
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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Around 1650. Robert Walker (age 51). Portrait of Richard Sackville 5th Earl Dorset (age 27).
John Evelyn's Diary. 6th August 1650. To Mr. Walker's (age 51), a good painter, who showed me an excellent copy of Titian.
Around 1652. Robert Walker (age 53). Portrait of General John Lambert (age 32).
In 1653. Robert Walker (age 54). Portrait of Elizabeth Bourchier (age 55).
Elizabeth Bourchier: In 1598 she was born to John Bourchier. On 22nd August 1620 Oliver Cromwell and she were married. In 1665 she died.
In 1654. Robert Walker (age 55). Portrait of William Wentworth 2nd Earl Strafford (age 27).
Around 1654. Robert Walker (age 55). Portrait of Major General Charles Fleetwood (age 36).
Before 1658. Robert Walker (age 58). Portrait of Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 35).
In 1658 Robert Walker (age 59) died.