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Paternal Family Tree: Ferrers
Before 25th April 1372 [his father] Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 17) and [his mother] Joan Hoo Baroness Ferrers Groby were married. She by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby.
On 25th April 1372 William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby was born to [his father] Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 17) and [his mother] Joan Hoo Baroness Ferrers Groby.
Before 3rd February 1388 [his father] Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 32) and [his step-mother] Joan Poynings Baroness Ferrers Groby (age 32) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward I of England.
On 3rd February 1388 [his father] Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 32) died. His son William (age 15) succeeded 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby.
Around 1390 [his daughter] Elizabeth Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 17) and [his future wife] Philippa Clifford (age 18). She married William Culpepper and had issue.
In 1394 [his son] Henry Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 21) and [his future wife] Philippa Clifford (age 22) at Raglan Castle [Map]. He married before 1419 his fourth cousin Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley, daughter of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk, and had issue.
Around 1395 [his son] Thomas Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 22) and [his future wife] Philippa Clifford (age 23) at Tamworth, Staffordshire [Map]. He married Elizabeth Freville and had issue.
After 7th January 1400. The names of the lords who were present at the said declaration are as follows:
Henry, prince of Wales (age 13).
Edmund, duke of York (age 58).
Edward, earl of Rutland (age 27).
Thomas, earl of Arundel (age 18).
John, earl of Somerset (age 27).
Edmund, earl of Stafford (age 21).
Henry, earl of Northumberland (age 58).
Ralph, earl of Westmorland (age 36).
Thomas, earl of Worcester (age 57).
Michael, earl of Suffolk (age 39).
Richard, Lord Grey of Codnor (age 29).
Thomas, Lord Berkeley (age 48).
John, Lord Charlton.
Reginald, Lord Grey of Ruthin (age 38).
Thomas, Lord Camoys (age 49).
Thomas, Lord Furnivall (age 38).
Robert, Lord Scales (age 28).
John, Lord Beaumont.
William, Lord Willoughby (age 30).
Hugh, Lord Burnell (age 53).
William, Lord Ferrers of Groby (age 27).
William, Lord Bergavenny (age 57).
John, Lord Lovell (age 59).
Robert, Lord Harrington (age 44).
Richard Lescrope (age 73).
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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 1405 [his daughter] Margaret Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 32) and [his future wife] Philippa Clifford (age 33). She married before 16th January 1452 her fourth cousin once removed Thomas Grey 1st Baron Grey of Richemont, son of John Grey and Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham.
Before 1415 William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 42) and Philippa Clifford (age 42) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby. They were fourth cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King John of England.
Before 1416 [his wife] Philippa Clifford (age 43) died at Baddesley Ensor, Staffordshire.
Before 1419 [his son] Henry Ferrers (age 24) and [his daughter-in-law] Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk and Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 52). They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
In 1425 [his son] Henry Ferrers (age 31) died at St Mary's Church, Berkeley.
Before 18th May 1445 William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 73) and Margaret Montagu Baroness Ferrers Groby (age 45) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ferrers of Groby. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of John Montagu 3rd Earl Salisbury and Maud Francis Countess of Salisbury. They were half third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 18th May 1445 William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 73) died at Woodham Ferrers, Essex. His granddaughter [his granddaughter] Elizabeth (age 26) succeeded 6th Baroness Ferrers of Groby. [his grandson-in-law] Edward Grey Baron Ferrers of Groby (age 30) by marriage Baron Ferrers of Groby.
Chronicle of Robert Fabyan [-1512]. Of the whiche halle the barons of the. v. portes began the table upon the ryght hande towarde seynt Stepens chapell, and beneth theym at ye same table sat the bowchyers of the Chauncery. And upon ye left hande, next unto ye cupborde, sat the mayre & his brethern aldermen of Lodon. The bysshops began the table foreagayn the barons of ye v. portes, & y ladyes ye table agayn ye mayre; of whiche ii. tables, for ye bysshops began the bysshop of London & the bysshop of Durham, and for the ladyes ye countesse of Stafforde & the coutesse of Marche. And ye shall understande yt this feest was all of fysshe. And for ye orderyng of ye servyce therof, were dyvers lordes appointed for hede offycers, as stewarde, controller, surueyour, & other honourable offyces. For the whiche were appoynted ye erlys of Northubermlande, of Westmerlande, the lorde Fitz Hughe, the lorde Furneuall the lorde Gray of Wylton, the lord Ferers of Groby, the lorde Ponynges, the lorde Haryngton, the lorde Darcy, the lorde Dacre, and the lorde Delaware.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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[his daughter] Joan Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby and Philippa Clifford.
[his daughter] Matilda Ferrers was born to William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby and Philippa Clifford.
Kings Wessex: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 15 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 13 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 4 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 8 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 16 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ferrers 5th Earl of Derby 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Ferrers 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Quincy Countess Derby 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Ferrers 1st Baron Ferrers of Groby 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Despencer 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Despencer 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aline Basset 
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Ferrers 2nd Baron Ferrers of Groby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Segrave 1st Baron Segrave 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Segrave 2nd Baron Segrave
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud de Lucy 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ellen or Margaret Segrave Baroness Ferrers Groby
Great x 3 Grandmother: Christiana Plessey Baroness Segrave
GrandFather: William Ferrers 3rd Baron Ferrers of Groby 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John "The Botiller" Verdun 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Theobald Verdun 1st Lord Verdun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret "Lady of Dulek" Lacy 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun
Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Bohun 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margery Bohun Lady Verdun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor de Braose 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabel Verdun Baroness Ferrers Groby Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Lacy Countess Gloucester and Hertford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clare Lady Verdun Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Edward I of England 
Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Henry Ferrers 4th Baron Ferrers of Groby 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
William Ferrers 5th Baron Ferrers of Groby 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Thomas Hoo
Mother: Joan Hoo Baroness Ferrers Groby
Great x 1 Grandfather: John St Leger of Offley 
GrandMother: Isabel St Leger