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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Clovelly, Devon is in Devon.
Around 1154 Gervaise Giffard (age 32) died at Clovelly, Devon.
Around 1460 Jane Carew was born to Nicholas Carew (age 15) and Margery Dynham (age 24) at Clovelly, Devon. She married in or before 1495 her fourth cousin once removed Robert Carey.
Around 1466 Edmund Carew was born to Nicholas Carew (age 21) and Margery Dynham (age 30) at Clovelly, Devon. He married Katherine Huddersfield and had issue.
In 1738 Zachary Hamlyn (age 61) purchased the manor of Clovelly, Devon.
On 22nd June 1759 Zachary Hamlyn (age 82) died. He was buried at All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He has a monument at All Saints Church Clovelly, Devon with the inscription: "To the memory of Zachary Hamlyn Esq. late of Lincoln's Inn and of Court in this parish who departed this life June 22d MDCCLIX in the LXXXII year of his age. Whose body lies interred in the parish church of Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He was a sincere Christian, a tender and beneficent relation, a faithfull and kind friend an inoffensive and chearfull companion. Exemplarily modest, diligent, capable, communicative, he acquired a handsome fortune not only unenvied but with the esteem and love of all who had the pleasure of knowing him". His great-nephew James Hammett aka Hamlyn 1st Baronet (age 24) inherited his estates including the manor of Clovelly, Devon, and adopted his surname and arms.
On 8th September 1819 Arthur Chichester 7th Baronet (age 29) and Charlotte Hamlyn-Williams (age 21) were married at Clovelly, Devon.
In 1861 James Hamlyn-Williams 3rd Baronet (age 71) died. Baronet Hamlyn of Clovelly in Devon extinct. His daughter Susan Hester Hamlyn-Williams (age 37) and her husband Colonel Henry Edward Fane aka Hamlyn-Fane (age 43). inherited his estates including Clovelly, Devon.
On 27th December 1868 Colonel Henry Edward Fane aka Hamlyn-Fane (age 51) died. He was buried at Clovelly, Devon.
In 1884 Nevile Hamlyn Batson Fane (age 21) died. He was buried at Clovelly, Devon.
On 22nd June 1759 Zachary Hamlyn (age 82) died. He was buried at All Hallows' Church Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He has a monument at All Saints Church Clovelly, Devon with the inscription: "To the memory of Zachary Hamlyn Esq. late of Lincoln's Inn and of Court in this parish who departed this life June 22d MDCCLIX in the LXXXII year of his age. Whose body lies interred in the parish church of Woolfardisworthy [Map]. He was a sincere Christian, a tender and beneficent relation, a faithfull and kind friend an inoffensive and chearfull companion. Exemplarily modest, diligent, capable, communicative, he acquired a handsome fortune not only unenvied but with the esteem and love of all who had the pleasure of knowing him". His great-nephew James Hammett aka Hamlyn 1st Baronet (age 24) inherited his estates including the manor of Clovelly, Devon, and adopted his surname and arms.