Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Dudley, Staffordshire is in Staffordshire.
Around 1156 Ralph Somery 1st Baron Dudley was born at Dudley, Staffordshire. He married 1181 Margaret Gras Baroness Dudley and had issue.
In 1211 Ralph Somery 1st Baron Dudley (age 55) died at Dudley, Staffordshire. His son Roger (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baron Dudley of Somery.
Around 1227 Mabel Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley (age 37) and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire.
In 1232 Joan Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley (age 42) and Nicole D'Aubigny Baroness Dudley (age 22) at Dudley, Staffordshire. She married John Strange and had issue.
In 1250 John Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley (age 60) and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire.
In 1270 Katherine Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley (age 80) and Amabilia Chaucombe Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire.
On 18th June 1293 Katherine Somery (age 23) died at Dudley, Staffordshire.
After 14th March 1420 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley (age 19) and Elizabeth Berkeley Baroness Cherleton Baroness Dudley were married at Dudley, Staffordshire.
In 1425 Edmund Sutton was born to John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley (age 24) and Elizabeth Berkeley Baroness Cherleton Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire. He married (1) in or before 1459 his fourth cousin once removed Joyce Tiptoft, daughter of John Tiptoft 1st Baron Tiptoft and Joyce Charleton Baroness Tiptoft, and had issue (2) 1463 his third cousin twice removed Maud Clifford, daughter of Thomas Clifford 8th Baron Clifford and Joan Dacre Baroness Clifford, and had issue.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Ralph Somery was born to Roger Somery 2nd Baron Dudley and Nicole D'Aubigny Baroness Dudley at Dudley, Staffordshire. He married Margaret Unknown and had issue.
Dudley Priory is also in Priories in England.
On 30th September 1487 John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley (age 86) died at Stafford, Staffordshire [Map]. He was buried at Dudley Priory [Map]. His grandson Edward (age 28) succeeded 2nd Baron Dudley.