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Kedleston, Derbyshire is in Amber Valley, Derbyshire.
Around 1380 John Curzon was born to Richard Curzon at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married before 1412 Joan Bagot and had issue.
Around 1412 Richard Curzon was born to John Curzon (age 32) and Joan Bagot (age 12). at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married in or before 1432 Alice Willoughby and had issue.
Around 1425 John Curzon was born to John Curzon (age 45) and Joan Bagot (age 25). at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
Around 1474 John Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 62) and Alice Willoughby at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married Elizabeth Eyre and had issue.
In 1490 Thomas Curzon was born to John Curzon (age 30) in Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married Elizabeth Lygon and had issue.
Around 1495 Richard Curzon was born to John Curzon (age 21) and Elizabeth Eyre at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married Eleanor Pole and had issue.
On 3rd August 1496 Richard Curzon (age 84) died at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
All Saints Church, Kedleston [Map]. Brass to Richard Curzon and Alice Willoughby.
Richard Curzon: Around 1412 he was born to John Curzon and Joan Bagot. at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. In or before 1432 Richard Curzon and Alice Willoughby were married.
Alice Willoughby: she was born to Henry Willoughby and Ellen Egerton. In 1523 Richard Draycott and she were married.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1521 John Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 26) and Eleanor Pole (age 22) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1524 Francis Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 29) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married Eleanor Vernon and had issue.
In 1526 Richard Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 31) and Eleanor Pole (age 27) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1532 Christopher Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 37) and Eleanor Pole (age 33) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1534 William Curzon was born to Richard Curzon (age 39) and Eleanor Pole (age 35) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1551 John Curzon was born to Francis Curzon (age 27) and Eleanor Vernon (age 21) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 1571 Millicent Sacheverell and had issue.
In 1553 Thomas Curzon was born to Francis Curzon (age 29) and Eleanor Vernon (age 23) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
On 3rd November 1598 John Curzon 1st Baronet was born to John Curzon (age 47) and Millicent Sacheverell at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married before 1640 Patience Crewe Baroness Curzon and had issue.
In 1628 John Stanhope was born to John Stanhope (age 38) and Mary Radclyffe Lady Gell (age 23) at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 1647 Jane Curzon, daughter of John Curzon 1st Baronet and Patience Crewe Baroness Curzon, and had issue.
On 6th May 1632 John Curzon (age 81) died at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
On 16th December 1850 Félicité Anne Josephe de Wattines Lady Scarsdale (age 85) died. She was buried at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
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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Alice Willoughby died at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].