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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Baron Fitzhugh is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Abeyant Baronies of England.
Summary
26th January 1321. Henry Fitzhugh 1st Baron Fitzhugh [aged 55] created.
1356. Grandson Hugh Fitzhugh 2nd Baron Fitzhugh succeeded.
1386. Son Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh [aged 28] succeeded.
11th January 1425. Son William Fitzhugh 4th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 26] succeeded.
22nd October 1452. Son Henry Fitzhugh 5th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 23] succeeded.
1472. Son Richard Fitzhugh 6th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 15] succeeded.
20th November 1487. Son George Fitzhugh 7th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 1] succeeded.
28th January 1512. George Fitzhugh 7th Baron Fitzhugh abeyant.
On 26th January 1321 Henry Fitzhugh 1st Baron Fitzhugh [aged 55] was created 1st Baron Fitzhugh.
In 1356 Hugh Fitzhugh died. His son Hugh succeeded 2nd Baron Fitzhugh. Joan Scrope Baroness Fitzhugh by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh.
In 1386 Hugh Fitzhugh 2nd Baron Fitzhugh died. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son Henry [aged 28] succeeded 3rd Baron Fitzhugh.
Before 1399 Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh [aged 40] and Elizabeth Grey Baroness Fitzhugh [aged 34] were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh.
On 11th January 1425 Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh [aged 67] died at Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire [Map]. He was buried at Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire [Map]. His son William [aged 26] succeeded 4th Baron Fitzhugh. Margery Willoughby Baroness Fitzhugh [aged 28] by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh.
In or before 1448 Henry Fitzhugh 5th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 18] and Alice Neville Baroness Fitzhugh [aged 17] were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh. She the daughter of Richard Neville Earl Salisbury [aged 47] and Alice Montagu 5th Countess of Salisbury [aged 40]. They were third cousin once removed. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 22nd October 1452 William Fitzhugh 4th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 53] died. His son Henry [aged 23] succeeded 5th Baron Fitzhugh.
In 1472 Henry Fitzhugh 5th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 43] died. His son Richard [aged 15] succeeded 6th Baron Fitzhugh.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In or before 1486 Richard Fitzhugh 6th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 28] and Elizabeth Burgh Baroness Fitzhugh were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 20th November 1487 Richard Fitzhugh 6th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 30] died. His son George [aged 1] succeeded 7th Baron Fitzhugh.
On 28th January 1512 George Fitzhugh 7th Baron Fitzhugh [aged 26] died without issue. Baron Fitzhugh abeyant between the descendants of Alice Fitzhugh [aged 64] and Anne Parr Countess Pembroke.