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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Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
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12th December 1673. William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 52] created.
16th May 1680. Son Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
23rd April 1718. Son Edward Blackett 3rd Baronet [aged 35] succeeded.
1st March 1756. Nephew Edward Blackett 4th Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
3rd February 1804. Son William Blackett 5th Baronet [aged 44] succeeded.
27th October 1816. Son Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 11] succeeded.
23rd November 1885. Son Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
13th September 1909. Son Hugh Douglas Blackett 8th Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
13th November 1960. Son Charles Douglas Blackett 9th Baronet [aged 56] succeeded.
1968. Brother George William Blackett 10th Baronet [aged 61] succeeded.
22nd January 1994. Brother Francis Hugh Bleckett 11th Baronet [aged 86] succeeded.
9th February 1995. Son Hugh Francis Blackett 12th Baronet [aged 39] succeeded.
On 12th December 1673 William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 52] was created 1st Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
After 7th April 1674 William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 52] and Lady Margaret Cock were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 16th May 1680 William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 59] died. His son Edward [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Mary Yorke Lady Blackett [aged 23] by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In 1699 Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 49] and Diana Booth Lady Delaval and Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd April 1718 Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 68] died. He was buried in Ripon Cathedral [Map]. His son Edward [aged 35] succeeded 3rd Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
Before 1st March 1756 Edward Blackett 3rd Baronet [aged 73] and Mary Jekyll were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 1st March 1756 Edward Blackett 3rd Baronet [aged 73] died without issue. His nephew Edward [aged 36] succeeded 4th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 3rd February 1804 Edward Blackett 4th Baronet [aged 84] died. His son William [aged 44] succeeded 5th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 27th October 1816 William Blackett 5th Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Edward [aged 11] succeeded 6th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
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 1830 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 24] and Julia Monck Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In 1851 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 45] and Frances Vere Loraine Lady Blackett [aged 50] were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In 1875 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 69] and Isabella Richardson Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In 1880 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 74] and Alethea Rianette Scott Lady Blackett were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 23rd November 1885 Edward Blackett 6th Baronet [aged 80] died. His son Edward [aged 54] succeeded 7th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Julia Frances Somerville Lady Blackett [aged 41] by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 13th September 1909 Edward William Blackett 7th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Hugh [aged 36] succeeded 8th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Helen Katharine Lowther Lady Blackett [aged 32] by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 13th November 1960 Hugh Douglas Blackett 8th Baronet [aged 87] died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Matfen. His son Charles [aged 56] succeeded 9th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
In 1968 Charles Douglas Blackett 9th Baronet [aged 64] died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Matfen. His brother George [aged 61] succeeded 10th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 22nd January 1994 George William Blackett 10th Baronet [aged 87] died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Matfen. His brother Francis [aged 86] succeeded 11th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
On 9th February 1995 Francis Hugh Bleckett 11th Baronet [aged 87] died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Matfen. His son Hugh [aged 39] succeeded 12th Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland.
Baronet Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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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23rd January 1685. William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 27] created.
December 1705. Son William Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
25th September 1728. William Blackett 2nd Baronet extinct.
On 23rd January 1685 William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 27] was created 1st Baronet Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland.
In December 1705 William Blackett 1st Baronet [aged 48] died. His son William [aged 15] succeeded 2nd Baronet Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland and inherited Wallington Hall, Northumberland [Map].
In 1725 William Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 35] and Barbara Villiers Lady Blackett [aged 18] were married at Hampstead. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland. She the daughter of William Villiers 2nd Earl Jersey.
On 25th September 1728 William Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 38] died without issue. He was buried in Cathedral Church St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne [Map]. Baronet Blackett of Newcastle upon Tyne in Northumberland extinct. His nephew Walter Calverley aka Blackett 2nd Baronet [aged 20] inherited his estates at Allendale, Northumberland and William Blackett 2nd Baronet, Cambo on condition that he marry William's illegitmate daughter Elizabeth Orde Lady Blackett, apparently within twelve months although he was late by four days, and change his surname to Blackett, which he duly did. He changed his surname by an Act of Parliament in 1733.