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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Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1641. Thomas Cave 1st Baronet [aged 19] created.
1671. Son Roger Cave 2nd Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
11th October 1703. Son Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet [aged 22] succeeded.
21st April 1719. Son Verney Cave 4th Baronet [aged 14] succeeded.
1734. Brother Thomas Cave 5th Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
7th August 1778. Son Thomas Cave 6th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
1780. Son Thomas Cave 7th Baronet [aged 13] succeeded.
15th January 1792. Uncle Charles Cave 8th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
21st March 1810. Second Cousin William Cave-Browne-Cave 9th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
24th August 1838. Son John Robert Cave-Browne-Cave 10th Baronet [aged 40] succeeded.
11th November 1855. Son Mylles Cave-Browne-Cave 11th Baronet [aged 33] succeeded.
22nd January 1907. Son Genille Cave-Browne-Cave 12th Baronet [aged 37] succeeded.
29th October 1929. First Cousin Reginald Ambrose Cave-Browne-Cave 13th Baronet [aged 69] succeeded.
4th July 1930. Brother Rowland Henry Cave-Browne-Cave 14th Baronet [aged 65] succeeded.
21st December 1943. Nephew Clement Charles Cave-Browne-Cave 15th Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
21st April 1945. Son Robert Cave-Browne-Cave 16th Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
29th September 2011. Son John Robert Charles Cave-Browne-Cave 17th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
In 1641 Thomas Cave 1st Baronet [aged 19] was created 1st Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. Katherine Haslewood by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Before 1651 Thomas Cave 1st Baronet [aged 29] and Penelope Wenman Lady Cave were married. She by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Around 1671 Thomas Cave 1st Baronet [aged 49] died. His son Roger [aged 15] succeeded 2nd Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 26th March 1676 Roger Cave 2nd Baronet [aged 20] and Martha Browne Lady Cave [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
After 1691 Roger Cave 2nd Baronet [aged 35] and Mary Bromley Lady Cave were married. She by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 11th October 1703 Roger Cave 2nd Baronet [aged 48] died. His son Thomas [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. Margaret Verney Lady Cave by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 21st April 1719 Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet [aged 38] died. Monument at the St Nicholas' Church, Stanford-on-Avon [Map] commissioned by his wife Margaret Verney Lady Cave in 1733. His son Verney [aged 14] succeeded 4th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet: On 19th April 1681 he was born to Roger Cave 2nd Baronet and Martha Browne Lady Cave. On 20th February 1703 Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet and Margaret Verney Lady Cave were married at St Giles' in the Fields Church [Map]. On 11th October 1703 Roger Cave 2nd Baronet died. His son Thomas succeeded 3rd Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. Margaret Verney Lady Cave by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Margaret Verney Lady Cave: she was born to John Verney 1st Viscount Fermanagh and Elizabeth Palmer. On 17th May 1774 Margaret Verney Lady Cave died.
Verney Cave 4th Baronet: In 1705 he was born to Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet and Margaret Verney Lady Cave.
In 1734 Verney Cave 4th Baronet [aged 29] died unmarried. Monument at St Nicholas' Church, Stanford-on-Avon [Map] commissioned by his sister Penelope. His brother Thomas [aged 21] succeeded 5th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Thomas Cave 5th Baronet: On 27th May 1712 he was born to Thomas Cave 3rd Baronet and Margaret Verney Lady Cave. He was baptised at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. In 1736 Thomas Cave 5th Baronet and Elizabeth Davies Lady Cave were married.
On 7th August 1778 Thomas Cave 5th Baronet [aged 66] died. Monument at the St Nicholas' Church, Stanford-on-Avon [Map] commissioned by his grand-daughter Sarah Cave 3rd Baroness Braye [aged 10]. His son Thomas [aged 41] succeeded 6th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Thomas Cave 6th Baronet: In 1737 he was born to Thomas Cave 5th Baronet and Elizabeth Davies Lady Cave. In 1780 Thomas Cave 6th Baronet died. His son Thomas succeeded 7th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
In 1780 Thomas Cave 6th Baronet [aged 43] died. His son Thomas [aged 13] succeeded 7th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
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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On 3rd June 1791 Thomas Cave 7th Baronet [aged 24] and Lucy Sherard Lady Cave [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. She the daughter of Robert Sherard 4th Earl Harborough [aged 78].
On 15th January 1792 Thomas Cave 7th Baronet [aged 25] died without issue. His uncle Charles [aged 45] succeeded 8th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. His sister Sarah Cave 3rd Baroness Braye [aged 23] inherited Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.
On 21st March 1810 Charles Cave 8th Baronet [aged 63] died unmarried. His second cousin William [aged 45] succeeded 9th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire. Louisa Wilmot Lady Cave [aged 39] by marriage Lady Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 24th August 1838 William Cave-Browne-Cave 9th Baronet [aged 73] died. His son John [aged 40] succeeded 10th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 11th November 1855 John Robert Cave-Browne-Cave 10th Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Mylles [aged 33] succeeded 11th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 22nd January 1907 Mylles Cave-Browne-Cave 11th Baronet [aged 84] died. His son Genille [aged 37] succeeded 12th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 29th October 1929 Genille Cave-Browne-Cave 12th Baronet [aged 60] died. His first cousin Reginald [aged 69] succeeded 13th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 4th July 1930 Reginald Ambrose Cave-Browne-Cave 13th Baronet [aged 70] died. His brother Rowland [aged 65] succeeded 14th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 21st December 1943 Rowland Henry Cave-Browne-Cave 14th Baronet [aged 78] died. His nephew Clement [aged 47] succeeded 15th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
On 21st April 1945 Clement Charles Cave-Browne-Cave 15th Baronet [aged 48] died. His son Robert [aged 15] succeeded 16th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 29th September 2011 Robert Cave-Browne-Cave 16th Baronet [aged 82] died. His son John [aged 54] succeeded 17th Baronet Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire.