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 Long is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Long of Westminster in London is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1st September 1662. Robert Long 1st Baronet (age 62) created.
13th July 1673. Nephew James Long 2nd Baronet (age 56) succeeded.
22nd January 1692. Grandson Robert Long 3rd Baronet (age 19) succeeded.
22nd January 1692. Brother Giles Long 4th Baronet (age 17) succeeded.
1698. Brother James Long 5th Baronet (age 16) succeeded.
16th March 1729. Son Robert Long 6th Baronet (age 24) succeeded.
10th February 1767. Son James Long aka Tylney-Long 7th Baronet (age 31) succeeded.
28th November 1794. Son James Long aka Tylney-Long 8th Baronet succeeded.
14th September 1805. James Long aka Tylney-Long 8th Baronet extinct.
On 1st September 1662 Robert Long 1st Baronet (age 62) was created 1st Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
On 13th July 1673 Robert Long 1st Baronet (age 73) died unmarried. His nephew James (age 56) succeeded 2nd Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
On 22nd January 1692 James Long 2nd Baronet (age 75) died. His grandson Robert (age 19) succeeded 3rd Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
After 22nd January 1692 Robert Long 3rd Baronet (deceased) died. His brother Giles (age 17) succeeded 4th Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
In 1698 Giles Long 4th Baronet (age 23) died. His brother James (age 16) succeeded 5th Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
On 6th June 1702 James Long 5th Baronet (age 20) and Henrietta Greville Lady Long (age 18) were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]. She by marriage Lady Long of Westminster in London.
On 16th March 1729 James Long 5th Baronet (age 47) died. His son Robert (age 24) succeeded 6th Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
On 29th May 1735 Robert Long 6th Baronet (age 30) and Emma Tylney Lady Long (age 28) were married at Woodford, Essex. She by marriage Lady Long of Westminster in London. She the daughter of Richard Child aka Tylney 1st Earl Tylney (age 55) and Dorothy Glynne Countess Castlemaine.
On 10th February 1767 Robert Long 6th Baronet (age 62) died. His son James (age 31) succeeded 7th Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
On 28th November 1794 James Long aka Tylney-Long 7th Baronet (age 58) died. His son James succeeded 8th Baronet Long of Westminster in London.
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 14th September 1805 James Long aka Tylney-Long 8th Baronet (age 11) died. Baronet Long of Westminster in London extinct. His sister Catherine "The Wiltshire Heiress" Tylney Long (age 16) inherited his estates giving her the soubriquet "The Wiltshire Heiress".
Baronet Long of Whaddon in Wiltshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
15th November 1672. Walter Long 1st Baronet (age 69) created.
15th November 1672. Son Walter Long 2nd Baronet (age 45) succeeded.
21st May 1710. Walter Long 2nd Baronet extinct.
Before 15th November 1672 Walter Long 1st Baronet (age 69) was created 1st Baronet Long of Whaddon in Wiltshire.
On 15th November 1672 Walter Long 1st Baronet (age 69) died at Whaddon, Wiltshire. His son Walter (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baronet Long of Whaddon in Wiltshire.
On 21st May 1710 Walter Long 2nd Baronet (age 83) died unmarried at James Street Covent Garden. Baronet Long of Whaddon in Wiltshire extinct. His great-nephew Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 28) inherited his estates and changed his name to Morley-Long.