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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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Earl Ducie is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
28th January 1837. Thomas Reynolds-Moreton 1st Earl Ducie (age 60) created.
22nd June 1840. Son Henry Reynolds-Moreton 2nd Earl Ducie (age 38) succeeded.
2nd June 1853. Son Henry Reynolds-Moreton 3rd Earl of Ducie (age 25) succeeded.
28th October 1921. Brother Berkeley Reynolds-Moreton 4th Earl of Ducie (age 87) succeeded.
7th August 1924. Son Capel Moreton 5th Earl of Ducie (age 49) succeeded.
1952. Nephew Basil Howard Moreton 6th Earl of Ducie (age 35) succeeded.
1991. Son David Moreton 7th Earl of Ducie (age 39) succeeded.
On 28th January 1837 Thomas Reynolds-Moreton 1st Earl Ducie (age 60) was created 1st Earl Ducie.
On 22nd June 1840 Thomas Reynolds-Moreton 1st Earl Ducie (age 63) died. His son Henry (age 38) succeeded 2nd Earl Ducie, 5th Baron Ducie. Elizabeth Dutton Countess Ducie (age 33) by marriage Countess Ducie.
On 2nd June 1853 Henry Reynolds-Moreton 2nd Earl Ducie (age 51) died. His son Henry (age 25) succeeded 3rd Earl Ducie, 6th Baron Ducie. Julia Langston Countess Ducie (age 23) by marriage Countess Ducie.
On 28th October 1921 Henry Reynolds-Moreton 3rd Earl of Ducie (age 94) died. His brother Berkeley (age 87) succeeded 4th Earl Ducie, 7th Baron Ducie.
On 7th August 1924 Berkeley Reynolds-Moreton 4th Earl of Ducie (age 90) died. He was buried at St Leonard's Church, Tortworth [Map]. His son Capel (age 49) succeeded 5th Earl Ducie, 8th Baron Ducie.
In 1952 Capel Moreton 5th Earl of Ducie (age 77) died. His nephew Basil (age 35) succeeded 6th Earl Ducie, 9th Baron Ducie.
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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In 1991 Basil Howard Moreton 6th Earl of Ducie (age 74) died. His son David (age 39) succeeded 7th Earl Ducie, 10th Baron Ducie.