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 Portsmouth is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England. See Portsmouth, Hampshire [Map].
Summary
11th April 1743. John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 52) created.
22nd November 1762. Grandson John Wallop 2nd Earl Portsmouth (age 20) succeeded.
16th May 1797. Son John Wallop 3rd Earl Portsmouth (age 29) succeeded.
14th July 1853. Brother Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 81) succeeded.
9th January 1854. Son Isaac Newton Wallop 5th Earl of Portsmouth (age 28) succeeded.
4th October 1891. Son Newton Wallop 6th Earl of Portsmouth (age 35) succeeded.
4th December 1917. Brother John Wallop 7th Earl Portsmouth (age 57) succeeded.
7th September 1925. Brother Oliver Wallop 8th Earl of Portsmouth (age 64) succeeded.
10th February 1943. Son Gerard Wallop 9th Earl of Portsmouth (age 44) succeeded.
28th September 1984. Grandson Quentin Wallop 10th Earl of Portsmouth (age 30) succeeded.
On 11th April 1743 or 11th October 1743 John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 52) was created 1st Earl Portsmouth. Elizabeth Griffin Countess Portsmouth (age 51) by marriage Countess Portsmouth.
On 22nd November 1762 John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 72) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Farleigh Wallop. His grandson John (age 20) succeeded 2nd Earl Portsmouth, 2nd Viscount Lymington, 2nd Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 16th May 1797 John Wallop 2nd Earl Portsmouth (age 54) died. His son John (age 29) succeeded 3rd Earl Portsmouth, 3rd Viscount Lymington, 3rd Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 19th November 1799 John Wallop 3rd Earl Portsmouth (age 31) and Grace Norton Countess Portsmouth (age 47) were married. She by marriage Countess Portsmouth. She the sister of one of his trustees William Norton 2nd Baron Grantley (age 57). She being forty-seven years old at the time of the marriage was considered unlikely to have children which his brother Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 27) considered desriable given John's mental condition. He the son of John Wallop 2nd Earl Portsmouth and Urania Fellowes (age 57).
On 14th July 1853 John Wallop 3rd Earl Portsmouth (age 85) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Farleigh Wallop. His brother Newton (age 81) succeeded 4th Earl Portsmouth, 4th Viscount Lymington, 4th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire. He died six months later. Catherine Fortescue Countess Portsmouth (age 66) by marriage Countess Portsmouth.
On 9th January 1854 Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth (age 81) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Eggesford. His son Isaac (age 28) succeeded 5th Earl Portsmouth, 5th Viscount Lymington, 5th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 15th February 1855 Isaac Newton Wallop 5th Earl of Portsmouth (age 30) and Eveline Howard Herbert Countess Portsmouth (age 20) were married. She by marriage Countess Portsmouth. She the daughter of Henry John George Herbert 3rd Earl Carnarvon and Henrietta Anna Howard-Molyneux-Howard Countess Carnarvon (age 50). He the son of Newton Wallop aka Fellowes 4th Earl of Portsmouth and Catherine Fortescue Countess Portsmouth. They were third cousin once removed.
On 4th October 1891 Isaac Newton Wallop 5th Earl of Portsmouth (age 66) died. His son Newton (age 35) succeeded 6th Earl Portsmouth, 6th Viscount Lymington, 6th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 4th December 1917 Newton Wallop 6th Earl of Portsmouth (age 61) died. His brother John (age 57) succeeded 7th Earl Portsmouth, 7th Viscount Lymington, 7th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 7th September 1925 John Wallop 7th Earl Portsmouth (age 65) died. His brother Oliver (age 64) succeeded 8th Earl Portsmouth, 8th Viscount Lymington, 8th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 10th February 1943 Oliver Wallop 8th Earl of Portsmouth (age 82) died. His son Gerard (age 44) succeeded 9th Earl Portsmouth, 9th Viscount Lymington, 9th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.
On 28th September 1984 Gerard Wallop 9th Earl of Portsmouth (age 86) died. His grandson Quentin (age 30) succeeded 10th Earl Portsmouth, 10th Viscount Lymington, 10th Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire.