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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MP Kent is in Member Parliament.
In 1376 Thomas Cobham (age 33) was elected MP Kent. He was re-elected in May 1382, November 1384, and November 1390.
In January 1390 John Cobham was elected MP Kent. he was re-elected in 1394 and September 1397.
In 1467 John Scott (age 44) was elected MP Kent.
In October 1553 Robert Southwell (age 47) was elected MP Kent.
In October 1555 Robert Southwell (age 49) was elected MP Kent.
In 1584 Philip Sidney (age 29) was elected MP Kent.
In 1593 Moyle Finch 1st Baronet (age 43) was appointed MP Kent.
In 1621 George Fane of Burston (age 40) was elected MP Kent.
In 1624 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 45) was elected MP Kent.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1640 Norton Knatchbull 1st Baronet (age 61) was elected MP Kent.
In April 1640 Roger Twysden 2nd Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Kent in the Short Parliament.
In 1653 Philip Sidney 3rd Earl of Leicester (age 33) was elected MP Kent during the Barebones Parliament.
In 1653 Colonel Thomas Blount (age 49) was elected MP Kent in the Barebones Parliament.
In 1654 Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet (age 40) was elected MP Kent and 1656.
In 1656 Richard Meredith 2nd Baronet was elected MP Kent.
In April 1660 Edward Dering 2nd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Kent.
In 1661 Thomas Peyton 2nd Baronet (age 47) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1679.
In 1685 John Knatchbull 2nd Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1695.
In 1698 James Oxenden 2nd Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1701.
In 1705 Cholmley Dering 4th Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1708.
In 1708 Thomas Palmer 4th Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Kent.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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In 1710 Cholmley Dering 4th Baronet (age 30) was elected for both MP Kent and MP Saltash. He chose to sit for Kent.
In 1713 Edward Knatchbull 4th Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1715.
On 9th May 1720 George Oxenden 5th Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Sandwich at a by-election probably caused by the death of his brother Henry Oxenden 4th Baronet (deceased). He was re-elected in 1722, 1727 and 1734 (when he also contested MP Kent), 1741 and 1747. He stood down in 1754.
In 1722 Edward Knatchbull 4th Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1727.
In 1727 Edward Dering 5th Baronet (age 22) stood for MP Kent but was unsuccessful.
In 1727 Robert Furnese 2nd Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Kent.
In 1727 Roger Meredith 5th Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1734.
In 1733 Edward Dering 5th Baronet (age 28) was elected MP Kent unopposed at a by-election. He held the seat until 1754.
In 1760 Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham 6th Baronet (age 22) was elected MP Kent which seat he held until 1763.
In 1763 Brook Bridges 3rd Baronet (age 29) was elected MP Kent.
In 1774 Charles Marsham 1st Earl Romney (age 29) was elected MP Kent.