Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Carolingian
Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine and Richgard Unknown Holy Roman Empress were married. She by marriage Holy Roman Empress, Queen Consort East Francia, Queen Consort West Francia, Queen Consort Aquitaine. He the son of Louis "German" II King East Francia and Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia.
In or before 828 [his father] Louis "German" II King East Francia (age 23) and [his mother] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 24) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort East Francia. He the son of [his grandfather] Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks (age 49) and [his grandmother] Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine.
On 13th June 839 Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine was born to [his father] Louis "German" II King East Francia (age 35) and [his mother] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 36).
Around 870 [his son] Bernard Carolingian was born to Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine (age 30).
In 876 [his mother] Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia (age 73) died.
In 876 [his father] Louis "German" II King East Francia (age 72) died. His son [his brother] Carloman (age 47) succeeded King Bavaria.
On 28th August 876 [his brother] Louis "Younger" King Saxony King Bavaria (age 41) succeeded King Saxony. Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine (age 37) succeeded King East Francia.
On 22nd March 880 [his brother] Carloman King Bavaria (age 51) died.
On 12th February 881 Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine (age 41) succeeded Holy Roman Emperor.
Assers Life of Alfred 884. 884. 70. Charles, King of the Alemanni.155 In that same year also, Charles (age 44), King of the Alemanni, received with universal consent the kingdom of the West Franks, and all the kingdoms which lie between the Tyrrhene Sea and that gulf156 situated between the Old Saxons and the Gauls, with the exception of the kingdom of Armorica.157 This Charles was the son of [his father] King Louis158, who was brother of Charles, King of the Franks, father of Judith, the aforesaid queen; these two brothers were sons of [his grandfather] Louis159, Louis being the son of Charlemagne, son of Pepin.
Note 155. Mainly from the Chronicle.
Note 156. The North Sea.
Note 157. Brittany.
Note 158. Louis the German.
Note 159. Louis the Pious.
On 12th December 884 Carloman II King West Francia (age 18) died. His half first cousin once removed Charles (age 45) succeeded III King West Francia, King Aquitaine.
On 13th January 888 Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine (age 48) died.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 887. This year the army advanced beyond the bridge at Paris;38 and then upwards, along the Seine, to the Marne. Then upwards on the Marne as far as Chezy; and in their two stations, there and on the Yonne, they abode two winters. This same year died Charles, king of the Franks (age 47). [his nephew] Arnulf, his brother's son, had six weeks before his death bereft him of his kingdom; which was now divided into five portions, and five kings were consecrated thereto. This, however, was done with the consent of Arnulf; and they agreed that they should hold in subjection to him; because none of them had by birth any claim on the father's side, except him alone. Arnulf, therefore, dwelt in the country eastward of the Rhine; Rodulf took to the middle district; Oda to the western; whilst Berenger and Witha became masters of Lombardy and the Cisalpine territory. But they held their dominion in great discord; fought two general battles, and frequently overran the country in partial encounters, displacing each other several times. The same year also, in which the Danish army advanced beyond the bridge at Paris, Alderman Ethelhelm led the alms of the West-Saxons and of King Alfred to Rome.
Note 38. This bridge was built, or rebuilt on a larger plan than before, by Charles the Bald, in the year 861, "to prevent the Danes or Normans (says Felibien) from making themselves masters of Paris so easily as they had already done so many times," etc.—"pour empescher que les Normans ne se rendissent maistres de Paris aussi facilement qu'ils l'avoient deja fait tant de lois," etc.—Vol. i. p. 91, folio. It is supposed to be the famous bridge afterwards called "grand pont" or "pont au change",—the most ancient bridge at Paris, and the only one which existed at this time.
Kings Franks: Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
GrandFather: Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Great x 1 Grandmother: Hildegard Vinzgouw Queen Franks Queen Lombardy Holy Roman Empress
Father: Louis "German" II King East Francia
Great x 3 Grandfather: Sigramnus Count of Hesbaye
Great x 2 Grandfather: Sigram of Hesbaye
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lambert Count of Hesbaye
Great x 3 Grandmother: Landrada of Hesbaye
Great x 1 Grandfather: Ingerman Count of Hesbaye
GrandMother: Ermengarde Hesbaye Queen Consort Aquitaine
Charles "Fat" King East Francia Holy Roman Emperor III King West Francia King Aquitaine
GrandFather: Welf
Mother: Hemma Welf Queen Consort East Francia
Great x 1 Grandfather: Isambart "The Saxon" Saxony
GrandMother: Hedwig Saxony