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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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Paternal Family Tree: Capet
In 1342 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 15) and Margaret Bohemia Queen Consort Hungary (age 6) were married. She the daughter of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg (age 25) and Blanche Valois Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 25). He the son of [her grandfather] Charles I King Hungary (age 54) and [her grandmother] Elisabeth Unknown Queen Consort Hungary. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Around 20th June 1353 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 27) and [her mother] Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Hungary. He the son of [her grandfather] Charles I King Hungary and [her grandmother] Elisabeth Unknown Queen Consort Hungary.
In 1371 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary was born to [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 44) and [her mother] Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary.
In 1374 [her future husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 5) and Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 3) were bethrothed.
On 10th September 1382 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 56) died. His daughter Mary (age 11) succeeded I Queen Hungary.
On 17th September 1382 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 11) was crowned I Queen Hungary.
In 1385 Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 16) and Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Louis I King Hungary King Poland and Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary. He the son of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg and Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 38). They were third cousins.
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 31st March 1387 [her husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 19) was crowned I King Hungary.
On 7th June 1394 [her sister-in-law] Anne of Bohemia Queen Consort England (age 28) died of plague (probably) at Sheen Palace [Map]. King Richard II of England (age 27) was so distraught at her death he ordered the destruction of Sheen Palalce [Map].
On 17th May 1395 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 24) died.
Before 7th October 1409 [her former husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 41) and Barbara of Cilli Holy Roman Empress (age 17) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years. He the son of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg and [her former mother-in-law] Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg.
On 9th December 1437 [her former husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 69) died at Znojmo.
Kings Wessex: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Godwinson: Great x 10 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 10 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 6 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 10 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Louis VIII of France 
3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Charles Capet of Sicily Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Blanche Ivrea Queen Consort France 
Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles II King Naples 2 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Raymond IV Count Provence 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Beatrice Provence Queen Consort Sicily
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Martel King Hungary 3 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Béla IV King of Hungary
Great x 3 Grandfather: Stephen V of Hungary
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary of Hungary Queen Consort Naples
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cuman
GrandFather: Charles I King Hungary 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rudolph II Count of Habsburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: Albert IV Count of Habsburg
Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes of Staufen
Great x 2 Grandfather: Rudolph I King Romans
Great x 4 Grandfather: Count Ulrich of Kyburg
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hedwig of Kyburg
Great x 1 Grandmother: Clementia Habsburg
Great x 3 Grandfather: Burkhard V Count Hohenberg
Great x 2 Grandmother: Gertrude Hohenburg
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rudolph II Count Palatine of Tubingen
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mathilda of Tubingen
Father: Louis I King Hungary King Poland 5 x Great Grand Son of
GrandMother: Elisabeth Unknown Queen Consort Hungary
Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Mother: Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary