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: Bosonids
William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles and Arsenda Comminges Countess Provence and Arles were married. She by marriage Countess Provence, Countess Arles.
Around 950 William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles was born to [his father] Boson II Count Arles (age 22).
In 967 [his father] Boson II Count Arles (age 39) died.
In 968 William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (age 18) was created 1st Count Provence.
In 980 William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (age 30) was created 1st Count Arles.
Around 981 [his son] William "Pious" Arles 2nd Count Provence was born to William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (age 31) and Arsenda Comminges Countess Provence and Arles. He married Gerbergam Ivrea Countess Provence, daughter of Otto William Ivrea I Count Burgundy and Ermentrude Countess Burgundy, and had issue.
In 982 Louis "Do Nothing" V King West Francia (age 15) and [his future wife] Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia (age 42) were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years; she, unusually, being older than him. She the daughter of Fulk "Good" Ingelger 2nd Count Anjou and Gerberge Unknown Viscountess Anjou. He the son of Lothair III King West Francia (age 41) and Emma Unknown.
Around 984 William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (age 34) and Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia (age 44) were married. She by marriage Countess Provence, Countess Arles. She the daughter of Fulk "Good" Ingelger 2nd Count Anjou and Gerberge Unknown Viscountess Anjou.
In 986 [his daughter] Constance Arles Queen Consort France was born to William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (age 36) and [his wife] Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia (age 46). She married 1003 Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks, son of Hugh I King of the Franks and Adelaide Poitiers Queen Consort France, and had issue.
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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On 2nd March 986 Lothair III King West Francia (age 45) died. His son Louis (age 19) succeeded V King West Francia. [his wife] Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia (age 46) by marriage Queen Consort West Francia.
On 21st July 987 [his brother-in-law] Geoffrey "Greygown" Ingelger 1st Count Anjou (age 48) died. His son Fulk (age 17) succeeded III Count Anjou.
After 29th August 993 William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles (deceased) died. His son William (age 12) succeeded 2nd Count Provence.
In 1026 [his former wife] Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia (age 86) died.