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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Count Angoulême is in Counts of France.
In 987 Arnald "Manzer" Angoulême II Count Angoulême died. His son William [aged 35] succeeded II Count Angoulême.
Around 987 William Angoulême II Count Angoulême [aged 35] and Ermengarde Gerberga Ingelger Duchess Brittany [aged 31] were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Geoffrey "Greygown" Ingelger 1st Count Anjou [aged 48] and Adele Vermandois Countess Anjou. He the son of Arnald "Manzer" Angoulême II Count Angoulême.
In 1028 William Angoulême II Count Angoulême [aged 76] died. His son Alduin succeeded II Count Angoulême.
In 1032 Alduin Angoulême II Count Angoulême died. His brother Geoffrey succeeded I Count Angoulême.
In 1048 Geoffrey Angoulême I Count Angoulême died. His son Fulk [aged 22] succeeded I Count Angoulême.
In 1064 Fulk Angoulême I Count Angoulême [aged 38] and Condoha Normandy Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Robert Normandy III Count of Eu and Beatrix Falaise Countess Eu [aged 42]. He the son of Geoffrey Angoulême I Count Angoulême and Anceline Countess Angoulême.
In 1089 Fulk Angoulême I Count Angoulême [aged 63] died. His son William succeeded V Count Angoulême.
In 1120 William Angoulême V Count Angoulême died. His son Wulfgrin succeeded II Count Angoulême.
On 16th November 1140 Wulfgrin Angoulême II Count Angoulême died. His son William succeeded VI Count Angoulême.
In 1179 William "Taillefer" Angoulême VI Count Angoulême died. His son Wulgrin [aged 23] succeeded III Count Angoulême.
In 1181 Wulgrin "Taillefer" Angoulême III Count Angoulême [aged 25] died. His brother William succeeded VII Count Angoulême.
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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In 1186 William Angoulême VII Count Angoulême died. His brother Aymer [aged 26] succeeded I Count Angoulême. Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême by marriage Countess Angoulême.
On 4th June 1246 Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England [aged 58] died at Fontevraud Abbey [Map]. Her son Hugh [aged 25] succeeded II Count Angoulême. Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême [aged 27] by marriage Countess Angoulême.
On 6th April 1250 Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême [aged 29] died. His son Hugh [aged 15] succeeded XII Seigneur of Lusignan, VII Count La Marche, III Count Angoulême.
On 29th January 1254 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême [aged 19] and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. He the son of Hugh XI of Lusignan VI Count of La Marche II Count Angoulême and Yolande Capet Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême [aged 35].
After 25th August 1270 Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême [deceased] died. His son Hugh [aged 11] succeeded XIII Seigneur of Lusignan, VIII Count La Marche, IV Count Angoulême.
On 1st July 1276 Hugh XIII of Lusignan VIII Count of La Marche IV Count Angoulême [aged 17] and Beatrice Burgundy Countess Lusignan, La Marche and Angoulême [aged 16] were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Lusignan, Countess La Marche, Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Hugh IV Duke Burgundy. He the son of Hugh XII of Lusignan VII Count of La Marche III Count Angoulême and Jeanne Fougères Countess Lusignan Countess La Marche and Angoulême.
On 1st November 1303 Guy I of Lusignan I Count of La Marche I Count Angoulême [aged 41] succeeded I Seigneur of Lusignan, I Count La Marche, I Count Angoulême.
In 1404 Louis Valois I Duke Orléans [aged 31] was appointed Count Angoulême.
On 16th February 1488 Charles Valois Orléans Count Angoulême [aged 29] and Louise of Savoy Countess Angoulême [aged 11] were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. She the daughter of Philip "Landless" Savoy II Duke Savoy [aged 50] and Margaret Bourbon. They were third cousin once removed.
Wulfgrin Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Amable Chatellerault Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of William Angoulême V Count Angoulême and Vitapoy Benauges Countess Angoulême.
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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Charles Valois Orléans Count Angoulême was created Count Angoulême.
Wulfgrin Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Pontia La Marche Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of William Angoulême V Count Angoulême and Vitapoy Benauges Countess Angoulême.
William Angoulême V Count Angoulême and Vitapoy Benauges Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of Fulk Angoulême I Count Angoulême.
Geoffrey Angoulême I Count Angoulême and Petronille Archiac Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of William Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Ermengarde Gerberga Ingelger Duchess Brittany.
Geoffrey Angoulême I Count Angoulême and Anceline Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of William Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Ermengarde Gerberga Ingelger Duchess Brittany.
Alduin Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Alaisia Gasçogne Countess Angoulême were married. She by marriage Countess Angoulême. He the son of William Angoulême II Count Angoulême and Ermengarde Gerberga Ingelger Duchess Brittany.
Arnald "Manzer" Angoulême II Count Angoulême succeeded II Count Angoulême.