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 Saint Pol is in Counts of France.
In 1280 John Chatillon I Count Saint Pol died. His brother Guy [aged 53] succeeded III Count Saint Pol. Matilda Reginar Countess Saint Pol [aged 56] by marriage Countess Saint Pol.
On 6th April 1317 Guy Chatillon IV Count Saint Pol [aged 63] died. His son Jean [aged 25] succeeded Count Saint Pol.
In 1360 Guy Chatillon V Count Saint Pol died. His sister Mathilde [aged 25] succeeded Countess Saint Pol. Guy of Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol and Ligny [aged 20] by marriage Count Saint Pol.
In 1430 Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol [aged 40] was created I Count Saint Pol.
Chronicle of Gregory. 22nd April 1433. And the same year the Duke of Bedforde [aged 43], and Regyant of Fraunce, weddyde the dukys [aged 43]1 daughter [aged 18] of Syn Powle the xxij2 day at Tyruyn [Map]3.
Note 1. He was Count Saint Pol rather than Duke.
Note 2. of April.
Note 3. Thérouanne [Map].
On 31st August 1433 Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol [aged 43] died of plague at Rambures, Somme. His son Louis [aged 15] succeeded I Count Saint Pol.
On 19th December 1475 Louis Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol [aged 57] was beheaded at Paris [Map]. His son Peter [aged 35] succeeded II Count Saint Pol. Margaret Savoy Countess Saint Pol [aged 36] by marriage Countess Saint Pol.
On 9th February 1534 Francis Bourbon Duke Estouteville [aged 42] and Adrienne Estouteville Duchess Estouteville [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Saint Pol. He by marriage Duke Estouteville. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of Francis Bourbon Count Vendôme and Soissons and Marie Luxemburg Countess Vendôme and Soissons.
In 1601 François Valois III Count Saint Pol [aged 31] was created III Count Saint Pol.
Hugh Campdavaine IV Count Saint Pol succeeded IV Count Saint Pol.
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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Guy Chatillon V Count Saint Pol was appointed V Count Saint Pol.
Francis Bourbon Duke Estouteville succeeded Count Saint Pol.
Guy Chatillon IV Count Saint Pol was appointed IV Count Saint Pol.
Hugh Campdavaine IV Count Saint Pol and Yolande Flanders Countess Saint Pol, La Marche and Soissons were married. She by marriage Countess Saint Pol. She the daughter of Baldwin Flanders IV Count Hainaut and Alice Namur Countess Hainault.
John Chatillon I Count Saint Pol and Alix Capet Countess Saint Pol were married. She by marriage Countess Saint Pol. She the daughter of John "The Red" Capet I Duke Brittany and Blanche "Navarre" Blois Duchess Brittany. He the son of Hugh Chatillon I Count Blois V Count Saint Pol and Mary Avesnes. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
John Chatillon I Count Saint Pol succeeded I Count Saint Pol.
Hugh Chatillon I Count Blois V Count Saint Pol was appointed V Count Saint Pol.