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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Cousins is in Succession Relationships.
In 709 Offa King of Essex died. His first cousin three times removed Saelred succeeded King Essex.
In 746 Saelred King of Essex [aged 37] died. His first cousin four times removed Swithred succeeded King Essex.
On 14th September 1646 Robert Devereux 3rd Earl Essex [aged 55] died. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Earl Essex extinct. His half first cousin twice removed Walter [aged 71] succeeded 5th Viscount Hereford. Baron Ferrers of Chartley, Baron Bourchier abeyant.
On 7th August 1894 Thomas John Kemp 11th Baronet died unmarried. His half first cousin twice removed Kenneth [aged 41] succeeded 12th Baronet Kemp of Gissing in Norfolk
On 9th April 1697 William Craven 1st Earl Craven [aged 88] died. Earl Craven in Yorkshire, Viscount Craven of Uffington in Berkshire and Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire extinct. His half first cousin three times removed William [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire.
In 1037 Bermudo III King Leon [aged 22] died. His half second cousin Ferdinand [aged 22] succeeded I King Leon.
On 10th September 1899 Leopold George Agar-Ellis 5th Viscount Clifden [aged 70] died. His half second cousin Thomas [aged 55] succeeded 6th Viscount Clifden of Gowran in County Kilkenny, 6th Baron Mendip of Mendip in Somerset. Baron Dover extinct. Mary Dickinson Viscountess Clifden by marriage Viscountess Clifden of Gowran in County Kilkenny.
On 13th December 1907 John Hotham 5th Baron Hotham [aged 69] died unmarried without issue. His half second cousin Frederick [aged 44] succeeded 6th Baron Hotham of South Dalton in Yorkshire, 16th Baronet Hotham of Scorborough in Yorkshire.
On 27th October 1719 Gilbert Coventry 4th Earl Coventry [aged 51] died. His half second cousin once removed William [aged 43] succeeded 5th Earl Coventry. Baron Coventry extinct.
In 1790 Thomas Edwardes 6th Baronet [aged 60] died. His half second cousin once removed Thomas [aged 60] succeeded 7th Baronet Edwardes of Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 4th January 1942 Arthur Robert Glyn 7th Baronet [aged 71] died unmarried. His half second cousin once removed Richard [aged 66] succeeded 8th Baronet Glyn of Ewell in Surrey.
In 1955 Gerald Vincent Corbet 6th Baronet [aged 87] died. His half second cousin once removed John [aged 43] succeeded 7th Baronet Corbet of Moreton Corbet in Shropshire.
On 21st July 1761 Archibald Douglas 1st Duke of Douglas [aged 66] died. Duke Douglas extinct. His half second cousin twice removed James [aged 6] succeeded 3rd Marquess Douglas.