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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George Geldorp is in Painters.
Around 1580, possibly around 1595, George Geldorp was born.
Around 1622. George Geldorp (age 42). Possibly a portrait of Frances Howard Countess Essex and Somerset (age 31).
1625. George Geldorp (age 45). Portrait of Elizabeth Bassett (age 33), later Countess of Newcastle upon Tyne.
1625. George Geldorp (age 45). Portrait of Edward Villiers (age 40).
Edward Villiers: Around 1585 he was born to George Villiers of Brokesby and Audrey Saunders. Around 1612 Edward Villiers and Barbara St John were married. Before 1625 Baggrave Hall was sold to Edward Villiers. On 7th September 1626 Edward Villiers died.
1626. George Geldorp (age 46). Portrait of William Cecil 2nd Earl Salisbury (age 34).
1627. George Geldorp (age 47). Portrait of Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness (age 22).
Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness: In 1605 she was born to William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. Around 1624 John Ramsay 1st Earl Holderness and she were married. She by marriage Countess Holderness. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. On 18th April 1627 Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey and she were married. She the daughter of William Cockayne and Mary Morris Countess Dover. He the son of Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey and Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey. In July 1641 Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness died.
Before 1640. George Geldorp (age 59). Portrait of Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 26).
1641. George Geldorp (age 61). Portrait of Arthur Ingram (age 76).
On 16th November 1665 George Geldorp (age 85) died.