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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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Paternal Family Tree: Gaunt
Before January 1273 [her future husband] Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall (age 13) and Joan Despencer Baroness Furnivall (age 15) were married.
In 1275 Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu was born to [her father] Peter Montfort (age 30) at Beaudesert, Warwickshire.
On 4th March 1287 [her father] Peter Montfort (age 42) died at Beaudesert Castle, Warwickshire.
In or before 1301 William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 25) and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 25) were married.
In 1301 [her son] William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury was born to [her husband] William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 26) and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 26). He married 1320 Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury, daughter of William Grandison 1st Baron Grandison and Sibylla Tregoz Baroness Grandison, and had issue.
In 1316 [her father-in-law] Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 66) died. His son [her husband] William (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baron Montagu. Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 41) by marriage Baroness Montagu.
In 1317 [her son] John Montagu and [her daughter-in-law] Joan Verdun Baroness Furnivall (age 13) were married at Royal Chapel Windsor Castle.
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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Before 14th August 1317 [her son] John Montagu died. On 14th August 1317 John Montagu was buried at Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
On 18th October 1319 [her husband] William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 44) died at Gascony [Map]. His son [her son] William (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baron Montagu.
Around 1320 [her son] William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury (age 19) and [her daughter-in-law] Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury (age 16) were married. She by marriage Baroness Montagu.
Before 8th June 1322 Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall (age 62) and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 47) were married. She by marriage Baroness Furnivall.
On 3rd February 1332 [her husband] Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall (age 72) died at Sheffield [Map]. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Baron Furnivall. [her former daughter-in-law] Joan Verdun Baroness Furnivall (age 28) by marriage Baroness Furnivall.
Before 29th August 1338 [her son] Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and [her daughter-in-law] Alice Plantagenet (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk (deceased) and Alice Hales Countess Norfolk.
In 1345 [her son] Bishop Simon Montagu died.
In August 1345 Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 70) died. She was buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
Monumental Effigies. Elizabeth, wife of [her former husband] William Lord Montacute, (died 1354) in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
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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Monumental Effigies. Children of Elizabeth on her tomb in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
Monumental Effigies. Elizabeth, wife of [her former husband] William Lord Montacute, (died 1354) in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
[her son] Bishop Simon Montagu was born to William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu.
[her son] John Montagu was born to William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu. He married 1317 Joan Verdun Baroness Furnivall.
[her son] Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu was born to William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu and Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu. He married (1) before 29th August 1338 Alice Plantagenet, daughter of Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk and Alice Hales Countess Norfolk, and had issue (2) after 1352 Joan Unknown and had issue.
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 8 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 13 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
King Richard III of England [1]
Anne Neville Queen Consort England [1]
Queen Anne Boleyn of England [1]
Catherine Parr Queen Consort England [1]
Jane Grey I Queen England and Ireland [1]
George Wharton [7]
Brigadier-General Charles Fitz-Clarence [23]
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [86]
Queen Consort Camilla Shand [27]
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh IV Montfort
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thurstan Montfort
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adeline Beaumont 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Montfort
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thurstan Montfort
GrandFather: Peter Montfort
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Cantilupe 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Cantilupe Baron
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mabel Cantilupe
Father: Peter Montfort
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Audley 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Liulf Audley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aldgyth Unknown
Great x 2 Grandfather: Adam Audley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mabella Stanley 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Audley
Great x 2 Grandmother: Emma Fitzorm
GrandMother: Alice Audley
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ralph Mainwaring
Great x 1 Grandmother: Bertrade Mainwaring