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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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On 13th December 1791 Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton was born to [her father] Major-General William Douglas-Maclean-Clephane (age 32).
On 4th November 1803 [her father] Major-General William Douglas-Maclean-Clephane (age 44) died at Grenada, Caribbean.
On 24th June 1815 Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 25) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 23) were married. He the son of Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton (age 55).
In 1816 [her son] Charles Compton 3rd Marquess Northampton was born to [her husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 25) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 24). He married 5th July 1859 Theodosia Harriett Elizabeth Vyner.
On 21st June 1817 [her daughter] Marianne Margaret Compton was born to [her husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 27) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 25). She married 1841 John Hume Egerton, son of John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow and Amelia Sophia Hume, and had issue.
In 1818 [her son] William Compton 4th Marquess Northampton was born to [her husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 27) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 26). He married 21st August 1844 Eliza Harriet Elliot Marchioness Northampton and had issue.
Before 1823 . Henry Raeburn (age 66). Portrait of Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 31).
In 1825 [her son] Bishop Alwyne Compton was born to [her husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 34) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 33).
On 24th May 1828 [her father-in-law] Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton (age 68) died. His son [her husband] Spencer (age 38) succeeded 2nd Marquess Northampton, 10th Earl of Northampton, 2nd Earl Compton of Compton in Warwickshire, 2nd Baron Wilmington of Wilmington in Sussex. Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 36) by marriage Marchioness Northampton.
On 14th March 1830 [her daughter] Margaret Compton was born to [her husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 40) and Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 38) in Rome, Italy [Map]. She married 1st June 1851 her half fifth cousin once removed Edward Frederick Leveson-Gower, son of Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville and Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville, and had issue.
On 2nd April 1830 Margaret Douglas-Maclean-Clephane Marchioness Northampton (age 38) died in Rome. She was buried in Naples. Monument at Church of St Mary Magdalen, Castle Ashby [Map] sculpted by Pietro Tenerani (age 40) in 1836.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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On 17th January 1851 [her former husband] Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (age 61) died. He was buried at Church of St Mary Magdalen, Castle Ashby [Map]. His son [her son] Charles (age 35) succeeded 3rd Marquess Northampton, 11th Earl of Northampton, 3rd Earl Compton of Compton in Warwickshire, 3rd Baron Wilmington of Wilmington in Sussex.
Floor tiles at Church of St Mary Magdalen, Castle Ashby [Map]: Here lies the bodies of Jane the first wife of Spencer Compton 8th Earl of Northampton, Charles Compton 1st Marquess Northampton, Mary his wife also of Spencer Second Marquis of Northampton and Margaret his wife and also his grandchildren.
Jane Lawton Countess Northampton: In 1758 Spencer Compton 8th Earl of Northampton and she were married. On 18th October 1763 Charles Compton 7th Earl of Northampton died. His brother Spencer succeeded 8th Earl of Northampton. She by marriage Countess of Northampton. On 26th November 1767 she died.
GrandFather: George Clephane of Carslogie
Father: Major-General William Douglas-Maclean-Clephane