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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Biography of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile 1041-1109

Paternal Family Tree: Jimenez

In or before 1033 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 17] and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 14] were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Alfonso "Noble" V King Leon and [his grandmother] Elvira González Queen Consort Leon. He the son of Sancho "Great" III King Pamplona [aged 38] and Muniadona García Queen Consort Pamplona. They were half second cousins.

Around 1041 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile was born to [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 26] and [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 23].

On 24th December 1065 [his father] Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon [aged 50] died. His son [his brother] Sancho [aged 28] succeeded II King Castile.

On 27th November 1067 [his mother] Sancha Astur Leonese [aged 49] died.

In 1069 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 28] and Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 10] were married. She the daughter of Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine [aged 44] and Mateoda Duchess Aquitaine. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.

On 7th October 1072 Sancho "Strong" II King Leon II King Castile [aged 35] died. His brother Alfonso [aged 31] succeeded VI King Castile. Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 14] by marriage Queen Consort Castile.

In 1075 the body of Saint Eulalia of Mérida was placed in a coffin of Arab silver donated by Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 34].

In 1078 [his wife] Agnes Poitiers Queen Consort Leon Queen Consort Castile [aged 19] died.

In 1079 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 33] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Castile, Queen Consort Castile. She the daughter of Robert I Duke Burgundy and Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy. He the son of Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon and Sancha Astur Leonese.

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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In April 1079 [his daughter] Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona was born to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and [his wife] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 33]. She married (1) her fourth cousin once removed Raymond Ivrea, son of William I Count Burgundy and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy, and had issue (2) 1109 her half second cousin Alfonso I King Aragon I King Pamplona, son of Sancho Ramírez I King Aragon V King Pamplona and Felicia Montdidier Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona.

Before 1080 [his illegitimate daughter] Elvira Alfónsez Jiménez Queen Consort Sicily was born illegitimately to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 38] and Jimena Munoz.

Around 1080 [his illegitimate daughter] Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez was born illegitimately to Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 39] and Jimena Munoz.

In 1093 [his wife] Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon [aged 47] died.

In 1095 [his son-in-law] Henry Burgundy Count Portugal [aged 29] and [his illegitimate daughter] Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez [aged 15] were married. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 54] and Jimena Munoz.

Before 1103 [his son-in-law] Raymond Rouerge IV Count Toulouse [aged 61] and [his illegitimate daughter] Elvira Alfónsez Jiménez Queen Consort Sicily [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Toulouse. The difference in their ages was 38 years. She the illegitmate daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 61] and Jimena Munoz. He the son of Pons Rouerge Margrave Provence and Almodis La Marche Margrave Provence.

In 1109 [his son-in-law] Alfonso I King Aragon I King Pamplona [aged 36] and Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Aragon, Queen Consort Pamplona. She the daughter of Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] and Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon. He the son of Sancho Ramírez I King Aragon V King Pamplona and Felicia Montdidier Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona [aged 49]. They were half second cousins.

On 1st July 1109 Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile [aged 68] died. His daughter Urracca [aged 30] succeeded Queen Leon, Queen Castile and Queen Galicia.