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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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Queen Consort Navarre is in Kingdom of Navarre.
Before 1130 García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 17) and Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
On 24th June 1144 García "Restorer" IV King Navarre (age 32) and Urraca La Asturiana Queen Consort Navarre were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
In 1195 Sancho "Strong" VII King Navarre (age 40) and Constance Rouerge Queen Consort Navarre (age 15) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Raymond Count of Toulouse (age 38) and Beatrice Beziers. He the son of Sancho "Wise" King Navarre and Sancha Ivrea. They were half third cousin once removed.
On 7th April 1234 Sancho "Strong" VII King Navarre (age 79) died. His nephew Theobald (age 32) succeeded IV King Navarre. Margaret Bourbon Queen Consort Navarre (age 17) by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
On 12th February 1352 Charles "Bad" II King Navarre (age 19) and Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre (age 8) were married at Chateau du Vivie, Coutevroult. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre. She the daughter of King John "The Good" II of France (age 32) and Bonne Luxemburg Queen Consort France. He the son of Philip "Noble" III King Navarre and Joan Capet II Queen Navarre. They were second cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 1st January 1387 Charles "Bad" II King Navarre (age 54) burned to death. His son Charles (age 26) succeeded III King Navarre. Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort Navarre (age 24) by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.
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On 28th January 1479 Eleanor Trastámara Queen Consort Navarre (age 52) was crowned Queen Consort Navarre.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1526 Marguerite Valois Orléans Queen Consort Navarre (age 33) was crowned Queen Consort Navarre.
In 1526 King Henry II of Navarre (age 22) and Marguerite Valois Orléans Queen Consort Navarre (age 33) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Navarre. She the daughter of Charles Valois Orléans Count Angoulême and Louise of Savoy Countess Angoulême (age 49). He the son of Jean III King Navarre and Catherine Grailly I Queen Navarre. They were third cousin once removed.
Joan Valois Queen Consort Navarre was crowned Queen Consort Navarre.
Charles "Viana" IV King Navarre was appointed IV King Navarre. Agnes de la Marck Queen Consort Navarre by marriage Queen Consort Navarre.