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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Paternal Family Tree: Middleton
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Whittle 1696
In 1761 [her father] Richard Myddelton (age 35) and [her mother] Elizabeth Rushout (age 31) were married.
On 13th January 1770 Charlotte Myddelton was born to [her father] Richard Myddelton (age 44) and [her mother] Elizabeth Rushout (age 40).
In 1772 [her mother] Elizabeth Rushout (age 42) died.
In 1778 [her father] Richard Myddelton (age 52) and [her step-mother] Maria Lloyd were married.
On 12th March 1789 [her father] Richard Myddelton (age 63) and Euphemia Crawford of Pall Mall were married.
In March 1795 [her father] Richard Myddelton (age 69) died. His son [her brother] Richard Myddelton (age 31) inherited Chirk Castle [Map].
On 20th December 1796 [her brother] Richard Myddelton (age 32) died unmarried. His sister Charlotte Myddelton (age 26) and her husband [her future husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 35) inherited Chirk Castle [Map].
On 24th December 1801 Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 40) and Charlotte Myddelton (age 31) were married. She the heiress of her father Richard Myddelton and brother Richard Myddelton by which she and her husband inherited Chirk Castle [Map].
On 20th June 1805 [her son] Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph was born to [her husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 44) and Charlotte Myddelton (age 35). He married 31st May 1832 Fanny Mostyn-Owen and had issue.
On 28th October 1807 [her daughter] Charlotte Elizabeth Myddleton-Biddulph was born to [her husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 46) and Charlotte Myddelton (age 37). She married Reverend Charles William Maude.
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 29th July 1809 [her son] Thomas Myddelton-Biddulph was born to [her husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 48) and Charlotte Myddelton (age 39). He married 16th February 1857 Mary Frederica Seymour.
On 30th August 1814 [her husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 53) died.
On 31st May 1832 [her son] Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 26) and [her daughter-in-law] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 24) were married.
On 19th August 1843 Charlotte Myddelton (age 73) died. Her son [her son] Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 38) inherted Chirk Castle [Map].
After 19th August 1843. St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map]. Memorial to Charlotte Myddelton (deceased).
After 19th August 1843. St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map]. Monument to Charlotte Myddelton (deceased). She the last remaining member of the Myddelton family who married [her former husband] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph by which Chirk Castle [Map] came into the possession of the Biddulph family who adopted the surname Myddelton-Biddulph.
Robert Myddelton-Biddulph: In March 1761 he was born. On 20th December 1796 Richard Myddelton died unmarried. His sister Charlotte Myddelton and her husband Robert Myddelton-Biddulph inherited Chirk Castle [Map]. On 24th December 1801 he and Charlotte Myddelton were married. She the heiress of her father Richard Myddelton and brother Richard Myddelton by which she and her husband inherited Chirk Castle [Map]. On 30th August 1814 he died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Myddelton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Myddelton of Chirk
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Dryhurst
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Saltonstall
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hester Saltonstall
Great x 4 Grandmother: Suzanna Poyntz 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Myddelton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Napier 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Napier
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Robinson 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Robinson
GrandFather: John Myddelton
Father: Richard Myddelton
Charlotte Myddelton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rushout of St Dionis Backchurch in London
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Rushout 1st Baronet
GrandFather: John Rushout 4th Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmund Pitt of Sudbury Court in Harrow in Middlesex
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Pitt Lady Rushout
Mother: Elizabeth Rushout 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Compton 1st Earl of Northampton 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Spencer Countess Northampton 
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Compton 3rd Earl of Northampton 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Beaumont 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Beaumont Countess of Northampton 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Compton 4th Earl of Northampton 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Noel 2nd Viscount Campden 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden
Great x 4 Grandmother: Juliana Hicks Viscountess Campden
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Noel Countess Northampton
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wotton 2nd Baron Wotton 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hester Wotton Viscountess Campden
GrandMother: Anne Compton Lady Rushout 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fox of Farley Wiltshire 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Stephen Fox
Great x 3 Grandmother: Christian Palfreyman
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Fox Countess Northampton
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Whittle of the City of London
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Whittle