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 William Glynne 2nd Baronet 1663-1721

Paternal Family Tree: Glynne

Before 1663 [his father] William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 24) and [his mother] Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter were married. She by marriage Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire.

On 17th May 1663 William Glynne 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 25) and [his mother] Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter.

Around 1678 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 14) educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University.

In 1688 [his father] William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 49) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Oxfordshire.

On 5th July 1688 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 25) and Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter (age 12) were married.

In 1689 [his father] William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 50) was appointed Deputy Lieutenant Carnarvonshire.

On 8th September 1690 [his father] William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 52) died. His son William (age 27) succeeded 2nd Baronet Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire. [his wife] Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter (age 14) by marriage Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire.

In 1691 [his mother] Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter died.

After 1691 [his brother] Stephen Glynne 3rd Baronet (age 26) and Sophia Evelyn Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter were married. She by marriage Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire. She was his sister-in-law; her sister [his wife] Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter (age 15) having married his brother William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 27). See Marriage of Two Sets of Siblings.

In 1698 [his son] William Glynne was born to William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 34) and [his wife] Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter (age 22).

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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In 1698 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 34) was elected MP Oxford University.

In 1702 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Woodstock.

In 1706 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 42) was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University.

In 1706 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 42) was appointed High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.

In 1719 [his son] William Glynne (age 21) died.

On 3rd September 1721 William Glynne 2nd Baronet (age 58) died. His brother [his brother] Stephen (age 56) succeeded 3rd Baronet Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter in Oxfordshire.

In 1738 [his former wife] Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter (age 62) died.

[his daughter] Mary Glynne Glynne was born to William Glynne 2nd Baronet and Mary Evelyn Lady Bicester aka Bisseter.

Royal Ancestors of William Glynne 2nd Baronet

Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks

Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of William Glynne 2nd Baronet

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Glynne

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Glynne

GrandFather: John Glynne

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Griffith Chamberlain

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Griffith

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Griffith

Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Griffith

Father: William Glynne 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Arthur Squib

GrandMother: Frances Squib

William Glynne 2nd Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Anderson

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Anderson

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmund Anderson

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Anderson

GrandFather: Stephen Anderson 13 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Boteler 9 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Boteler 10 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandmother: Griselda Roche

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Boteler 1st Baron Boteler 11 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Waller

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Waller

Great x 1 Grandmother: Audrey Boteler Countess Chichester 12 x Great Grand Daughter of

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Villiers of Brokesby

Great x 4 Grandmother: Collette Clarke

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Villiers Baroness Boteler Brantfield

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Saunders of Harrington Northamptonshire

Great x 3 Grandmother: Audrey Saunders

Mother: Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter 14 x Great Grand Daughter of