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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Baronet Robinson is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Robinson of London is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
22nd June 1660. John Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 45] created. See 1660 June Creation of Baronets.
February 1680. Son John Robinson 2nd Baronet [aged 20] succeeded.
1693. Brother James Robinson 3rd Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
28th August 1731. Son John Robinson 4th Baronet [aged 26] succeeded.
31st August 1765. Son George Robinson 5th Baronet [aged 35] succeeded.
10th October 1815. Son George Robinson 6th Baronet [aged 49] succeeded.
23rd November 1833. Nephew George Robinson 7th Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
9th October 1873. Son John Blencowe Robinson 8th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
10th August 1877. Brother Frederick Laud Robinson 9th Baronet [aged 34] succeeded.
6th February 1893. Son Frederick Villiers Laud Robinson 10th Baronet [aged 12] succeeded.
19th March 1975. Grandson John James Michael Laud Robinson 11th Baronet [aged 32] succeeded.
In June 1660 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded those who supported his Restoration...
6th William Wray 1st Baronet [aged 35] and John Talbot of Lacock [aged 29] were knighted.
7th Geoffrey Palmer 1st Baronet [aged 62] was created 1st Baronet Palmer of Carlton in Northampton
7th Orlando Bridgeman 1st Baronet [aged 54] was created 1st Baronet Bridgeman of Great Lever in Lancashire.
7th John Langham 1st Baronet [aged 76] was created 1st Baronet Langham of Cottesbrooke in Northamptonshire.
11th Henry Wright 1st Baronet [aged 23] was created 1st Baronet Wright of Dagenham. Ann Crew Lady Wright by marriage Lady Wright of Dagenham.
13th Nicholas Gould 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Gould of the City of London.
14th Thomas Allen 1st Baronet [aged 27] was created 1st Baronet Allen of Totteridge in Middlesex.
18th Thomas Cullum 1st Baronet [aged 73] was created 1st Baronet Cullum of Hastede in Suffolk.
19th Thomas Darcy 1st Baronet [aged 28] was created 1st Baronet Darcy of St Osith's.
22nd Robert Cordell 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Cordell of Long Melford.
22nd John Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 45] was created 1st Baronet Robinson of London. Anne Whitmore Lady Robinson [aged 48] by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
25th William Bowyer 1st Baronet [aged 47] was created 1st Baronet Bowyer of Denham Court. Margaret Weld Lady Bowyer [aged 43] by marriage Lady Bowyer of Denham Court.
25th Thomas Stanley 1st Baronet [aged 63] was created 1st Baronet Stanley of Alderley in Cheshire.
26th Jacob Astley 1st Baronet [aged 21] was created 1st Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.
27th William Wray 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire. Olympia Tufton Lady Ashby [aged 36] by marriage Lady Wray of Ashby in Lincolnshire.
28th Oliver St John 1st Baronet [aged 36] was created 1st Baronet St John of Woodford in Northamptonshire.
29th Ralph Delaval 1st Baronet [aged 37] was created 1st Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland. Anne Leslie Lady Delaval by marriage Lady Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland.
30th Andrew Henley 1st Baronet [aged 38] was created 1st Baronet Henley of Henley in Somerset.
In February 1680 John Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 65] died. His son John [aged 20] succeeded 2nd Baronet Robinson of London.
Around 1693 John Robinson 2nd Baronet [aged 33] died. His brother James [aged 24] succeeded 3rd Baronet Robinson of London.
In or before 1705 James Robinson 3rd Baronet [aged 35] and Anne Jesson Lady Robinson [aged 34] were married. She by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
On 28th August 1731 James Robinson 3rd Baronet [aged 62] died. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 4th Baronet Robinson of London.
On 31st August 1765 John Robinson 4th Baronet [aged 60] died. His son George [aged 35] succeeded 5th Baronet Robinson of London. Dorothea Chester Lady Robinson by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
On 10th October 1815 George Robinson 5th Baronet [aged 85] died. His son George [aged 49] succeeded 6th Baronet Robinson of London.
On 23rd November 1833 George Robinson 6th Baronet [aged 67] died unmarried. His nephew George [aged 36] succeeded 7th Baronet Robinson of London. Emma Blencowe Lady Robinson [aged 30] by marriage Lady Robinson of London.
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On 9th October 1873 George Robinson 7th Baronet [aged 76] died. He was buried at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Cranford, Northamptonshire. His son John [aged 43] succeeded 8th Baronet Robinson of London.
The Bury and Norwich Post (Bury, Suffolk, England), Tuesday, October 21, 1873, Page 3: "The death is announced of the Rev. Sir George Stamp Robinson, Bart., which occurred on the 9th inst., at Cranford, Northamptonshire, in his 77th year. The first baronet (creation 1660) was Lord Mayor of London and created created a Baronet for his services in the cause of Charles II; he was a nephew of Archbishop Laud. The deceased baronet was the elder son of the late Rev. William V. Robinson, Rector of Grafton Underwood, and nephew of Sir George Robinson, sixth baronet. He succeeded to the title and estates on his uncle's death in 1833, and held the family living of Cranford from 1822 to 1853, when he resigned it. He was also an Honorary Canon of Peterborough Cathedral. Sir George married a daughter of Mr. Robert Willis Blencowe, of Hayes, Middlesex, by who he had , with other issue, a son and successor, Mr. (now Sir) John Blencowe Robinson."
On 10th August 1877 John Blencowe Robinson 8th Baronet [aged 47] died. His brother Frederick [aged 34] succeeded 9th Baronet Robinson of London.
On 6th February 1893 Frederick Laud Robinson 9th Baronet [aged 49] died. His son Frederick [aged 12] succeeded 10th Baronet Robinson of London.
On 19th March 1975 Frederick Villiers Laud Robinson 10th Baronet [aged 94] died. His grandson John [aged 32] succeeded 11th Baronet Robinson of London.
Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
30th July 1660. Metcalfe Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 31] created.
6th February 1689. Metcalfe Robinson 1st Baronet extinct.
On 30th July 1660 Metcalfe Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 31] was created 1st Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire.
On 6th February 1689 Metcalfe Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 59] died without issue. Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire extinct. He was buried at St Columba's Church, Topcliffe [Map] where he has a large monument.
Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1690. William Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 34] created.
22nd December 1736. Son Metcalfe Robinson 2nd Baronet succeeded.
26th December 1736. Brother Tancred Robinson 3rd Baronet [aged 51] succeeded.
2nd September 1754. Son William Robinson 4th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
4th March 1770. Brother Norton Robinson 5th Baronet [aged 55] succeeded.
1792. First Cousin Once Removed Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey [aged 10] succeeded.
14th November 1859. Nephew George Frederick Samuel Robinson 1st Marquess Ripon [aged 32] succeeded.
9th July 1909. Son Frederick Oliver Robinson 2nd Marquess Ripon [aged 57] succeeded.
23rd September 1923. Frederick Oliver Robinson 2nd Marquess Ripon extinct.
In 1690 William Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 34] was created 1st Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire. His uncle Metcalfe Robinson 1st Baronet, who had died without issue the previous year, was the first and last Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire of the first creation.
On 22nd December 1736 William Robinson 1st Baronet [aged 81] died. He was buried at St Columba's Church, Topcliffe [Map]. His son Metcalfe succeeded 2nd Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire although he died four days later.
On 26th December 1736 Metcalfe Robinson 2nd Baronet died. His brother Tancred [aged 51] succeeded 3rd Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire. Mary Norton Lady Robinson by marriage Lady Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire.
On 2nd September 1754 Tancred Robinson 3rd Baronet [aged 69] died. He was buried at St Crux Church, York [Map] where there was a sarcophagus with Lord Mayor's regalia in relief on side, surmounted by seated cherub with portrait medallion, cross-staff, anchors, cannon etc., obelisk-shaped marble slab behind with cartouche-of-arms of Robinson with escutcheon of pretence of Norton, and below shaped apron with inscription, signed Robt. Avray Eboraci Sculpt. His son William [aged 41] succeeded 4th Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire.
On 4th March 1770 William Robinson 4th Baronet [aged 57] died. His brother Norton [aged 55] succeeded 5th Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire.
In 1792 Norton Robinson 5th Baronet [aged 77] died. His first cousin once removed Thomas [aged 10] succeeded 6th Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire.
On 14th November 1859 Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey [aged 77] died. His nephew George [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Earl de Grey, 4th Baron Grantham, 7th Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire. His daughter Ann [aged 53] succeeded 7th Baroness Lucas of Crudwell.
Monument at the De Grey Mausoleum, St John the Baptist Church, Flitton [Map] sculpted by Matthew Noble [aged 42] in 1864.
Ann Florence Robinson Countess Cowper: In 1806 she was born to Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey and Henrietta Cole Countess de Grey. In 1833 George Augustus Frederick Cowper 6th Earl Cowper and she were married. She by marriage Countess Cowper. She the daughter of Thomas de Grey 2nd Earl de Grey and Henrietta Cole Countess de Grey. He the son of Peter Nassau Clavering-Cowper 5th Earl Cowper and Emily Lamb Countess Cowper. In 1880 Ann Florence Robinson Countess Cowper died. Her son Francis succeeded 8th Baron Lucas of Crudwell.
On 9th July 1909 George Frederick Samuel Robinson 1st Marquess Ripon [aged 81] died. His son Frederick [aged 57] succeeded 2nd Marquess Ripon, 4th Earl de Grey, 3rd Earl Ripon, 3rd Viscount Gooderich of Nocton in Lincolnshire, 5th Baron Grantham, 8th Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire. Constance Gwladys Herbert Marchioness Ripon [aged 50] by marriage Marchioness Ripon.
On 23rd September 1923 Frederick Oliver Robinson 2nd Marquess Ripon [aged 71] died on Dallowgill Moor Studley Royal Park, North Yorkshire having collapsed after shooting fifty-two birds that morning. Marquess Ripon, Earl de Grey, Earl Ripon, Viscount Gooderich of Nocton in Lincolnshire, Baron Grantham, Baronet Robinson of Newby in Yorkshire extinct.