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: Price aka Fountaine
On 7th March 1918 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 38) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean were married.
On 7th December 1918 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine was born to [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 39) and [his mother] Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean at Narford Hall.
On 24th March 1946 [his father] Vice Admiral Charles Andrew Fountaine (age 66) died. His son Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 27) inherited Narford Hall.
On 7th November 1953 Charles Andrew Fountaine was born to [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 30). Probably. Likely since Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 34) appears to have died without issue so Charles Andrew Fountaine.
Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) and Rosemary Mitcham (age 65) were married.
On 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (age 78) died of cancer possibly at Swaffham Hospital otherwise at Narford Hall without issue. His brother [his brother] John Brigg Charles Fountaine (age 74) inherited Narford Hall.
After 14th September 1997. Church of St Mary, Narford [Map]. Grave of Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine (deceased) and [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 65).
Rosemary Mitcham: On 3rd October 1931 she was born. Before 14th September 1997 Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine and she were married. On 25th October 2013 she died.
On 25th October 2013 [his former wife] Rosemary Mitcham (age 82) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Captain William Price
Great x 3 Grandfather: Brigg Price
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clent
Great x 2 Grandfather: Andrew Fountaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Hogge of Lynn Regis
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Hogge
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles George Fountaine of Narford Hall in Norfolk
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Penrice
Great x 2 Grandmother: Hannah Penrice
GrandFather: Algernon Charles Fountaine
Great x 1 Grandmother: Rose Sarah Ravenshaw
Andrew Douglas Algernon Fountaine
GrandFather: Douglas Maclean of Hawke's Bay in New Zealand
Mother: Louisa Constance Catherine Maclean