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 or before 1582 [his father] William Vincent and [his mother] Elizabeth Mabbott were married.
Around 1584 Augustine Vincent was born to [his father] William Vincent and [his mother] Elizabeth Mabbott.
On 30th June 1614 Augustine Vincent (age 30) and Elizabeth Primont were married.
On 22nd February 1616 Augustine Vincent (age 32) was appointed Rouge Rose Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary. He was invested on 22nd March 1616.
On 21st May 1618 [his father] William Vincent died. See Memoir of Augustine Vincent, Windsor Herald by Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848 Page 9.
On 29th May 1621 Augustine Vincent (age 37) was appointed Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary.
On 11th January 1626 Augustine Vincent (age 42) died. He was buried at St Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf [Map].
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 6th August 1667 [his former wife] Elizabeth Primont died.
Vesta Monumenta. 1729. Copy of the Baron's Letter of 1301, including trickings of the Barons' seals. The letter, addressed to Pope Boniface VIII, asserted Edward I's right to rule over Scotland. Engravings by George Vertue (age 45) after John Bradshaw's [Possibly John Bradshaw] 1629 copy of the herald Augustine Vincent's 1624 copy.
Father: William Vincent 
GrandFather: John Mabbott of Walgrave
Mother: Elizabeth Mabbott