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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Paternal Family Tree: Cavendish
In 1757 [his father] Henry Cavendish 2nd Baronet (age 24) and [his mother] Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark (age 16) were married. They had eight children.
On 17th February 1768 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw was born to [his father] Henry Cavendish 2nd Baronet (age 35) and [his mother] Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark (age 27).
On 31st May 1776 [his grandfather] Henry Cavendish 1st Baronet (age 69) died. His son [his father] Henry (age 43) succeeded 2nd Baronet Cavendish of Doveridge Hall.
Around 1784 George Nugent 7th Earl of Westmeath (age 23) and [his future wife] Mary Anne Jeffereyes Countess Westmeath (age 25) were married.
On 6th August 1789 [his brother] Richard Cavendish 2nd Baron Waterpark (age 24) and [his sister-in-law] Juliana Cooper Baroness Waterpark (age 22) were married. They had nine children.
On 15th June 1792 [his mother] Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark (age 51) was created 1st Baroness Waterpark.
Around 20th February 1796 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 28) was named as a co-respondent in the Westmeath divorce case whereby George Nugent 7th Earl of Westmeath (age 35) brought an action of criminal conversation against him for adultery with his wife [his future wife] Mary Anne Jeffereyes Countess Westmeath (age 37). George Nugent 7th Earl of Westmeath and his wife were subsequently divorced. Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw was ordered to pay £10,0000 in damages.
In November 1796 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 28) and Mary Anne Jeffereyes Countess Westmeath (age 37) were married.
On 3rd August 1804 [his father] Henry Cavendish 2nd Baronet (age 71) died. His son [his brother] Richard (age 39) succeeded 3rd Baronet Cavendish of Doveridge Hall. [his sister-in-law] Juliana Cooper Baroness Waterpark (age 37) by marriage Lady Cavendish of Doveridge Hall.
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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On 13th March 1805 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 37) was elected MP Honiton which seat he held until 1812.
On 4th August 1807 [his mother] Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark (age 67) died. Her son [his brother] Richard (age 42) succeeded 2nd Baron Waterpark. [his sister-in-law] Juliana Cooper Baroness Waterpark (age 40) by marriage Baroness Waterpark.
In 1812 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 43) was elected MP Castle Rising which seat he held until Feb 1817.
In August 1812 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 44) was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber, worth £500 a year.
On 1st June 1830 [his brother] Richard Cavendish 2nd Baron Waterpark (age 64) died. His son [his nephew] Henry (age 36) succeeded 3rd Baron Waterpark, 4th Baronet Cavendish of Doveridge Hall.
On 11th November 1832 Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw (age 64) died.
In 1849 [his former wife] Mary Anne Jeffereyes Countess Westmeath (age 90) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 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
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Cavendish of Doveridge 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Cavendish of Doveridge 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridget Willoughby 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Cavendish 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Broughton 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Broughton 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Bagot 
13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Cavendish of Doveridge Hall 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Timothy Tyrrell 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Timothy Tyrrell 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Tyrrell 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Henry Cavendish 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Father: Henry Cavendish 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Pyne
GrandMother: Anne Pyne 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Edgecumbe 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colonel Piers Edgecumbe 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Cotelle
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Edgecumbe 14 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Glanville
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Glanville
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Edgecumbe 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sidney Montagu 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Paulina Pepys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Montagu 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Crew 1st Baron Crew 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Augustus Cavendish-Bradshaw 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Mother: Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark