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 1677 [his father] Charles Kemeys 3rd Baronet and [his mother] Mary Wharton [aged 15] were married.
On 23rd November 1688 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet was born to Charles Kemeys 3rd Baronet and Mary Wharton [aged 26].
After 15th September 1700 [his father] Charles Kemeys 3rd Baronet and [his step-mother] Mary Lewis Lady Aubrey [aged 51] were married. She the daughter of William Lewis of Boarstall and Margaret Banastre Duchess of Richmond.
In December 1702 [his father] Charles Kemeys 3rd Baronet died. His son Charles [aged 14] succeeded 4th Baronet Kemeys of Kevanmabley in Glamorganshire.
In May 1706 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 17] was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1713 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 24] was elected MP Monmouthshire.
On 22nd February 1716 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 27] was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1722 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 33] was elected MP Glamorganshire.
In 1727 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 38] was elected MP Glamorganshire.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1735 Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet [aged 46] died unmarried. Baronet Kemeys of Kevanmabley in Glamorganshire extinct. His estates passed to his sister Jane Kemeys Lady Tynte [aged 50] who had married John Tynte 2nd Baronet in 1704.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 14 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 16 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Kemeys 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Charles Kemeys 2nd Baronet
Father: Charles Kemeys 3rd Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Whitmore of Balmes Manor in Hackney
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Whitmore
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bond
GrandMother: Margaret Whitmore
Charles Kemeys 4th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wharton 1st Baron Wharton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Wharton 2nd Baron Wharton 22 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Stapleton Baroness Wharton 
21 x Great Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 2 Grandfather: Philip Wharton 3rd Baron Wharton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Radclyffe 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Stanley Countess Sussex 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Wharton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Clifford 2nd Earl of Cumberland 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Percy Baroness Clifford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Clifford Baroness Wharton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Dacre 3rd Baron Dacre Gilsland 7th Baron Greystoke 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Dacre Countess Cumberland 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Talbot Baroness Dacre of Gilsland 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Philip Wharton 4th Baron Wharton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Carey 
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Carey 1st Baron Hunsdon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Boleyn 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Morgan
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Morgan Baroness Hunsdon
Great x 1 Grandmother: Philadelphia Carey 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Trevannion Countess Monmouth
Mother: Mary Wharton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Andrew Kerr of Ferniehirst
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Kerr
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Kerr of Ancram
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Kerr
GrandMother: Ann Kerr Baroness Wharton