Text this colour links to Pages. Text this colour links to Family Trees. Text this colour are links that disabled for Guests.
Place the mouse over images to see a larger image. Click on paintings to see the painter's Biography Page.
Mouse over links for a preview. Move the mouse off the painting or link to close the popup.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Paternal Family Tree: Montagu
In or before 1301 [his father] William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 25) and [his mother] Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 25) were married.
In 1316 [his grandfather] Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 66) died. His son [his father] William (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baron Montagu. [his mother] Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 41) by marriage Baroness Montagu.
On 18th October 1319 [his father] William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 44) died at Gascony [Map]. His son [his brother] William (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baron Montagu.
Around 1320 [his brother] William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury (age 19) and [his sister-in-law] Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury (age 16) were married. She by marriage Baroness Montagu.
Before 8th June 1322 Thomas Furnival 1st Baron Furnivall (age 62) and [his mother] Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 47) were married. She by marriage Baroness Furnivall.
In 1333 [his brother] Bishop Simon Montagu was appointed Bishop of Worcester.
In 1337 [his brother] Bishop Simon Montagu was appointed Bishop of Ely.
Before 29th August 1338 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Alice Plantagenet (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Thomas of Brotherton 1st Earl Norfolk (deceased) and Alice Hales Countess Norfolk.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Around 1344 [his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Suffolk was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and [his wife] Alice Plantagenet (age 20). She a great granddaughter of King Edward I of England. She married before 1361 Walter Ufford, son of Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk and Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk.
In 1345 [his brother] Bishop Simon Montagu died.
In August 1345 [his mother] Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu (age 70) died. She was buried at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford [Map].
On 26th August 1346 the army of King Edward III of England (age 33) defeated the French army at the Battle of Crécy. The English army was commanded by King Edward III of England, his son Edward "Black Prince" (age 16), Thomas Beauchamp 11th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton (age 36) and John Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp Warwick (age 30).
The English army was included: Bishop Thomas of Hatfield (age 36), Hugh Despencer 1st Baron Despencer (age 38), Bernard Brocas (age 16), Thomas Felton (age 16), James Audley (age 28), Robert Bourchier 1st Baron Bourchier, Bartholomew "The Elder" Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh (age 59), Bartholomew "The Younger" Burghesh 2nd Baron Burghesh (age 18), Reginald Cobham 1st Baron Cobham (age 51), John Darcy 1st Baron Darcy of Knayth (age 66), Robert Ferrers 3rd Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 37), Richard Scrope 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 19), William Scrope (age 21), Stephen Scrope (age 21), William Latimer 4th Baron Latimer of Corby (age 16), John Lisle 2nd Baron Lisle (age 28), Gerard Lisle 1st Baron Lisle (age 42), Nicholas Longford (age 61), Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu, Walter Paveley 4th Baron Burghesh (age 27), Michael Poynings 1st Baron Poynings (age 28), Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk (age 48), John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 34), Thomas West (age 34), John Willoughby 2nd Baron Willoughby (age 43), John Wingfield (age 26), Henry Percy 11th and 3rd Baron Percy (age 25), Hugh Courtenay 2nd or 10th Earl Devon (age 43) (possibly), Walter "Elder" Devereux (age 37), John Devereux (age 44), Enion Sais Brecon, John Chandos (age 26), Richard Pembridge (age 26) and John Sully (age 63).
The French army suffered significant casualties. King Philip "Fortunate" VI of France (age 52) was wounded. William de Coucy (age 60) and his son Enguerrand 6th Lord de Coucy (age 33) and were killed.
Charles II Count Alençon (age 49) was killed. His son Charles (age 9) succeeded Count Alençon.
Louis Chatillon II Count Blois I Count Chatillon was killed. His son Louis succeeded III Count Blois.
Louis Dampierre II Count Nevers I Count Flanders (age 42) was killed. His son Louis (age 15) succeeded III Count Nevers, II Count Flanders.
King John I of Bohemia (age 50) was killed. His son Charles (age 30) succeeded IV King Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg. Blanche Valois Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 29) by marriage Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg.
Rudolph "Valiant" Metz I Duke Lorraine (age 26) was killed. His son John succeeded I Duke Lorraine.
Jean IV de Harcourt (age 39) was killed.
On 20th November 1348 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu was created 1st Baron Montagu by writ of summons.
On 2nd February 1349 [his daughter] Joan Montagu Countess Suffolk was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and [his wife] Alice Plantagenet (age 25). She a great granddaughter of King Edward I of England. She married before 12th June 1376 William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk, son of Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk and Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk, and had issue.
On 11th June 1349 [his brother] William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury (age 48) died. His son [his nephew] William (age 20) succeeded 2nd Earl Salisbury, 4th Baron Montagu. Joan "Fair Maid of Kent" Princess Wales (age 20) by marriage Countess Salisbury.
After 1352 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Joan Unknown were married.
Before 30th January 1352 [his wife] Alice Plantagenet (age 28) died at Bungay, Suffolk. She had been assaulted by her husband Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu for which he was indicted.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Before February 1359 [his daughter] Audrey Montagu died.
Before February 1359 [his son] Edward Montagu died.
Before 1361 [his son-in-law] Walter Ufford (age 17) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Suffolk (age 16) were married. She would later marry his brother [his future son-in-law] William Ufford 2nd Earl Suffolk (age 22); an example of Married to Two Siblings. He the son of Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk (age 62) and Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk (age 74).
Before July 1361 [his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Suffolk (age 17) died.
On 14th July 1361 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu died. Baron Montagu abeyant between his daughters [his daughter] Joan Montagu Countess Suffolk (age 12) and [his daughter] Audrey Montagu 2nd Baroness Montagu.
[his daughter] Audrey Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Alice Plantagenet. She a great granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
[his son] Edward Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Alice Plantagenet. He a great grandson of King Edward I of England.
[his daughter] Maud Montagu Abbess Barking was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Alice Plantagenet. She a great granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
[his son] Edward Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Joan Unknown.
Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu was born to [his father] William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu and [his mother] Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu.
[his daughter] Audrey Montagu 2nd Baroness Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Joan Unknown.
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 14 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Montagu 
GrandFather: Simon Montagu 1st Baron Montagu
Father: William Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu
GrandMother: Hawise St Amand
Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thurstan Montfort
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Montfort
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thurstan Montfort
Great x 1 Grandfather: Peter Montfort
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Cantilupe 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cantilupe Baron
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mabel Cantilupe
GrandFather: Peter Montfort
Great x 4 Grandfather: Liulf Audley 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Adam Audley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mabella Stanley 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Audley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Emma Fitzorm
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Audley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Mainwaring
Great x 2 Grandmother: Bertrade Mainwaring
Mother: Elizabeth Montfort Baroness Furnivall Baroness Montagu