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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: Waldegrave
In 1517 Edward Waldegrave was born to [his father] John Waldegrave (age 30).
On 6th October 1543 [his father] John Waldegrave (age 56) died.
Around 1545 [his daughter] Magdalen Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave (age 28) and [his future wife] Frances Neville (age 26). She married before 8th September 1598 John Southcote and had issue.
In 1548 Edward Waldegrave (age 31) and Frances Neville (age 29) were married at Addington Park, Kent.
In September 1551 Edward Waldegrave (age 34) was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map] for refusing to carry out the Privy Council's ban on Princess Mary (age 35) her having mass said in her house.
Around 1554 [his son] Nicholas Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave (age 37) and [his wife] Frances Neville (age 35).
On 16th July 1557 Anne of Cleves Queen Consort England (age 41) died at Chelsea Manor [Map]. She was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map] on 3rd August 1557. She was the last of Henry VIII's six wives to die having outlived him by ten years. Hever Castle, Kent [Map] appears to have been appropriated by Edward Waldegrave (age 40), one of the Commissioners for the sale of Crown land, who assigned himself the Castle and estate of Hever.
On 1st September 1561 Edward Waldegrave (age 44) died at the Tower of London [Map]. His estates, including Hever Castle, Kent [Map], were inherited by his son [his son] Charles Waldegrave.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 1st September 1561. The furst day of September ded the good and gentylle knyght ser Edward Walgraff (age 44) whyle in the Towre [Map], the wyche he was put for herryng of masse and kepyng a prest in ys howse that dyd say masse, and was putt to hys fyne.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 3rd September 1561. The sam day was bered with-in the Towre [Map], with[-in] the quer be-syd the he [high] auter, by torche lyght, the wyche (confinement) kyld hym, for he was swone vere grett, ser Edward [Walgrave] (deceased).
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1562 Chideok Paulett (age 42) and [his former wife] Frances Neville (age 43) were married. He the son of William Paulet 1st Marquess Winchester (age 79) and Elizabeth Capell Marchioness Winchester. They were fourth cousin once removed. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 18th October 1599 [his former wife] Frances Neville (age 80) died at Borley, Essex.
[his daughter] Mary Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
[his daughter] Catherine Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
[his son] Francis Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
[his son] Christopher Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
[his daughter] Frances Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
In or after 1548 [his son] Charles Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville. He married in or before 1568 his fourth cousin once removed Jermina Jerningham and had issue.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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[his daughter] Catherine Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
[his daughter] Magdalen Waldegrave was born to Edward Waldegrave and Frances Neville.
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Waldegrave 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Waldegrave
GrandFather: Edward Waldegrave
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fray
Father: John Waldegrave