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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: Garrard
Around 1644 Elizabeth Garrard Lady Gould was born to [her father] John Garrard 2nd Baronet (age 30).
Before 27th December 1663 Nicholas Gould 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Garrard Lady Gould (age 19) were married. She by marriage Lady Gould of the City of London.
Around 27th December 1663 [her husband] Nicholas Gould 1st Baronet died. Baronet Gould of the City of London extinct.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 1st January 1664. Several others came to me about business, and then being to dine at my uncle Wight's (age 62) I went to the Coffee-house, sending my wife by Will, and there staid talking an hour with Coll. Middleton, and others, and among other things about a very rich widow (age 20), young and handsome, of one [her former husband] Sir Nicholas Gold's, a merchant, lately fallen, and of great courtiers that already look after her: her husband not dead a week yet. She is reckoned worth £80,000.
Before 20th June 1664 Thomas Neal and Elizabeth Garrard Lady Gould (age 20) were married.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 20th June 1664. Thence to my Lord's lodgings; and were merry with the young ladies, who make a great story of their appearing before their mother the morning after we carried them, the last week, home so late; and that their mother took it very well, at least without any anger. Here I heard how the rich widow, my Lady Gold (age 20), is married to one [her husband] Neale, after he had received a box on the eare by her brother [[her brother] John Garrard 3rd Baronet (age 26)] (who was there a sentinel, in behalf of some courtier) at the door; but made him draw, and wounded him. She called Neale up to her, and sent for a priest, married presently, and went to bed. The brother sent to the Court, and had a serjeant sent for Neale; but Neale sent for him up to be seen in bed, and she owned him for her husband: and so all is past. It seems Sir H. Bennet (age 46) did look after her. My Lady very pleasant.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 13th June 1665. By and by comes to us Sir John Shaw and [her husband] Mr. Neale, that married the rich widow Gold (age 21), upon the same errand. After eating a dish of creame, we took coach again, hearing nothing of the Duke (age 31), and away home, a most pleasant evening and road.
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.
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On 21st January 1683 Elizabeth Garrard Lady Gould (age 39) died.
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Garrard
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Garrard
GrandFather: John Garrard 1st Baronet
Father: John Garrard 2nd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Edward Barkham 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Barkham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Berney
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Frances Berney
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Barkham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Rolfe
GrandMother: Elizabeth Barkham Lady Garrard
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Crouch
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Crouch