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: Baring
Maternal Family Tree: Anne Sara Thellusson 1774-1849
In 1802 [his father] Henry Baring (age 24) and [his step-mother] Maria Matilda Bingham (age 19) were married.
In 1825 [his father] Henry Baring (age 47) and [his mother] Cecilia Anne Windham (age 21) were married. The difference in their ages was 26 years.
On 26th February 1841 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer was born to [his father] Henry Baring (age 64) and [his mother] Cecilia Anne Windham (age 38).
On 13th April 1848 [his father] Henry Baring (age 71) died.
On 4th May 1854 [his brother-in-law] Charles Harbord 5th Baron Suffield (age 24) and [his sister] Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 20) were married. She by marriage Baroness Suffield.
In 1861 [his half-brother] Edward Baring 1st Baron Revelstoke (age 32) and [his sister-in-law] Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel Baroness Revelstoke (age 22) were married.
On 21st October 1874 [his mother] Cecilia Anne Windham (age 71) died.
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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On 28th June 1876 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 35) and Ethel Errington (age 31) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
On 29th November 1877 [his son] Rowland Baring 2nd Earl Cromer was born to Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 36) and [his wife] Ethel Errington (age 32). He married 4th April 1908 Ruby Florence Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound Countess Cromer, daughter of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound 4th Earl Minto and Mary Caroline Grey Countess Minto, and had issue.
On 29th September 1880 [his son] Windham Baring was born to Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 39) and [his wife] Ethel Errington (age 35). He married 11th July 1913 Gweneth Frida Ponsonby, daughter of Edward Ponsonby 8th Earl Bessborough and Blanche Vere Guest Countess Bessborough.
1883. Bassano Ltd. Photograph of Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 41).
The London Gazette 25268. Foreign Office, August 29, 1883. THE Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint Major Sir Evelyn Baring (age 42), K.C.S.I., to be Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General in Egypt and a Minister Plenipotentiary in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service.
On 17th July 1897 [his half-brother] Edward Baring 1st Baron Revelstoke (age 69) died. His son [his nephew] John (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baron Revelstoke of Membland in Devon.
On 16th October 1898 [his wife] Ethel Errington (age 53) died in Cairo, Egypt.
In August 1901 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 60) was created 1st Viscount Errington Hexham Northumberland. [his future wife] Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 36) by marriage Viscountess Errington Hexham Northumberland.
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 August 1901 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 60) was created 1st Earl Cromer. [his future wife] Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 36) by marriage Countess Cromer.
On 22nd October 1901 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 60) and Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 36) were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years. She the daughter of John Alexander Thynne 4th Marquess of Bath and Frances Isabella Catherine Vesey Marchioness Bath. They were first cousin twice removed.
On 29th September 1903 [his son] Evelyn Baring 1st Baron Howick was born to Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 62) and [his wife] Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 38). He married 24th April 1935 Mary Cecil Grey Baroness Howick Glendale, daughter of Charles Robert Grey 5th Earl Grey and Mabel Laura Georgiana Palmer Countess Grey, and had issue.
On 4th April 1908 [his son] Rowland Baring 2nd Earl Cromer (age 30) and [his daughter-in-law] Ruby Florence Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound Countess Cromer (age 21) were married. She the daughter of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound 4th Earl Minto (age 62) and Mary Caroline Grey Countess Minto (age 50). He the son of Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 67) and [his former wife] Ethel Errington.
On 16th February 1911 [his sister] Cecilia Annetta Baring Baroness Suffield (age 77) died.
Around 11th July 1913 [his son] Windham Baring (age 32) and [his daughter-in-law] Gweneth Frida Ponsonby (age 25) were married. She the daughter of Edward Ponsonby 8th Earl Bessborough (age 62) and Blanche Vere Guest Countess Bessborough (age 66). He the son of Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 72) and [his former wife] Ethel Errington.
In 1917 [his brother-in-law] Thomas Henry Thynne 5th Marquess of Bath (age 54) was appointed 859th Knight of the Garter.
On 29th January 1917 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer (age 75) died. His son Rowland (age 39) succeeded 2nd Earl Cromer, 2nd Viscount Errington Hexham Northumberland. [his daughter-in-law] Ruby Florence Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound Countess Cromer (age 30) by marriage Countess Cromer.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 4th March 1933 [his former wife] Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 67) died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Baring
GrandFather: Francis Baring 1st Baronet
Father: Henry Baring
GrandMother: Harriet Herring Lady Baring
GrandFather: Vice Admiral William Lukin Windham
Mother: Cecilia Anne Windham
Great x 1 Grandfather: Pierre Thellusson
GrandMother: Anne Sara Thellusson