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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John Dethick was born to John Dethick of West Newington in Norfolk and [his mother] Elizabeth Methwold.
Before 1656 John Dethick was appointed a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
In 1656 John Dethick was elected Lord Mayor of London.
On 15th September 1656 John Dethick was knighted by Oliver Cromwell (age 57).
Around 1657 [his son-in-law] John Banks 1st Baronet (age 30) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Dethick were married.
Before 1665 John Dethick and Ann Smallpiece were married.
After 1665 John Dethick and Martha Travers were married.
In or before 1671 John Dethick and Anne Joliff were married.
In 1671 John Dethick died at his estate in Tottenham [Map]. He was buried at St Andrew Undershaft Church, Aldgate Ward [Map].
[his daughter] Elizabeth Dethick was born to John Dethick and Martha Travers. She married 1657 John Banks 1st Baronet and had issue.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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Thomas Anguish and Ann Smallpiece were married.
Father: John Dethick of West Newington in Norfolk
GrandFather: Thomas Methwold
Mother: Elizabeth Methwold