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 Lindsay Lucas is in Painters.
In 1807 John Lindsay Lucas was born.
Around 1823. John Lindsay Lucas (age 16). Portrait of Frances Wyndham Lady Burrell (age 34).
Frances Wyndham Lady Burrell: In 1789 she was born illegitimately to George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont. On 4th July 1808 Charles Merrik Burrell 3rd Baronet and she were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Raymond of Valentine House in Essex. She the illegitmate daughter of George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont. In 1848 Frances Wyndham Lady Burrell died.
Around 1823. John Lindsay Lucas (age 16). Portrait of Charlotte Henrietta Wyndham (age 28).
Charlotte Henrietta Wyndham: John James King of Coates Castle in Sussex and she were married. She the illegitmate daughter of George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont. In 1795 she was born illegitimately to George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont and Elizabeth Ilive Countess Egremont. In 1870 Charlotte Henrietta Wyndham died.
1833. John Lindsay Lucas (age 26). Portrait of Emily Lamb Countess Cowper (age 45).
1834. John Lindsay Lucas (age 27). Portrait of George O'Brien Wyndham 3rd Earl Egremont (age 82).
1838 to 1846. John Lindsay Lucas (age 31). Portrait of George Rice Trevor 4th Baron Dynevor (age 42).
1839. John Lindsay Lucas (age 32). Portrait of Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Wellington (age 69).
1839. John Lindsay Lucas (age 32). Portrait of Princess Augusta Hesse-Kassel Duchess Cambridge (age 41).
Before 1840. John Lindsay Lucas (age 32). Portrait of Blanche Georgiana Howard (age 27).
Blanche Georgiana Howard: On 11th January 1812 she was born to George Howard 6th Earl Carlisle and Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle. In 1829 William Cavendish 7th Duke Devonshire and she were married. She the daughter of George Howard 6th Earl Carlisle and Georgiana Cavendish Countess Carlisle. They were second cousins. On 27th April 1840 Blanche Georgiana Howard died.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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1841. John Lindsay Lucas (age 34). Portrait of Marie Luise Victoria Saxe Coburg Gotha Duchess Kent and Strathearn (age 54).
Before 1853. John Lindsay Lucas (age 45). Portrait of Isabella Caroline Ellison (age 47).
Isabella Caroline Ellison: On 15th May 1805 she was born to Cuthbert Ellison. On 30th October 1824 George Venables-Vernon aka Warren 5th Baron Vernon and she were married. On 14th October 1853 she died. She was buried at Kingsbury, Middlesex.
1862. John Lindsay Lucas (age 55). Portrait of Prince George Hanover 2nd Duke Cambridge (age 42).
1870. John Lindsay Lucas (age 63). Portrait of Charles Marsham 3rd Earl Romney (age 61).
Charles Marsham 3rd Earl Romney: On 30th July 1808 he was born to Charles Marsham 2nd Earl Romney and Sophia Pitt Countess Romney. On 7th February 1832 Charles Marsham 3rd Earl Romney and Margaret Harriet Montagu Scott Countess Romney were married. She the daughter of Charles Scott 4th Duke Buccleuch 6th Duke Queensberry and Harriet Katherine Townshend Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensbury. He the son of Charles Marsham 2nd Earl Romney and Sophia Pitt Countess Romney. They were half fourth cousin once removed. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. On 29th March 1845 Charles Marsham 2nd Earl Romney died. His son Charles succeeded 3rd Earl Romney, 3rd Viscount Marsham, 5th Baron Romney, 9th Baronet Marsham of Cuckston in Kent. Margaret Harriet Montagu Scott Countess Romney by marriage Countess Romney. On 3rd September 1874 Charles Marsham 3rd Earl Romney died. His son Charles succeeded 4th Earl Romney, 4th Viscount Marsham, 6th Baron Romney, 10th Baronet Marsham of Cuckston in Kent. Frances Augusta Constance Muir Rawdon-Hastings Countess Romney by marriage Countess Romney.
1873. John Lindsay Lucas (age 66). Portrait of William Willoughby Cole 3rd Earl Enniskillen (age 65).
In 1874 John Lindsay Lucas (age 67) died.