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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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Mary Mathews was born to [her father] Thomas Mathews of Colchester
Before 1523 [her future husband] Andrew Judde (age 30) and Mary Murfyn were married.
Around 1537 Thomas Langton (age 22) and Mary Mathews were married.
In 1542 [her future husband] Andrew Judde (age 49) and Agnes m Judde were married.
In 1544 [her future husband] Andrew Judde (age 51) was elected Sheriff of London.
On 29th January 1548 [her future husband] Alderman James Altham (age 19) and Elizabeth Blanke (age 20) were married at St Leonard Eastcheap Church [Map].
On 22nd December 1550 [her husband] Thomas Langton (age 35) died.
Before 1552 Thomas Langton and Mary Mathews were married.
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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In 1552 Andrew Judde (age 59) and Mary Mathews were married.
After 4th October 1558 Alderman James Altham (age 29) and Mary Mathews were married.
On 28th February 1584 [her husband] Alderman James Altham (age 55) died.
Before 14th September 1588 [her husband] Andrew Judde (age 96) died.
In 1602 Mary Mathews died.