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: Stapleton
On 10th February 1707 [his father] John Stapylton 3rd Baronet [aged 24] and [his mother] Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton [aged 20] were married at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. They had eight sons and five daughters.
Around 1708 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet was born to John Stapylton 3rd Baronet [aged 25] and Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton [aged 21].
On 16th November 1726 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 18] matriculated University College, Oxford University.
On 23rd November 1729 [his grandfather] Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet [aged 72] died. His son [his father] John [aged 46] succeeded 3rd Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire. [his mother] Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton [aged 42] by marriage Lady Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 24th October 1733 [his father] John Stapylton 3rd Baronet [aged 50] died from a fall from a horse on the way to attend a parliamentary adoption meeting at York, where he was to be adopted as the Tory candidate for the county at the impending general election. His son Miles [aged 25] succeeded 4th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
In 1734 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 26] was elected MP Yorkshire.
In May 1738 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 30] and Anne Waller were married.
On 3rd February 1743 [his mother] Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton [aged 56] died.
On 14th May 1752 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 44] died. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map] on 18 May 1752. His brother Brian [aged 40] succeeded 5th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 13th November 1791 [his former wife] Anne Waller died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 17 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Stapleton 
22 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Stapleton 23 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 2 Grandfather: Bryan Stapleton 24 x Great Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Sharington of Lacock in Wiltshire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Olive Sharington
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Paggett of Lacock Abbey
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Stapylton aka Stapleton 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Slingsby of Scriven
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Slingsby of Scriven 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Percy 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Slingsby 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Vavasour 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Vavasour
GrandFather: Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Conyers Darcy 7th Baron Darcy of Knayth, 1st Baron Darcy Meinhill, 4th Baron Conyers 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Conyers 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Conyers Darcy 1st Earl Holderness 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 1st Baronet 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy Belasyse Baroness Darcy and Conyers 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Fairfax
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy Lady Stapylton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Rokeby
Great x 2 Grandmother: Grace Rokeby
Father: John Stapylton 3rd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Anne Kaye Lady Stapylton
Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Francis Sandys of Scroby, Nottinghamshire
Mother: Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton