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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Ramsay Richard Reinagle. "Dover Castle [Map]".
On 19th March 1776 Ramsay Richard Reinagle was born.
1800. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 23]. "Market Place, Norwich".
1810. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 33]. Portrait of John Constable [aged 33].
1810. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 33]. Portrait of Frances Wyndham Lady Burrell [aged 21].
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.
1813. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 36]. Portrait of Richard Arkwright [aged 57].
Richard Arkwright: On 19th December 1755 he was born to Richard Arkwright. On 19th December 1817 Anna Maria Catherine Price-Clarke Marchioness Ormonde died. It isn't clear who inherited Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map] after her death, and who sold it to Richard Arkwright in 1827. On 23rd April 1843 Richard Arkwright died. His son Captain Robert Arkwright inherited Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Derbyshire [Map].
1815. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 38]. Portrait of Thomas William Coke 1st Earl of Leicester.
1828. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 51]. Portrait of Jane Whitaker Lady Crewe [aged 29].
Jane Whitaker Lady Crewe: In 1799 she was born to Reverend Thomas Whitaker. In 1819 George Crewe 8th Baronet and she were married. In 1881 she died.
1828. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 51]. Portrait of Félicité Anne Josephe de Wattines Lady Scarsdale [aged 63].
Félicité Anne Josephe de Wattines Lady Scarsdale: Around 1765 she was born to Francois Joseph Watines. On 18th November 1798 Nathaniel Curzon 2nd Baron Scarsdale and she were married. On 5th December 1804 Nathaniel Curzon 1st Baron Scarsdale died. His son Nathaniel succeeded 2nd Baron Scarsdale, 6th Baronet Curzon of Kedleston in Derbyshire, 6th Baronet Curzon of Nova Scotia. She by marriage Baroness Scarsdale. On 16th December 1850 she died. She was buried at Kedleston, Derbyshire [Map].
1828. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 51]. Portrait of Nathaniel Curzon 2nd Baron Scarsdale [aged 75].
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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1828. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 51]. Portrait of George Crewe 8th Baronet [aged 32] and his son John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet [aged 4].
John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet: In 1824 he was born to George Crewe 8th Baronet and Jane Whitaker Lady Crewe. On 1st January 1844 George Crewe 8th Baronet died at Calke Abbey [Map]. His son John succeeded 9th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. Before 14th October 1846 John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet and Eliza Lovell Lady Harpur were married. In 1886 John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet died. His son Vauncey succeeded 10th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
Around 1830. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 53]. "High Tor, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire [Map]".
1840. Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 63]. A View of Carshalton.
On 17th November 1862 Ramsay Richard Reinagle [aged 86] died.