Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Wrey
On 28th September 1749 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 35) and Mary Edwards Lady Wrey were married at St Stephen's Church, Walbrook. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. There was no issue from the marriage.
In 1755 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 40) and [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 24) were married at Corsham, Wiltshire. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
On 6th May 1761 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey was born to [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 47) and [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 30).
On 11th May 1761 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey was baptised at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 13th April 1784 [his father] Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet (age 70) died. His son [his brother] Bourchier (age 27) succeeded 7th Baronet Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
In 1789 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 27) and Sophia Bethell (age 22) were married.
Around 1801 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 39) was appointed Rector of St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map].
On 2nd December 1813 [his mother] Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey (age 82) died.
On 19th August 1839 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (age 78) died.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 29th August 1839 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Inscrption: In memory of the Revd BOURCHIER WILLIAM WREY, M.A. Son of Sir [his father] BOURCHIER WREY, Bar; and 38 Years Rector of this Parish, who departed this Life, and entered into his Eternal Rest Augst 19th, 1839, Aged 78 Years. Here Affection lingers to recal his noble mien, his gentle dignified address, his amiability, benevolence, and worth, and Piety, with humble thankfulness records, the heavenborn comfort of his latter years, wherein the Name of Jesus proved, his Wisdom, Righteousness and Strength, his Joy in sorrow, his Life in death. Also in memory of [his former wife] SOPHIA (age 72) Wife of the above Br Wm WREY who departed this Life Decr 1st 1848; Aged 81 Years. Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord."
Sophia Bethell: Around 1767 she was born to George Bethell. In 1789 Reverend Bourchier William Wrey and she were married. On 1st December 1848 she died.
On 1st December 1848 [his former wife] Sophia Bethell (age 81) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Wrey 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wrey 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Courtenay 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Chichester Wrey 3rd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Chichester 1st Viscount Chichester 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Chichester Lady Wrey 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Copleston
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bourchier Wrey 4th Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bourchier 3rd Earl Bath 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Bourchier 4th Earl Bath 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Russell Countess Bath 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Bourchier Countess Middlesex 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Oliver St John 3rd Baron St John 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dorothy St John Countess Bath 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Reid Baroness St John Bletso
GrandFather: Bourchier Wrey 5th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandmother: Florence Rolle Lady Wrey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Denys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett
Father: Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Rolle 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Rolle 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Rolle 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Denys Rolle 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Denys
Great x 2 Grandmother: Florence Rolle 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Poulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett
GrandMother: Diana Rolle 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Bruce 1st Lord Kinloss
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bruce 1st Earl Elgin
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Chichester 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Chichester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Harrington 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Christian Bruce 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Grey 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Grey 1st Earl Stamford 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cecil 2nd Earl Exeter 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Cecil Countess Stamford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Drury Countess Exeter 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Reverend Bourchier William Wrey 12 x Great Grand Son of
Mother: Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey