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: Bagot
On 21st March 1644 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet was born to Edward Bagot 2nd Baronet [aged 27].
Around 1656 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 11] educated Christ Church College.
On 27th September 1660 [his grandfather] Hervey Bagot 1st Baronet [aged 69] died at Field Hall, Rugeley. His son [his father] Edward [aged 44] succeeded 2nd Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
In 1666 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 21] admitted Middle Temple.
In June 1670 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 26] and Jane Salusbury were married.
In 1673 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 28] admitted Middle Temple.
On 30th May 1673 [his father] Edward Bagot 2nd Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Walter [aged 29] succeeded 3rd Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
On 21st January 1674 [his son] Edward Bagot 4th Baronet was born to Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 29] and [his wife] Jane Salusbury. He married before 3rd August 1702 Frances Wagstaffe.
On 3rd March 1674 [his daughter] Elizabeth Bagot Countess Uxbridge was born to Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 29] and [his wife] Jane Salusbury. The date improbable since her elder brother was apparently born two months before. She married 7th June 1739 her half fifth cousin once removed Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge, son of William Paget 6th Baron Paget Beaudasert and Frances Pierrepont Baroness Geneville Beaudasert.
In 1678 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 33] was elected MP Staffordshire which he held until 1695.
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 20th July 1695 [his wife] Jane Salusbury died.
Before 3rd August 1702 [his son] Edward Bagot 4th Baronet [aged 28] and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Wagstaffe were married.
On 15th February 1704 Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet [aged 59] died. His son Edward [aged 30] succeeded 4th Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
[his daughter] Anne Bagot was born to Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet and Jane Salusbury.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King David I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 18 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lewis Bagot 
12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bagot 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ann Montgomery 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Bagot 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Bagot 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Hervey Bagot 1st Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Cave of Stanford in Northamptonshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Cave
Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Cave of Stanford
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Danvers 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Danvers
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cave
Great x 4 Grandfather: David Cecil 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Cecil
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Dicons
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Cecil
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Heckington
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Heckington
Father: Edward Bagot 2nd Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England