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Paternal Family Tree: Knyvet
Around 1440 William Knyvet was born to [his father] John Knyvet (age 24).
Before 1461 William Knyvet (age 20) and Alice Grey (age 25) were married.
Around 1461 [his son] Edmund Knyvet was born to William Knyvet (age 21) and [his wife] Alice Grey (age 26) at Buckenham Castle, Norfolk [Map]. He married in or before 1484 Eleanor Tyrrell and had issue.
On 6th August 1462 William Beaumont 2nd Viscount Beaumont (age 24) and [his future wife] Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 20) were married. She by marriage Viscountess Beaumont. She the daughter of Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham and [his future mother-in-law] Anne Neville Duchess Buckingham (age 54). He the son of John Beaumont 1st Viscount Beaumont and Katherine Neville Duchess Norfolk (age 62). They were first cousins. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
Around 1471 Roger Clifford (age 34) and [his future wife] Joan Courtenay were married. She the daughter of Thomas Courtenay 5th or 13th Earl Devon and Margaret Beaufort Countess Devon. They were third cousin twice removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward III of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
On 4th April 1474 [his wife] Alice Grey (age 39) died.
Before 1476 William Knyvet (age 35) and Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 33) were married. She the daughter of Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham and Anne Neville Duchess Buckingham (age 67).
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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Around 1476 [his son] Edward Knyvet was born to William Knyvet (age 36) and [his wife] Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 34). He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England. He married after 1511 Margaret le Strange.
On 26th December 1476 [his sister-in-law] Catherine Stafford Countess Shrewsbury and Waterford (age 39) died.
Before 1477 William Beaumont 2nd Viscount Beaumont (age 38) and [his wife] Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 34) were divorced (or the marriage was set aside).
In 1483 [his son] Charles Knyvet of Princethorpe was born to William Knyvet (age 43) and [his wife] Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 41). He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.
Close Rolls Edward IV Edward V Richard III 1476-1485. 23rd October 1483 King Richard III of England (age 31). Leicester, Leicestershire [Map]. Precept to the Sheriff of Devon to issue a proclamation (English) denouncing Thomas Dorset, late Marquess of Dorset (age 28), who holds unshameful and mischievous woman called Shore's wife in adultery, Sir William Noreys (age 42), Sir William Knevet (age 43), Sir Thomas Bourghchier of Barnes, Sir George Broun, knights, John Cheyne, John Noreis, Walter Hungerford, John Russh and John Harecourt of Staunton, who have assembled the Person by the comfort of the great rebel the late duke of Bukyngham (age 29) and bishops of Ely and Salisbury, and offering rewards for their capture and pardon for all who withdraw from them. By K.
In or before 1484 [his son] Edmund Knyvet (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Eleanor Tyrrell were married.
Before 1485 [his wife] Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont (age 42) died.
Before 8th October 1489 William Knyvet (age 49) and Joan Courtenay were married. She the daughter of Thomas Courtenay 5th or 13th Earl Devon and Margaret Beaufort Countess Devon.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1491 [his father] John Knyvet (age 75) died.
In 1504 [his son] Edmund Knyvet (age 43) drowned.
After 1511 [his son] Edward Knyvet (age 35) and [his daughter-in-law] Margaret le Strange (age 40) were married.
On 2nd December 1515 William Knyvet (age 75) died at Wymondham, Norfolk [Map].
[his son] Bennet Knyvet was born to William Knyvet and Alice Grey.
[his daughter] Anne Knyvet was born to William Knyvet and Alice Grey. She married John Thwaites.
[his daughter] Anne Knyvet was born to William Knyvet and Joan Stafford Viscountess Beaumont. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England. She married her half second cousin once removed Charles Clifford and had issue.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Knyvet was born to William Knyvet and Alice Grey.
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Knyvet 
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Knyvet
GrandFather: John Knyvet
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Botetort
Great x 1 Grandmother: Joan Botetort
Father: John Knyvet
GrandMother: Elizabeth Clifton 