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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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William Logsdail is in Painters.
On 25th May 1859 William Logsdail was born to [his father] George Logsdail (age 32) at 19 Lincoln Cathedral Close.
George Logsdail: In 1827 he was born. In 1905 he died.
1875. William Logsdail (age 15). Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
1888. William Logsdail (age 28). St Martin in the Fields Church [Map]
In 1892 William Logsdail (age 32) and May Ashman of Necton (age 22) were married. They had three children.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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1904. William Logsdail (age 44). Picture of Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
In or before 1905. William Logsdail (age 45). Portrait of his father [his father] George Logsdail (age 77).
In 1905 [his father] George Logsdail (age 78) died.
1905. William Logsdail (age 45). Portrait of the artist's wife [his wife] May Ashman of Necton (age 35).
May Ashman of Necton: In 1870 she was born. In 1892 William Logsdail and she were married. They had three children.
1909. William Logsdail (age 49). Portrait of George Nathaniel Curzon 1st Marquess Kedleston (age 49).
1909. William Logsdail (age 49). Portrait of Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon 4th Baron Scarsdale (age 77).
Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon 4th Baron Scarsdale: On 12th July 1831 he was born to Alfred Curzon and Sophia Holden. On 3rd July 1856 Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon 4th Baron Scarsdale and Blanche Pocklington Senhouse Baroness Scarsdale were married. On 12th November 1856 Nathaniel Curzon 3rd Baron Scarsdale died. His nephew Alfred succeeded 4th Baron Scarsdale, 8th Baronet Curzon of Kedleston in Derbyshire, 8th Baronet Curzon of Nova Scotia. Blanche Pocklington Senhouse Baroness Scarsdale by marriage Baroness Scarsdale. On 23rd March 1916 Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon 4th Baron Scarsdale died. His son George succeeded 5th Baron Scarsdale, 9th Baronet Curzon of Kedleston in Derbyshire, 9th Baronet Curzon of Nova Scotia.
1909. William Logsdail (age 49). Portrait of Mary Victoria Leiter Baroness Curzon Kedleston.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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1916. William Logsdail (age 56). Portrait of a Nurse.
1920. William Logsdail (age 60). Portrait of Agnes Elizabeth Courtenay Viscountess Halifax.
In 1923 [his son] Edward Logsdail (age 27) died.
Before 1944. William Logsdail (age 84). Self-Portrait.
On 3rd September 1944 William Logsdail (age 85) died.