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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All Souls College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
In 1503 John Mason was born at Abingdon, Berkshire. Illegitimate. He was either the son of a cowherd and a sister of Abbot Thomas Pentecost aka Rowland, or a son of Abbot Thomas Pentecost aka Rowland who played an important role in John's education sending him to All Souls College, Oxford University where he became a Fellow in 1521, was awarded BA on 8th July 1521 and MA on 21st February 1525. He married before 1561 Elizabeth Isley.
On 19th December 1534 Dean Seth Holland was awarded BA at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1548 John Griffith educated at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1551 John Griffith was awarded Bachelor of Civil Law at All Souls College, Oxford University.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 6th March 1561. The vj day of Marche was bered in sant Gorge parryche in Sowthwarke, the wyche he cam owtt of the kynges bynche, master Seth Holand, latt dene of Vossetur, [Worcester] and the master of All Solles colege in Oxford, and a lx men of gentyllmen of the in of the corttes, and of Oxford, browth ym to the chyrche, for he was a grett lernydman.
In 1563 John Griffith was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1570 John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 17) commenced his education at All Souls College, Oxford University being awarded BA in 1578.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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In 1672 Henry Godolphin (age 23) was awarded Master of Arts at All Souls College, Oxford University.
On 11th July 1685 Henry Godolphin (age 36) was awarded Bachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity at All Souls College, Oxford University.
Around 1800 Spencer Rodney 5th Baron Rodney (age 14) was educated at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1807 Spencer Rodney 5th Baron Rodney (age 21) was awarded Bachelor of Arts at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1811 Spencer Rodney 5th Baron Rodney (age 25) was awarded Master of Arts: Oxford University at All Souls College, Oxford University.