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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Codnor, Derbyshire is in Amber Valley, Derbyshire.
See: Codnor Castle Codnor [Map].
In 1154 Mabilia Grey was born to Anchitel Grey [aged 24] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
Around 1204 William Grey was born to Henry Grey [aged 43] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
Around 1255 Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor was born to John Grey [aged 30] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. He married before 1282 Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor, daughter of Hugh Courtenay 3rd Baron Okehampton and Eleanor Despencer Baroness Okehampton, and had issue.
Around 1282 Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor was born to Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 27] and Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. He married before 1302 Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor, daughter of Robert Fitzpayn 1st Baron Fitzpayn and Isabella Clifford, and had issue.
In 1285 Lucy Grey Baroness Dudley was born to Henry Grey 1st Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 30] and Eleanor Courtenay Baroness Grey Codnor at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. She married in or before 1318 John Somery 4th Baron Dudley, son of Roger Somery 3rd Baron Dudley and Agnes Unknown Baroness Dudley, and had issue.
Around 1302 Joan Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 20] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 15] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. She married (1) her fourth cousin once removed William Harcourt and had issue (2) after 6th June 1349 her third cousin Ralph Ferrers, son of Henry Ferrers 2nd Baron Ferrers of Groby and Isabel Verdun Baroness Ferrers Groby.
Around 1305 John Grey 3rd Baron Grey of Codnor was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 23] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 18] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. He married in or before 1331 Alice Lisle Baroness Grey Codnor and had issue.
Around 1306 Henry Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 24] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 19] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
Around 1310 Gilbert Grey was born to Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 28] and Joan Fitzpayn Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 23] at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
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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On 10th March 1335 Richard Grey 2nd Baron Grey of Codnor [aged 53] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map]. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Baron Grey of Codnor.
In 1344 Alice Lisle Baroness Grey Codnor [aged 35] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
On 14th December 1392 Henry Grey [aged 61] died at Codnor, Derbyshire [Map].
Codnor Castle Codnor is also in Castles in Derbyshire.
In 1481 David Zouche was born to John Zouche [aged 51] and Elizabeth St John [aged 33] at Codnor Castle Codnor [Map]. He married 1519 Margaret Bourchier 1st Baroness Bryan, daughter of Humphrey Bourchier and Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey.