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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Corpus Christi College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
Around 1515 Bishop Richard Foxe (age 67) founded Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1523 Bishop Richard Pate graduated BA from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Around 1544 Giles Strangeways (age 15) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1595 Robert More (age 13) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1598 Robert More (age 16) was awarded Bachelor of Arts at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 13th November 1609 Edward Spencer (age 15) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 18th February 1612 Edward Spencer (age 17) graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1649 James Hayes (age 12) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1706 Thomas Turner (age 60) began what are now the Fellows' buildings at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, to a design attributed to Henry Aldrich. They were completed in 1712.
On 1st March 1722 Thomas Aston 4th Baronet (age 18) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 24th August 1724 William Morice 3rd Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 7th October 1733 Thomas Stayner (age 68) died at West Hampton, Essex. He was buried at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 9th April 1768 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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On 15th November 1832 John Allen Giles (age 24) was electeda Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Richard Spencer graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.