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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Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
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10th March 1661. Brian Broughton 1st Baronet [aged 42] created. See 1661 Charles II Continues to Reward those who Supported His Restoration.
30th July 1708. Son Thomas Broughton 2nd Baronet [aged 58] succeeded.
1710. Son Brian Broughton 3rd Baronet [aged 32] succeeded.
12th September 1724. Son Brian Broughton-Delves 4th Baronet [aged 7] succeeded.
11th August 1744. Son Brian Broughton-Delves 5th Baronet [aged 4] succeeded.
1766. Brother Thomas Broughton 6th Baronet [aged 20] succeeded.
1813. Son John Delves Broughton 7th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
9th August 1847. Brother Henry Delves Broughton 8th Baronet [aged 70] succeeded.
3rd November 1851. Son Henry Delves Broughton 9th Baronet [aged 43] succeeded.
26th February 1899. Son Delves Louis Broughton 10th Baronet [aged 41] succeeded.
15th April 1914. Son Major John Delves Broughton 11th Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
5th December 1942. Son Major Evelyn Delves Broughton 12th Baronet [aged 27] succeeded.
5th January 1993. Third Cousin Once Removed David Delves Broughton 13th Baronet [aged 50] succeeded.
13th May 2021. Brother Geoffrey Delves Boughton 14th Baronet [aged 58] succeeded.
In early 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 30] rewarded of further tranche of those who supported his Restoration...
On 2nd January 1661 Henry Bedingfield 1st Baronet [aged 46] was created 1st Baronet Bedingfield of Oxburgh in Norfolk.
On 10th January 1661 Andrew Rutherford 1st Earl Teviot was created 1st Baron Rutherford with special remainder to his heirs and assignees whatsoever, and that under what provisions, restrictions, and conditions the said Lord Rutherford should think fit.
On 23rd January 1661 John Cole 1st Baronet [aged 41] was created Baronet Cole of Newland.
On 23rd February 1661 Edward Smythe 1st Baronet [aged 41] was created 1st Baronet Smythe.
On 4th March 1661 Compton Reade 1st Baronet [aged 36] was created 1st Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire. Mary Cornwall Lady Reade [aged 31] by marriage Lady Reade of Barton in Berkshire.
On 10th March 1661 Brian Broughton 1st Baronet [aged 42] was created 1st Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 20th March 1661 Thomas Rich 1st Baronet [aged 60] was created 1st Baronet Rich of Sonning in Berkshire.
On 29th March 1661 Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley [aged 21] was created 1st Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath.
On 30th March 1661 James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde [aged 50] was created 1st Duke Ormonde by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde [aged 45] by marriage Duchess Ormonde.
On 30th March 1661 John Fettiplace 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire. Anne Wenman Lady Fettiplace [aged 31] by marriage Lady Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire.
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On 30th July 1708 Brian Broughton 1st Baronet [aged 90] died. His son Thomas [aged 58] succeeded 2nd Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. Rhoda Amcotts Lady Broughton [aged 54] by marriage Brian Broughton 1st Baronet.
In 1710 Thomas Broughton 2nd Baronet [aged 60] died. His son Brian [aged 32] succeeded 3rd Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 12th September 1724 Brian Broughton 3rd Baronet [aged 46] died. His son Brian [aged 7] succeeded 4th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 11th August 1744 Brian Broughton-Delves 4th Baronet [aged 27] died. His son Brian [aged 4] succeeded 5th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
In 1766 Brian Broughton-Delves 5th Baronet [aged 26] died. His brother Thomas [aged 20] succeeded 6th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 1st August 1766 Thomas Broughton 6th Baronet [aged 21] and Mary Wicker Lady Boughton were married. She by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 6th June 1787 Thomas Broughton 6th Baronet [aged 42] and Anne Windsor Lady Broughton [aged 26] were married. She by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. She the daughter of Other Lewis Windsor 4th Earl Plymouth and Catherine Archer Countess Plymouth [aged 50].
In 1813 Thomas Broughton 6th Baronet [aged 67] died. His son John [aged 43] succeeded 7th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. Elizabeth Egerton Lady Broughton by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
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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On 9th August 1847 John Delves Broughton 7th Baronet [aged 78] died without issue. His brother Henry [aged 70] succeeded 8th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. Mary Pigott Lady Broughton [aged 59] by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 3rd November 1851 Henry Delves Broughton 8th Baronet [aged 74] died. His son Henry [aged 43] succeeded 9th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 21st December 1887 Delves Louis Broughton 10th Baronet [aged 30] and Mary Evelyn Cotton Lady Broughton [aged 23] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 26th February 1899 Henry Delves Broughton 9th Baronet [aged 90] died. His son Delves [aged 41] succeeded 10th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 15th April 1914 Delves Louis Broughton 10th Baronet [aged 56] died. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 11th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. Vera Edyth Griffith-Boscawen Lady Boughton [aged 20] by marriage Lady Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 5th December 1942 Major John Delves Broughton 11th Baronet [aged 59] committed suicide. His son Evelyn [aged 27] succeeded 12th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.
On 5th January 1993 Major Evelyn Delves Broughton 12th Baronet [aged 77] died. His third cousin once removed David [aged 50] succeeded 13th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire. It isn't clear whether he ever claimed the title.
On 13th May 2021 David Delves Broughton 13th Baronet [aged 79] died. His brother Geoffrey [aged 58] succeeded 14th Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.