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 Clayton is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1732. William Clayton 1st Baronet created.
28th December 1744. Son Kenrick Clayton 2nd Baronet [aged 31] succeeded.
10th March 1769. Son Robert Clayton 3rd Baronet [aged 29] succeeded.
10th May 1799. First Cousin William Clayton 4th Baronet [aged 37] succeeded.
26th January 1834. Son William Clayton 5th Baronet [aged 47] succeeded.
19th September 1866. Grandson William Robert Clayton 6th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
1914. Second Cousin Gilbert Augustus Clayton-East 7th and 3rd Baronet [aged 67] succeeded.
26th September 1925. Son George Frederick Lancelot Clayton-East 8th and 4th Baronet [aged 53] succeeded.
27th April 1926. Son Robert Alan Clayton-East-Clayton 9th and 5th Baronet [aged 18] succeeded.
1st September 1932. Second Cousin Twice Removed Harold Dudley Clayton 10th Baronet [aged 55] succeeded.
19th October 1951. Son Arthur Harold Clayton 11th Baronet [aged 48] succeeded.
6th August 1985. Son David Robert Clayton 12th Baronet [aged 48] succeeded.
22nd April 2021. Son Robert Philip Clayton 13th Baronet [aged 45] succeeded.
In 1732 William Clayton 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 28th December 1744 William Clayton 1st Baronet died. His son Kenrick [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 10th March 1769 Kenrick Clayton 2nd Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Robert [aged 29] succeeded 3rd Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 10th May 1799 Robert Clayton 3rd Baronet [aged 59] died. His first cousin William [aged 37] succeeded 4th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey. Mary East Lady Clayton [aged 33] by marriage Lady Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 26th January 1834 William Clayton 4th Baronet [aged 71] died. His son William [aged 47] succeeded 5th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 19th September 1866 William Clayton 5th Baronet [aged 80] died. His grandson William [aged 24] succeeded 6th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
In 1914 William Robert Clayton 6th Baronet [aged 71] died. His second cousin Gilbert [aged 67] succeeded 7th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 26th September 1925 Gilbert Augustus Clayton-East 7th and 3rd Baronet [aged 79] died. His son George [aged 53] succeeded 8th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey, 4th Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 27th April 1926 George Frederick Lancelot Clayton-East 8th and 4th Baronet [aged 53] died. His son Robert [aged 18] succeeded 9th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey, 5th Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 1st September 1932 Robert Alan Clayton-East-Clayton 9th and 5th Baronet [aged 24] died without issue. Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire extinct. His second cousin twice removed Harold [aged 55] succeeded 10th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey. Leila Cecilia Clayton Lady Clayton [aged 50] by marriage Lady Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 19th October 1951 Harold Dudley Clayton 10th Baronet [aged 74] died. His son Arthur [aged 48] succeeded 11th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 6th August 1985 Arthur Harold Clayton 11th Baronet [aged 81] died. His son David [aged 48] succeeded 12th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
On 22nd April 2021 David Robert Clayton 12th Baronet [aged 84] died. His son Robert [aged 45] succeeded 13th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.
Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
17th August 1838. East George Clayton-East 1st Baronet [aged 44] created.
6th March 1851. Son Gilbert East Gilbert East 2nd Baronet [aged 27] succeeded.
12th August 1866. Son Gilbert Augustus Clayton-East 7th and 3rd Baronet [aged 20] succeeded.
26th September 1925. Son George Frederick Lancelot Clayton-East 8th and 4th Baronet [aged 53] succeeded.
27th April 1926. Son Robert Alan Clayton-East-Clayton 9th and 5th Baronet [aged 18] succeeded.
1st September 1932. Robert Alan Clayton-East-Clayton 9th and 5th Baronet extinct.
On 17th August 1838 East George Clayton-East 1st Baronet [aged 44] was created 1st Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 6th March 1851 East George Clayton-East 1st Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Gilbert [aged 27] succeeded 2nd Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 12th August 1866 Gilbert East Gilbert East 2nd Baronet [aged 42] died. His son Gilbert [aged 20] succeeded 3rd Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 26th September 1925 Gilbert Augustus Clayton-East 7th and 3rd Baronet [aged 79] died. His son George [aged 53] succeeded 8th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey, 4th Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 27th April 1926 George Frederick Lancelot Clayton-East 8th and 4th Baronet [aged 53] died. His son Robert [aged 18] succeeded 9th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey, 5th Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire.
On 1st September 1932 Robert Alan Clayton-East-Clayton 9th and 5th Baronet [aged 24] died without issue. Baronet Clayton-East of Hall Place in Berkshire extinct. His second cousin twice removed Harold [aged 55] succeeded 10th Baronet Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey. Leila Cecilia Clayton Lady Clayton [aged 50] by marriage Lady Clayton of Marden Park in Surrey.