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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Duke Newcastle upon Tyne is in Dukedoms of England Alphabetically.
There have been three creations of Duke Newcastle upon Tyne:
1st. 1665. William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne. Extinct. 26th July 1691.
2nd. 1694. John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne. Extinct. 15th July 1711.
3rd. 11th August 1715. Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne. Extinct. 17th November 1768.
Duke Newcastle upon Tyne is also in Dukedoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Dukedoms of England.
Summary
1665. William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 72] created.
25th December 1676. Son Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 46] succeeded.
26th July 1691. Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne extinct.
In 1665 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 72] was created 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 34]. Margaret Lucas Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 42] by marriage Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne.
On 25th December 1676 William Cavendish 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 84] died at Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire [Map]. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son Henry [aged 46] succeeded 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne, 2nd Earl Newcastle upon Tyne, 10th Baron Ogle.Frances Pierrepont Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 46] by marriage Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne.
On 26th July 1691 Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 61] died at Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire [Map]. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne, Earl Newcastle upon Tyne extinct. Baron Ogle abeyant.
Duke Newcastle upon Tyne is also in Dukedoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Dukedoms of England.
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1694. John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 31] created.
15th July 1711. John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne extinct.
In 1694 John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 31] was created 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne. Margaret Cavendish Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 32] by marriage Duchess Newcastle upon Tyne.
On 15th July 1711 John Holles 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne [aged 49] died. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne, Earl Clare, Baron Haughton extinct.
Duke Newcastle upon Tyne is also in Dukedoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Dukedoms of England.
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11th August 1715. Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne [aged 22] created.
17th November 1768. Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne extinct.
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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On 11th August 1715 Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne [aged 22] was created 1st Duke Newcastle upon Tyne, 1st Marquess Clare with a special remainder to his brother Henry Pelham [aged 20].
On 17th November 1768 Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne [aged 75] died without issue. He was buried in the Pelham family vault at All Saint's Church, Laughton. Duke Newcastle upon Tyne, Marquess Clare, Earl Clare, Viscount Haughton and Baron Pelham of Laughton extinct.
Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton 2nd Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne [aged 48] succeeded 2nd Duke Newcastle under Lyme.
Thomas Pelham 1st Earl Chichester [aged 40] succeeded 2nd Baron Pelham of Stanmer in Sussex and 6th Baronet Pelham of Laughton.