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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Earl Buckinghamshire is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1746. John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 52] created.
22nd September 1756. Son John Hobart 2nd Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 33] succeeded.
3rd August 1793. Half Brother George Hobart 3rd Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 61] succeeded.
14th November 1804. Son Robert Hobart 4th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 44] succeeded.
4th February 1816. Nephew George Hobart-Hampden 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire [aged 26] succeeded.
1st February 1849. Brother Augustus Edward Hobart-Hampden 6th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 55] succeeded.
1885. Grandson Sidney Carr Hobart-Hampden-Mercer-Henderson 7th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 24] succeeded.
15th January 1930. Son John Hampden Mercer-Henderson 8th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 23] succeeded.
2nd January 1963. Second Cousin Vere Hobart-Hampden 9th Earl of Buckinghamshire [aged 61] succeeded.
19th April 1983. Second Cousin Once Removed George Hobart-Hampden 10th Earl of Buckinghamshire [aged 38] succeeded.
In 1746 John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 52] was created 1st Earl Buckinghamshire. Elizabeth Bristow Countess Buckinghamshire by marriage Countess Buckinghamshire.
On 22nd September 1756 John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 62] died. His son John [aged 33] succeeded 2nd Earl Buckinghamshire, 2nd Baron Hobart, 6th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. Mary Anne Drury Countess Buckinghamshire [aged 16] by marriage Countess Buckinghamshire.
Before 20th February 1772 John Hobart 2nd Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 48] and Caroline Conolly Countess Buckinghamshire were married. She by marriage Countess Buckinghamshire. He the son of John Hobart 1st Earl Buckinghamshire and Judith Britiffe.
On 3rd August 1793 John Hobart 2nd Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 69] died. His half brother George [aged 61] succeeded 3rd Earl Buckinghamshire, 3rd Baron Hobart, 7th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. Albinia Bertie Countess Buckinghamshire [aged 54] by marriage Countess Buckinghamshire. Harriet Hobart Viscountess Belmore [aged 31] inherited Blickling Hall, Norfolk [Map].
On 14th November 1804 George Hobart 3rd Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 73] died. His son Robert [aged 44] succeeded 4th Earl Buckinghamshire, 8th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. Eleanor Eden [aged 27] by marriage Countess Buckinghamshire.
On 4th February 1816 Robert Hobart 4th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 55] died from a fall from a horse. His nephew George [aged 26] succeeded 5th Earl Buckinghamshire, 5th Baron Hobart, 9th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk. Monument at All Saints' Church, Nocton [Map] sculpted by John "The Younger" Bacon [aged 39].
George Hobart-Hampden 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire: On 1st May 1789 he was born to George Vere Hobart. On 1st February 1849 George Hobart-Hampden 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire died. His brother Augustus succeeded 6th Earl Buckinghamshire, 6th Baron Hobart, 10th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
On 1st February 1849 George Hobart-Hampden 5th Earl of Buckinghamshire [aged 59] died. His brother Augustus [aged 55] succeeded 6th Earl Buckinghamshire, 6th Baron Hobart, 10th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
In 1885 Augustus Edward Hobart-Hampden 6th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 91] died. His grandson Sidney [aged 24] succeeded 7th Earl Buckinghamshire, 7th Baron Hobart, 11th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
On 15th January 1930 Sidney Carr Hobart-Hampden-Mercer-Henderson 7th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 23] succeeded 8th Earl Buckinghamshire, 8th Baron Hobart, 12th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
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 2nd January 1963 John Hampden Mercer-Henderson 8th Earl Buckinghamshire [aged 56] died unmarried at Edward VII's Royal Hospital, Marylebone. His second cousin Vere [aged 61] succeeded 9th Earl Buckinghamshire, 9th Baron Hobart, 13th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
On 19th April 1983 Vere Hobart-Hampden 9th Earl of Buckinghamshire [aged 81] died. His second cousin once removed George [aged 38] succeeded 10th Earl Buckinghamshire, 10th Baron Hobart, 14th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.