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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14th February 1663. James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch (age 13) created.
15th July 1685. James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch forfeit. See Execution of the Duke of Monmouth.
22nd March 1743. Grandson Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch (age 48) restored.
22nd April 1751. Grandson Henry Scott 3rd Duke Buccleuch (age 4) succeeded.
11th January 1812. Son Charles Scott 4th Duke Buccleuch 6th Duke Queensberry (age 39) succeeded.
20th April 1819. Son Walter Scott 5th Duke Buccleuch 7th Duke Queensberry succeeded.
16th April 1884. Son William Scott 6th Duke Buccleuch 8th Duke Queensberry (age 52) succeeded.
5th November 1914. Son John Scott 7th Duke Buccleuch 9th Duke Queensberry (age 50) succeeded.
19th October 1935. Son Walter Scott 8th Duke Buccleuch 10th Duke Queensberry (age 40) succeeded.
4th October 1973. Son Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott 9th Duke Buccleuch 11th Duke Queensberry (age 50) succeeded.
4th September 2007. Son Richard Scott 10th Duke of Buccleuch, 12th Duke of Queensbury (age 53) succeeded.
On 14th February 1663 James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch (age 13) was created 1st Duke Monmouth, 1st Earl Doncaster, 1st Baron Scott of Tynedale by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 32).
Before 15th July 1685 James Scott 1st Duke Monmouth 1st Duke Buccleuch (age 36) was attainted; Duke Monmouth, Earl Doncaster, Baron Scott of Tynedale, Duke Buccleuch, Earl Dalkeith, Baron Scott of Whitchester and Eskdale forfeit. The Act of Parliament Act of Attainder, 1 Ja. 2. c. 2: "Whereas James Duke of Monmouth has in an hostile Manner Invaded this Kingdom and is now in open Rebellion Laying War against the King contrary to the Duty of his Allegiance, Be it enacted by the Kings most Excellent Majesty by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons in this Parliament assembled and by the Authorities of the same, That the said James Duke of Monmouth Stand and be Convicted and Attainted of High-Treason and that he suffer Paines of Death and Incurr all Forfeitures as a Traitor Convicted and Attainted of High Treason."
On 22nd March 1743 Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch (age 48) was restored 2nd Earl Doncaster, 2nd Baron Scott of Tynedale.
On 4th September 1744 Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch (age 49) and Alice Powell Duchess Buccleuch (age 42) were married. She by marriage Duchess Buccleuch, Countess Doncaster. He the son of James Scott and Henrietta Hyde Countess Dalkeith.
On 22nd April 1751 Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch (age 56) died. He was buried at Eton College Chapel [Map]. His grandson Henry (age 4) succeeded 3rd Duke Buccleuch, 3rd Earl Doncaster, 3rd Baron Scott of Tynedale.
On 11th January 1812 Henry Scott 3rd Duke Buccleuch (age 65) died. His son Charles (age 39) succeeded 4th Duke Buccleuch, 6th Duke Queensberry, 4th Earl Doncaster, 4th Baron Scott of Tynedale. Harriet Katherine Townshend Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensbury (age 38) by marriage Duchess Buccleuch.
On 20th April 1819 Charles Scott 4th Duke Buccleuch 6th Duke Queensberry (age 46) died. His son Walter succeeded 5th Duke Buccleuch, 7th Duke Queensberry, 5th Earl Doncaster, 5th Baron Scott of Tynedale.
On 16th April 1884 Walter Scott 5th Duke Buccleuch 7th Duke Queensberry died at Bowhill. He was buried in Buccleuch Crypt, St Nicholas Church, Dalkeith. His son William (age 52) succeeded 6th Duke Buccleuch, 8th Duke Queensberry, 6th Earl Doncaster, 6th Baron Scott of Tynedale. Louisa Jane Hamilton Duchess Buccleuch and Queensbury (age 47) by marriage Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensberry.
On 5th November 1914 William Scott 6th Duke Buccleuch 8th Duke Queensberry (age 83) died. His son John (age 50) succeeded 7th Duke Buccleuch, 9th Duke Queensberry, 7th Earl Doncaster, 7th Baron Scott of Tynedale. Margaret Alice "Molly" Bridgeman Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensbury (age 42) by marriage Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensberry.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 19th October 1935 John Scott 7th Duke Buccleuch 9th Duke Queensberry (age 71) died at Bowhill House, Bowhill. His son Walter (age 40) succeeded 8th Duke Buccleuch, 10th Duke Queensberry, 8th Earl Doncaster, 8th Baron Scott of Tynedale. Vreda Lascelles Duchess Buccleuch and Queensbury (age 35) by marriage Duchess Buccleuch Duchess Queensberry.
On 4th October 1973 Walter Scott 8th Duke Buccleuch 10th Duke Queensberry (age 78) died. His son Walter (age 50) succeeded 9th Duke Buccleuch, 11th Duke Queensberry, 9th Earl Doncaster, 9th Baron Scott of Tynedale. Jane McNeill Duchess of Buccleuch (age 43) by marriage Duchess Buccleuch.
On 4th September 2007 Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott 9th Duke Buccleuch 11th Duke Queensberry (age 83) died. His son Richard (age 53) succeeded 10th Duke Buccleuch, 12th Duke Queensberry, 10th Earl Doncaster, 10th Baron Scott of Tynedale.