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 Kimberley is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1886. John Wodehouse 1st Earl Kimberley [aged 59] created.
8th April 1902. Son John Wodehouse 2nd Earl Kimberley [aged 54] succeeded.
7th January 1932. Son John Wodehouse 3rd Earl Kimberley [aged 48] succeeded.
16th April 1941. Son John Wodehouse 4th Earl Kimberley [aged 16] succeeded.
26th May 2002. Son John Armine Wodehouse 5th Earl Kimberley [aged 51] succeeded.
In 1886 John Wodehouse 1st Earl Kimberley [aged 59] was created 1st Earl Kimberley. Florence Fitzgibbon Countess Kimberley [aged 61] by marriage Countess Kimberley.
On 8th April 1902 John Wodehouse 1st Earl Kimberley [aged 76] died at 35 Lowndes Square, Belgravia. His son John [aged 54] succeeded 2nd Earl Kimberley, 4th Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 9th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Isabel Geraldine Stracey Countess Kimberley by marriage Countess Kimberley.
On 7th January 1932 John Wodehouse 2nd Earl Kimberley [aged 83] died. His son John [aged 48] succeeded 3rd Earl Kimberley, 5th Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 10th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Frances Margaret Irby Countess Kimberley [aged 47] by marriage Countess Kimberley.
On 16th April 1941 John Wodehouse 3rd Earl Kimberley [aged 57] died. His son John [aged 16] succeeded 4th Earl Kimberley, 6th Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 11th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall.
On 27th October 1945 John Wodehouse 4th Earl Kimberley [aged 21] and Diana Evelyn Legh Countess Kimberley [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Kimberley. They were divorced in 1949. He the son of John Wodehouse 3rd Earl Kimberley and Frances Margaret Irby Countess Kimberley [aged 60]. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 26th May 2002 John Wodehouse 4th Earl Kimberley [aged 78] died. His son John [aged 51] succeeded 5th Earl Kimberley, 7th Baron Wodehouse of Kimberley in Norfolk, 12th Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall.