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 Pomfret aka Pontefract is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
27th December 1721. Thomas Fermor 1st Earl Pomfret (age 23) created.
8th July 1753. Son George Fermor 2nd Earl Pomfret (age 31) succeeded.
1785. Son George Fermor 3rd Earl Pomfret (age 16) succeeded.
7th April 1830. Brother Thomas Fermor 4th Earl Pomfret (age 59) succeeded.
29th June 1833. Son George William Fermor 5th Earl Pomfret (age 8) succeeded.
8th June 1867. George William Fermor 5th Earl Pomfret extinct.
On 27th December 1721 Thomas Fermor 1st Earl Pomfret (age 23) was created 1st Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract. Henriette Louise Jeffreys Countess Pomfret (age 23) by marriage Countess Pomfret aka Pontefract.
On 8th July 1753 Thomas Fermor 1st Earl Pomfret (age 55) died. His son George (age 31) succeeded 2nd Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract, 3rd Baron Leominster, 4th Baronet Fermor of Easton Neston in Northamptonshire.
In 1764 George Fermor 2nd Earl Pomfret (age 42) and Anna Maria Delagard Countess Pomfret (age 28) were married. She by marriage Countess Pomfret aka Pontefract. He the son of Thomas Fermor 1st Earl Pomfret and Henriette Louise Jeffreys Countess Pomfret.
In 1785 George Fermor 2nd Earl Pomfret (age 63) died. His son George (age 16) succeeded 3rd Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract, 4th Baron Leominster, 5th Baronet Fermor of Easton Neston in Northamptonshire.
On 7th April 1830 George Fermor 3rd Earl Pomfret (age 62) died without issue. On His brother Thomas (age 59) succeeded 4th Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract. Amabel Borough (age 30) by marriage Countess Pomfret aka Pontefract.
On 29th June 1833 Thomas Fermor 4th Earl Pomfret (age 62) died. His son George (age 8) succeeded 5th Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract, 5th Baron Leominster, 6th Baronet Fermor of Easton Neston in Northamptonshire.
On 8th June 1867 George William Fermor 5th Earl Pomfret (age 42) died unmarried. Earl Pomfret aka Pontefract, Baron Leominster, Baronet Fermor of Easton Neston in Northamptonshire extinct.