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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Marquess Camden is in Marquessates of England Alphabetically, Marquessates of England Chronologically, Extant Marquessates of England.
Summary
1812. John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 53] created.
8th October 1840. Son George Pratt 2nd Marquess Camden [aged 41] succeeded.
6th August 1866. Son John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden [aged 26] succeeded.
4th May 1872. Son John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden succeeded.
15th December 1943. Son John Pratt 5th Marquess Camden [aged 44] succeeded.
22nd March 1983. Son David George Pratt 6th Marquess Camden [aged 52] succeeded.
In 1812 John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 53] was created 1st Marquess Camden, 1st Earl Brecknock. Frances Molesworth Marchioness Camden [aged 56] by marriage Marchioness Camden.
On 8th October 1840 John Jeffreys Pratt 1st Marquess Camden [aged 81] died in Seale, Surrey. His son George [aged 41] succeeded 2nd Marquess Camden, 2nd Earl Brecknock, 3rd Earl Camden, 3rd Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 3rd Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent. Harriet Murray Marchioness Camden [aged 27] by marriage Marchioness Camden.
On 6th August 1866 George Pratt 2nd Marquess Camden [aged 67] died at his country seat Bayham Abbey, Tunbridge Wells [Map]. His son John [aged 26] succeeded 3rd Marquess Camden, 3rd Earl Brecknock, 4th Earl Camden, 4th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 4th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 4th May 1872 John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden [aged 31] died at Eaton Square, Belgravia. His son John succeeded 4th Marquess Camden, 4th Earl Brecknock, 5th Earl Camden, 5th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 5th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 2nd June 1898 John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden [aged 26] and Joan Marion Neville Marchioness Camden [aged 21] were married at St Alban's Church. She by marriage Marchioness Camden. She the daughter of Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny [aged 43] and Violet Streatfeild. He the son of John Charles Pratt 3rd Marquess Camden and Clementina Augusta Spencer-Churchill Countess Camden.
On 15th December 1943 John Pratt 4th Marquess Camden [aged 71] died. His son John [aged 44] succeeded 5th Marquess Camden, 5th Earl Brecknock, 6th Earl Camden, 6th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 6th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.
On 22nd March 1983 John Pratt 5th Marquess Camden [aged 83] died. His son David [aged 52] succeeded 6th Marquess Camden, 6th Earl Brecknock, 7th Earl Camden, 7th Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent, 7th Baron Camden of Camden Place in Kent.