Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Paternal Family Tree: Savoy
Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy 1180-1252
In 1195 [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 17] and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Countess Savoy. He the son of [his grandfather] Humbert Savoy III Count Savoy and [his grandmother] Beatrice Macon Countess Savoy.
Around 1207 Archbishop Boniface Savoy was born to Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 29] and Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 27].
Around 1217 [his brother] Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy [aged 20] and [his sister-in-law] Margaret Burgundy Countess Savoy [aged 25] were married. She by marriage Countess Savoy. She the daughter of Hugh III Duke Burgundy and Beatrice of Albon Duchess Burgundy [aged 56]. He the son of [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 39] and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 37]. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 5th June 1219 [his brother-in-law] Raymond IV Count Provence [aged 21] and [his sister] Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Countess Provence. She the daughter of [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 41] and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 39]. He the son of Alfonso Barcelona II Count Provence and Gersenda II Sabran Countess Provence [aged 39]. They were fourth cousins.
In 1224 [his brother] Bishop William of Savoy was elected Bishop Valence.
On 1st March 1233 [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy [aged 55] died. His son [his brother] Amedeo [aged 36] succeeded IV Count Savoy.
In 1239 [his brother] Bishop William of Savoy died.
In 1241 [his brother] Archbishop Philip of Savoy [aged 34] was elected Bishop Valence.
On 18th December 1244 [his brother] Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy [aged 47] and [his sister-in-law] Cecilia Baux Countess Savoy [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Countess Savoy. The difference in their ages was 33 years. He the son of [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 64].
In 1245 [his brother] Archbishop Philip of Savoy [aged 38] was elected Archbishop of Lyons.
On 15th January 1245 Archbishop Boniface Savoy [aged 38] was consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury at Lyon, France [Map] by Pope Innocent IV during the First Council of Lyon.
In 1252 [his brother] Thomas Savoy II Count Flanders [aged 53] and [his sister-in-law] Beatrice Fieschi were married. He the son of [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 72].
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1252 [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy [aged 72] died.
On 24th June 1253 [his brother] Amedeo Savoy IV Count Savoy [aged 56] died without male issue. His son [his nephew] Boniface [aged 8] succeeded Count Savoy.
In 1257 Bishop Hugh de Balsham was elected Bishop of Ely by the monks of Ely contrary to King Henry III of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury Boniface of Savoy [aged 50]. Boniface declared the election invalid, and attempted to install Adam Marsh in the see. Both sides appealed to Rome. The election was confirmed by Pope Alexander IV in 1257.
In 1257 [his brother-in-law] Baldwin Redvers 7th Earl Devon [aged 20] and [his sister] Margherita Savoy Countess Devon were married. She by marriage Countess Devon. She the daughter of [his father] Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy and [his mother] Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy. He the son of Baldwin Redvers 6th Earl Devon and Amice Clare Countess Devon [aged 36].
On 10th March 1258 Bishop Walter Branscombe [aged 38] was ordained priest and was consecrated Bishop of Exeter by Archbishop Boniface Savoy [aged 51].
On 7th February 1259 [his brother] Thomas Savoy II Count Flanders [aged 60] died.
In 1263 [his nephew] Boniface Savoy [aged 18] died. His uncle [his brother] Peter [aged 60] succeeded Count Savoy.
Around 1267 [his sister] Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence [aged 69] died.
On 15th May 1268 [his brother] Peter of Savoy 1st Earl of Richmond [aged 65] died. He left the Honour of Richmond to his niece Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England [aged 45] who transferred it to the crown.
On 21st October 1268 Bishop Ainan II was consecrated at Southwark Cathedral [Map] by Archbishop Boniface Savoy [aged 61] and Bishop Walter Branscombe [aged 48].
In 1273 [his sister] Margherita Savoy Countess Devon died.
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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On 18th July 1279 Archbishop Boniface Savoy [aged 72] died.
Kings Franks: Great x 14 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 4 Grandfather: Otto Savoy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Humbert "Fat" Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 1 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy III Count Savoy
Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Ivrea I Count Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Normandy Countess Burgundy 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Gisela Ivrea Countess Savoy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
GrandFather: Humbert Savoy III Count Savoy
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mahaut Albon Countess Savoy
Father: Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy
GrandMother: Beatrice Macon Countess Savoy
GrandFather: William I Count Geneva
Mother: Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy