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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Jean Ranc is in Painters.
On 28th January 1674 Jean Ranc was born.
Before 1703. Jean Ranc (age 28). Portrait of painter François Verdier.
Before 1710. Jean Ranc (age 35). Portrait of Joseph Delaselle.
1715. Jean Ranc (age 40). Portrait of Louis XV King France (age 4).
1715. Jean Ranc (age 40). "Diana the Huntress".
On 13th June 1715 Jean Ranc (age 41) and Marguerite Elisabeth Rigaud were married. She his god-daughter, daughter of painter Gaspard Rigaud.
1723. Jean Ranc (age 48). Portrait of Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain (age 30).
Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain: On 25th October 1692 she was born. On 24th December 1714 Philippe V King Spain and she were married. He the son of Louis "Le Grand Dauphin" Bourbon Duke Burgundy and Maria Anna Victoria Wittelsbach Duchess Burgundy. On 11th July 1766 she died.
1723. Jean Ranc (age 48). Portrait of Ferdinand VI King Spain (age 9).
1723. Jean Ranc (age 48). Portrait of Philippe V King Spain (age 39).
1723. Jean Ranc (age 48). Portrait of Philippe V King Spain (age 39).
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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1724. Jean Ranc (age 49). Portrait of Louise Élisabeth Bourbon Queen Consort Spain (age 14).
1725. Jean Ranc (age 50). Portrait of Infante Mariana Victoria of Spain (age 6).
Infante Mariana Victoria of Spain: On 31st March 1718 she was born to Philippe V King Spain and Elisabeth Farnese Queen Consort Spain. On 15th January 1781 Infante Mariana Victoria of Spain died.
Before 1735. Jean Ranc (age 60). "Pomona".
Before 1735. Jean Ranc (age 60). "Vertumnus and Pomona".
On 1st July 1735 Jean Ranc (age 61) died.