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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Biography of Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary 1371-1395

Paternal Family Tree: Capet

In 1342 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 15) and Margaret Bohemia Queen Consort Hungary (age 6) were married. She the daughter of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg (age 25) and Blanche Valois Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 25). He the son of [her grandfather] Charles I King Hungary (age 54) and [her grandmother] Elisabeth Unknown Queen Consort Hungary. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

Around 20th June 1353 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 27) and [her mother] Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Hungary. He the son of [her grandfather] Charles I King Hungary and [her grandmother] Elisabeth Unknown Queen Consort Hungary.

In 1371 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary was born to [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 44) and [her mother] Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary.

In 1374 [her future husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 5) and Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 3) were bethrothed.

On 10th September 1382 [her father] Louis I King Hungary King Poland (age 56) died. His daughter Mary (age 11) succeeded I Queen Hungary.

On 17th September 1382 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 11) was crowned I Queen Hungary.

In 1385 Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 16) and Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Louis I King Hungary King Poland and Elizabeth Bosnia Queen Consort Hungary. He the son of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg and Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg (age 38). They were third cousins.

On 31st March 1387 [her husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 19) was crowned I King Hungary.

Death and Funeral of Anne of Bohemia

On 7th June 1394 [her sister-in-law] Anne of Bohemia Queen Consort England (age 28) died of plague (probably) at Sheen Palace [Map]. King Richard II of England (age 27) was so distraught at her death he ordered the destruction of Sheen Palalce [Map].

On 17th May 1395 Mary Hungary I Queen Hungary (age 24) died.

Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'

This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.

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Before 7th October 1409 [her former husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 41) and Barbara of Cilli Holy Roman Empress (age 17) were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years. He the son of Charles IV King Bohemia Holy Roman Emperor Luxemburg and [her former mother-in-law] Elizabeth Pomerania Holy Roman Empress Luxemburg.

On 9th December 1437 [her former husband] Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (age 69) died at Znojmo.