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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Paternal Family Tree: Capet
Maternal Family Tree: Dangereuse Ile Bouchard Viscountess Chatellerault 1079-1151
In 1206 [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 20) and [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 18) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Alfonso VIII King Castile (age 50) and [his grandmother] Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile (age 44). He the son of Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal (age 51) and Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal. They were second cousin once removed. She a granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 8th September 1209 Sancho "Pious" II King Portugal was born to [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 24) and [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 22). He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 26th March 1211 [his grandfather] Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal (age 56) died. His son [his father] Alfonso (age 25) succeeded II King Portugal. [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 23) by marriage Queen Consort Portugal.
On 3rd November 1220 [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal (age 33) died.
On 25th March 1223 [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal (age 37) died at Coimbra. His son Sancho (age 13) succeeded II King Portugal.
In 1239 [his brother] Alfonso III King Portugal (age 28) and [his sister-in-law] Matilda Dammartin Queen Consort Portugal (age 37) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Portugal. She the daughter of Renaud Dammartin I Count Boulogne, Dammartin and Aumale and Ida Metz Countess Boulogne. He the son of [his father] Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal and [his mother] Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal. They were third cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great granddaughter of King Stephen I England.
Kings Wessex: Great x 6 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings England: Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 6 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 10 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert I Duke Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry "Gallant" Burgundy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Helie Samur Duchess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Burgundy Count Portugal
Great x 1 Grandfather: Afonso "Conqueror Founder Great" I King Portugal 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand "Great" I King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sancha Astur Leonese
Great x 2 Grandmother: Teresa Alfónsez Jiménez
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jimena Munoz
GrandFather: Sancho "Populator" I King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Humbert "Fat" Savoy II Count Savoy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Amadeus Savoy III Count Savoy
Great x 4 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Gisela Ivrea Countess Savoy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
Great x 1 Grandmother: Malfada Savoy Queen Consort Portugal
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mahaut Albon Countess Savoy
Father: Alfonso "Fat" II King Portugal
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Old" Barcelona I Count Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
Great x 1 Grandfather: Raymond V Count Barcelona 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 2 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Arles 1st Count Arles 1st Count Provence
Great x 3 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
Great x 4 Grandmother: Etienette Countess Provence and Arles
GrandMother: Dulce Barcelona Queen Consort Portugal
Sancho "Pious" II King Portugal Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William I Count Burgundy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond Ivrea
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ettiennette Countess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile
Great x 3 Grandmother: Urracca "Reckless" Jiménez Queen Consort Aragon and Pamplona
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Burgundy Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Sancho III King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ramon Berenguer "Towhead" Barcelona II Count Barcelona
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond III Count Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandmother: Berenguela Barcelona Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Gevaudan
Great x 3 Grandmother: Douce Gevaudan Countess Barcelona
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberga Arles
GrandFather: Alfonso VIII King Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Sancho Jiménez
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramiro Jiménez
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constanza Unknown
Great x 2 Grandfather: García "Restorer" IV King Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rodrigo Díaz Vivar
Great x 3 Grandmother: Cristina Rodríguez Vivar
Great x 1 Grandmother: Blanche Ramirez Queen Consort Castile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Engenulphe Aigle
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Aigle Lord Aigle
Great x 4 Grandmother: Richvaride Unknown
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marguerite Aigle Queen Consort Navarre
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Chateaudun II Count Mortain III Count Perche
Great x 3 Grandmother: Juliette du Perche Chateaudun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Beatrix de Ramerupt Montdidier Countess Mortain and Perche
Mother: Urraca Ivrea Queen Consort Portugal Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France
Great x 2 Grandfather: Geoffrey Plantagenet Duke Normandy
Great x 4 Grandfather: Elias I Count Maine
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ermengarde of Maine Countess of Anjou
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Chateau Du Loir Countess Maine
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King William "Conqueror" I of England 
-2 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Henry I "Beauclerc" England Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Matilda Flanders Queen Consort England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Empress Matilda Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Malcolm III of Scotland 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Edith aka Matilda Dunkeld Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Wessex Queen Consort Scotland
GrandMother: Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Guy William Poitiers VIII Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Troubadour" Poitiers IX Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hildegarde Burgundy Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: William "Saint" Poitiers X Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Rouerge Duke Narbonne
Great x 3 Grandmother: Philippa Rouerge Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandmother: Emma Mortain Duchess Narbonne
Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Aimery Chatellerault Viscount Châtellerault
Great x 2 Grandmother: Aenor Chatellerault Duchess Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Bartholomew Île Bouchard
Great x 3 Grandmother: Dangereuse Ile Bouchard Viscountess Chatellerault