Text this colour links to Pages. Text this colour links to Family Trees. Text this colour are links that disabled for Guests.
Place the mouse over images to see a larger image. Click on paintings to see the painter's Biography Page.
Mouse over links for a preview. Move the mouse off the painting or link to close the popup.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Count Burgundy is in Counts of France.
On 21st September 1026 Otto William Ivrea I Count Burgundy (age 66) died. His son Reginald (age 40) succeeded I Count Burgundy. Alice Normandy Countess Burgundy (age 24) by marriage Countess Burgundy.
In 1057 William I Count Burgundy (age 37) succeeded I Count Burgundy.
Before 1061 William I Count Burgundy (age 40) and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. He the son of Reginald Ivrea I Count Burgundy and Alice Normandy Countess Burgundy.
On 12th November 1087 William I Count Burgundy (age 67) died. His son Renaud (age 26) succeeded II Count Burgundy.
In 1102 Stephen Ivrea I Count Burgundy (age 37) died. His son Reginald (age 9) succeeded III Count Burgundy.
In 1130 Reginald Ivrea III Count Burgundy (age 37) and Agatha Metz Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. She the daughter of Simon Metz I Duke Lorraine (age 54) and Adelaide Reginar Duchess Lorraine. He the son of Stephen Ivrea I Count Burgundy and Beatrice Metz Countess Burgundy. They were first cousin once removed.
On 1st November 1236 Hugh Ivrea Count Burgundy (age 16) and Adelaide Andechs were married. He by marriage Count Burgundy. She the daughter of Otto Andechs I Duke Merania and Beatrice Hohenstaufen Duchess Merania. They were third cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 8th March 1279 Adelaide Andechs died. Her son Otto (age 31) succeeded IV Count Burgundy.
In 1285 Otto Ivrea IV Count Burgundy (age 37) and Mahaut Artois Countess Burgundy (age 17) were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Robert Artois II Count Artois (age 34) and Amice Countenay Countess Artois. He the son of Hugh Ivrea Count Burgundy and Adelaide Andechs. They were half fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In 1291 Otto Ivrea IV Count Burgundy (age 43) and Philippa of Bar Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. She the daughter of Theobald of Bar II Count of Bar (age 70) and Jeanne Toucy Countess Bar. He the son of Hugh Ivrea Count Burgundy and Adelaide Andechs. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
In 1347 Philip I Duke Burgundy (age 1) succeeded II Count Burgundy, II Count Artois.
Otto William Ivrea I Count Burgundy succeeded I Count Burgundy.
Stephen Ivrea I Count Burgundy and Beatrice Metz Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. She the daughter of Gerard Metz I Duke Lorraine and Hedwige Namur Duchess Lorraine. He the son of William I Count Burgundy and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy.
Otto Hohenstaufen I Count Burgundy was appointed I Count Burgundy.
Stephen Ivrea I Count Burgundy succeeded I Count Burgundy.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Renaud Ivrea II Count Burgundy and Regina Oltingen Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy. He the son of William I Count Burgundy and Ettiennette Countess Burgundy.
Otto William Ivrea I Count Burgundy and Ermentrude Countess Burgundy were married. She by marriage Countess Burgundy.