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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Around 1154 Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem was born.
In 1157 [her future husband] Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 21) and Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem (age 21) were married. She by marriage Queen Jerusalem. She the daughter of Joscelin Courtenay II Count Edessa. He the son of Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 52).
On 10th February 1163 Baldwin III King Jerusalem (age 33) died at Beirut. His brother [her future husband] Almaric (age 27) succeeded I King Jerusalem.
In 1167 Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 31) and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Jerusalem. He the son of Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem.
In 1172 [her daughter] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem was born to [her husband] Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 36) and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 18). She married (1) 1190 Conrad of Montferrat King of Jerusalem (2) 6th May 1192 her half third cousin twice removed Henry Blois II Count Champagne, son of Henry Blois I Count Champagne and Marie Capet Countess Champagne.
On 11th July 1174 [her husband] Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 38) died. His son [her step-son] Baldwin (age 13) succeeded IV King Jerusalem.
In 1190 [her son-in-law] Conrad of Montferrat King of Jerusalem (age 44) and [her daughter] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 18) were married; see 
Ralph of Coggeshall. The difference in their ages was 26 years. She the daughter of [her former husband] Almaric I King Jerusalem and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 36).
On 6th May 1192 [her son-in-law] Henry of Champagne (age 25) and [her daughter] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 20) were married eight days after the assassination of her husband [her former son-in-law] Conrad of Montferrat (deceased). She the daughter of [her former husband] Almaric I King Jerusalem and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 38). He the son of Henry Blois I Count Champagne and Marie Capet Countess Champagne (age 47). They were half third cousin twice removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King William "Conqueror" I of England.
On 5th April 1205 [her daughter] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem (age 33) died.
In 1217 Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 63) died.