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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Adam de Colone is in Painters.
Before 1595. Adam de Colone (age 22). Portrait of John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane (age 49).
John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane: Around 1545 he was born to Richard Maitland of Lethington. On or after 16th January 1583, the date of the contract, John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane and Jean Fleming Countess Cassilis were married. On 3rd October 1595 John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane died.
1623. Adam de Colone (age 51). Portrait of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 56).
1625. Adam de Colone (age 53). Portrait of Anne Hay Countess Winton (age 33).
Anne Hay Countess Winton: In 1592 she was born to Francis Hay 9th Earl Erroll and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Erroll. On 26th June 1606 Robert Seton 2nd Earl Wintonresigned as Earl Winton on account of his being insane; see A History of the Seton Family. His brother George succeeded 3rd Earl Winton. She by marriage Countess Winton. On 26th April 1609 George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and she were married. She the daughter of Francis Hay 9th Earl Erroll and Elizabeth Douglas Countess Erroll. He the son of Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. They were fifth cousins. In 1628 Anne Hay Countess Winton died.
1625. Adam de Colone (age 53). Portrait of George Seton 3rd Earl Winton (age 40) with his two sons George Seton Master of Seton (age 11) and Alexander Seton (age 5).
George Seton Master of Seton: On 15th May 1613 he was born to George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. In 1630 or 1639 George Seton Master of Seton and Henrietta Gordon were married. She the daughter of George Gordon 2nd Marquess Huntly and Anna Campbell Marchioness Huntly. He the son of George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. They were second cousins. On 4th June 1648 George Seton Master of Seton died.
Alexander Seton: In 1620 he was born to George Seton 3rd Earl Winton and Anne Hay Countess Winton. In 1691 Alexander Seton died.
1625. Adam de Colone (age 53). Portrait of Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown.
Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown: she was born to Alexander Livingston 1st Earl Linlithgow and Helen Hay. Before 2nd September 1609 John Fleming 2nd Earl Wigtown and she were married. She the daughter of Alexander Livingston 1st Earl Linlithgow and Helen Hay. He the son of John Fleming 1st Earl Wigtown and Lilias Graham Countess Graham. They were second cousins. In 1619 John Fleming 1st Earl Wigtown died. His son John succeeded 2nd Earl Wigtown, 7th Lord Fleming. She by marriage Countess Wigtown. Around 10th December 1651 Margaret Livingston Countess Wigtown died.
1626. Adam de Colone (age 54). Portrait of Margaret Graham Lady Napier.
Margaret Graham Lady Napier: she was born to John Graham 4th Earl Montrose. In 1619 Archibald Napier 1st Baronet and Margaret Graham LAdy Napier 1626 were married. She the daughter of John Graham 4th Earl Montrose.
1626. Adam de Colone (age 54). Portrait of John Erskine 19th Earl of Mar (age 64).
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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Before 1637. Adam de Colone (age 64). Portrait of Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington (age 73).
Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington: In 1563 he was born to Thomas Hamilton of Priestfield. In 1627 Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington was created 1st Earl Haddington, with the precedence of 1619 and with limitation to his heirs male bearing the surname of Hamilton. On 29th May 1637 Thomas Hamilton 1st Earl Haddington died. His son Thomas succeeded 2nd Earl Haddington. Jean Gordon Countess Haddington by marriage Countess Haddington.
Before 19th August 1651 Adam de Colone (age 79) died. He was buried on 19 Aug 1651.