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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Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley is in Baron.
In 1603 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard (age 39) was created 1st Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 7th October 1617 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard (age 53) died at Ashley, Staffordshire. His son Gilbert succeeded 2nd Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 11th May 1623 Gilbert Gerard 2nd Baron Gerard died. His son Dutton (age 10) succeeded 3rd Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
After 18th May 1625 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 12) and Mary Fane Baroness Gerard (age 19) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 45) and Mary Mildmay Countess of Westmoreland (age 43).
On 21st August 1636 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 23) and Elisabeth O'Brien Baroness Gerard were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Henry O'Brien 5th Earl Thomond (age 48) and Mary Brereton Countess Thomond (age 56).
On 24th April 1640 Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard (age 27) died. His son Charles (age 6) succeeded 4th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Around 28th November 1660 Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard (age 26) and Jane Digby Baroness Gerard (age 23) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
On 28th December 1667 Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard (age 33) died. His son Digby (age 5) succeeded 5th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
After 3rd September 1678 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard (age 16) and Elizabeth Gerard Baroness Gerard (age 19) were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Charles Gerard 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 60) and Jeanne de Civelle Countess Macclesfield. They were third cousin once removed.
On 8th November 1684 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard (age 22) died. His second cousin once removed Charles (age 25) succeeded 6th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 21st April 1707 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard (age 48) died. His brother Philip (age 41) succeeded 7th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
In 1733 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard without issue. Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley extinct.