Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Archbishop John Vesey 1638-1716

Paternal Family Tree: Vesey

On 10th March 1638 Archbishop John Vesey was born to Rector Thomas Vesey. He was educated at Westminster School [Map] and Trinity College, Dublin.

After 1665 Archbishop John Vesey [aged 26] and Anne Muschamp [aged 15] were married.

Around 1668 Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet was born to Archbishop John Vesey [aged 29] and [his wife] Anne Muschamp [aged 18] at Cork [Map]. He married before 6th August 1730 his first cousin Mary Muschamp and had issue.

Before 1672 John Vesey [aged 33] was appointed Archdeacon of Armagh and Dean of Cork.

On 11th January 1673 Dean John Vesey [aged 34] was elected Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.

On 22nd December 1673 Bishop John Vesey [aged 35] was consecrated Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.

On 21st January 1677 [his son] Agmondisham Vesey was born to Archbishop John Vesey [aged 38] and [his wife] Anne Muschamp [aged 27]. He married 26th February 1696 Charlotte Sarsfield, daughter of William Sarsfield and Mary Walters.

On 18th March 1679 Bishop John Vesey [aged 41] was translated to Archbishop of Tuam.

In 1682 [his son] George Vesey was born to Archbishop John Vesey [aged 43] and [his wife] Anne Muschamp [aged 32].

On 26th February 1696 [his son] Agmondisham Vesey [aged 19] and [his daughter-in-law] Charlotte Sarsfield [aged 23] were married.

On 28th March 1716 Archbishop John Vesey [aged 78] died.

On 2nd June 1721 [his former wife] Anne Muschamp [aged 71] died.

Royal Descendants of Archbishop John Vesey 1638-1716
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Diana Spencer Princess Wales [2]

Ancestors of Archbishop John Vesey 1638-1716

Grandfather: William Vesey

Father: Rector Thomas Vesey

Archbishop John Vesey