Ottery St Mary, Devon is in Devon.
In 1325 John Mohun was born to Reginald Mohun [aged 20] and Elizabeth Fitzwilliam [aged 12] at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
In 1352 Thomas Mohun was born to John Mohun [aged 27] at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
On 15th September 1375 John Mohun [aged 50] died at Ottery St Mary, Devon. He was buried at Church of St Willow, Lanteglos.
In 1412 John Mohun was born to John Mohun [aged 31] at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
In 1429 John Mohun [aged 48] died at Ivybridge, Devon or Ottery St Mary, Devon.
In 1440 John Mohun was born to John Mohun [aged 28] at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
On 24th January 1448 John Mohun [aged 36] died at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
In 1470 John Mohun was born to John Mohun [aged 30] at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
On 24th April 1516 John Mohun [aged 46] died at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
On 25th September 1812 Dashwood Bacon [aged 60] died at Ottery St Mary, Devon.
1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "Monument at St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary".
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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1822. Frederick Nash [aged 40]. "St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary".
Before 1836 Reverend John Coleridge was appointed Vicar of St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary.
On 7th August 1849 Bishop John Mackarness [aged 28] and Alethea Buchanan Coleridge [aged 23] were married at St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary. They had eight children.
On 27th March 1955 Geoffrey Duke Coleridge 3rd Baron Coleridge [aged 77] died at the family home The Chanter's House, Ottery St Mary. His son Richard [aged 49] succeeded 4th Baron Coleridge of Ottery St Mary in Devon.