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In 1086 William Mohun was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1445 Robert Capps was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
After 1494 Edward Redman Lord Harewood [aged 39] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1519 John Bourchier 2nd Earl Bath [aged 20] was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1528 John Russell 1st Earl Bedford [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1548 John Thynne [aged 33] was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1567 Maurice Berkeley [aged 61] was appointed High Sheriff of Dorset and High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1585 Nicholas Wadham [aged 54] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1618 Robert Hopton of Witham [aged 43] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
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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In 1665 Hugh Smyth 1st Baronet [aged 32] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1674 Halswell Tynte 1st Baronet [aged 24] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1679 William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 47] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1777 John Trevelyan 4th Baronet [aged 41] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1858 Alexander Hood 3rd Baronet [aged 38] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
In 1993 John Hedworth Jolliffe [aged 57] was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
Arthur Hopton of Witham Friary was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.