Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth 1708-1779

Paternal Family Tree: Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth

In 1708 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth was born to John Mordaunt [aged 27] and Frances Powlett.

In 1708 [his father] John Mordaunt [aged 27] and [his mother] Frances Powlett were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton [aged 47] and [his grandmother] Frances Ramsden. He the son of Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth [aged 50] and Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth [aged 48]. They were fourth cousins.

On 5th April 1710 [his father] John Mordaunt [aged 29] died.

In 1715 [his mother] Frances Powlett died.

On 13th November 1727 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 19] commenced his education at Balliol College, Oxford University.

Before 1735 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 26] and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.

On 25th October 1735 [his grandfather] Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth [aged 77] died. His succeeded grandson Charles [aged 27] succeeded 4th Earl Peterborough, 2nd Earl Monmouth, 9th Baron Mordaunt, 3rd Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 3rd Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.

In 1736 [his daughter] Caroline Mordaunt died. She was buried at St Mary and Christ Church, Hendon Barnet.

On 29th December 1736 [his daughter] Frances Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 28] and [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth. She married 10th October 1765 Reverend Samuel Bulkeley.

On 25th June 1738 [his daughter] Mary Anastasia Grace Mordaunt 11th Baroness Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 30] and [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

Before 1748 [his future wife] Robiana Brown became the mistress of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 39].

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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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Before 17th May 1748 [his illegitimate son] Charles Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 40] and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 15th June 1749 [his illegitimate son] John Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 41] and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 28th July 1750 [his illegitimate daughter] Frances Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 42] and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 30th January 1752 [his illegitimate daughter] Harriat Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 44] and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 11th June 1753 [his illegitimate son] Harriat Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 45] and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 11th June 1753 [his illegitimate daughter] Harriat Mordaunt [aged 1] died.

In 1755 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 47] and Robiana Brown were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.

In 1755 [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth died.

On 11th May 1758 [his son] Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 50] and [his wife] Robiana Brown.

On 10th October 1765 [his son-in-law] Reverend Samuel Bulkeley [aged 35] and Frances Mordaunt [aged 28] were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She the daughter of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 57] and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

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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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On 1st August 1779 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth [aged 71] died. His succeeded son Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth [aged 21] succeeded 5th Earl Peterborough, 3rd Earl Monmouth, 10th Baron Mordaunt, 4th Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 4th Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.

In 1794 [his former wife] Robiana Brown died.

[his daughter] Caroline Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

[his illegitimate son] Henry Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth and Robiana Brown.

Royal Ancestors of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth 1708-1779

Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 17 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Ancestors of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth 1708-1779

Great x 4 Grandfather: Lewis Mordaunt 3rd Baron Mordaunt 19 x Great Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Mordaunt 4th Baron Mordaunt 20 x Great Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Mordaunt 1st Earl Peterborough 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Compton 1st Baron Compton 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Compton Baroness Mordaunt 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Spencer Countess Dorset

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Howard 1st Earl Nottingham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Howard 3rd Baron Howard of Effingham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Carey Countess Nottingham 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess Peterborough 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John St John 2nd Baron St John 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne St John Lady Effingham 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

GrandFather: Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Carey 1st Baron Hunsdon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Carey 1st Earl Monmouth 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Morgan Baroness Hunsdon

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Carey 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Trevannion Countess Monmouth

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Carey Viscountess Mordaunt 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Smith

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Smith

Father: John Mordaunt 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Alexander Fraser

GrandMother: Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth

Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Paulet 3rd Marquess Winchester 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Paulet 4th Marquess Winchester 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Howard Marchioness Winchester 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Paulet 5th Marquess Winchester 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter

Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Cecil Marchioness Winchester 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Paulet 1st Duke Bolton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Savage 1st Baronet 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Savage Marchioness Winchester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy 1st Countess Rivers 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Kitson Countess Rivers 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Scrope 9th Baron Scrope of Bolton 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Scrope 10th Baron Scrope of Bolton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Howard Baroness Scrope Bolton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Carey 1st Baron Hunsdon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Philadelphia Carey Baroness Scrope Bolton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Morgan Baroness Hunsdon

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Scrope 6th Marchioness Winchester 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Jeanes

Mother: Frances Powlett 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Ramsden

GrandMother: Frances Ramsden