Paternal Family Tree: Keppel
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Sheldon Countess Anglesey 1608-1662
On 21st February 1722 [his father] William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle [aged 19] and [his mother] Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle [aged 18] were married at Caversham, Reading. She by marriage Countess Albermarle. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond [aged 49] and [his grandmother] Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond [aged 51]. He the son of Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle and Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle.
On 19th January 1728 Bishop Frederick Keppel was born to William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle [aged 25] and Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle [aged 24]. He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In 1743 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 14] educated at Westminster School [Map].
On 26th June 1747 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 19] was educated at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1752 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 23] graduated Bachelor of Arts at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1754 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 25] graduated Master of Arts: Oxford University at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 22nd December 1754 [his father] William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle [aged 52] died. His son [his brother] George [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Earl Albermarle, 3rd Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 3rd Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.
On 13th September 1758 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 30] and Laura Walpole were married. He the son of William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle and Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle [aged 55].
On 15th May 1759 James Waldegrave 2nd Earl Waldegrave [aged 44] and [his illegitimate sister-in-law] Maria Walpole Duchess Gloucester and Edinburgh [aged 22] were married. She by marriage Countess Waldegrave. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of James Waldegrave 1st Earl Waldegrave and Mary Webb.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 17th June 1759 [his daughter] Anna-Maria Keppel was born to Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 31] and [his wife] Laura Walpole. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She married 14th June 1790 Lieutenant-General William Stapleton, son of Thomas Stapleton 5th Baronet and Mary Fane Lady Stapleton, and had issue.
On 2nd October 1760 Lionel Tollemache 5th Earl Dysart [aged 26] and [his illegitimate sister-in-law] Charlotte Walpole Countess Dysart [aged 22] were married. He the son of Lionel Tollemache 4th Earl Dysart [aged 52] and Grace Carteret Countess Dysart.
In 1762 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 33] was appointed Bishop of Exeter.
On 19th October 1762 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 34] graduated Doctor of Divinity at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 12th November 1762 [his son] Frederick Keppel was born to Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 34] and [his wife] Laura Walpole. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 14th March 1765 [his daughter] Laura Keppel Baroness Southampton was born to Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 37] and [his wife] Laura Walpole. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She married 2nd July 1784 her half third cousin once removed George Fitzroy 2nd Baron Southampton, son of Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton and Anne Warren Baroness Southampton, and had issue.
In 1766 William Henry Hanover 1st Duke Gloucester and Edinburgh [aged 22] and [his illegitimate sister-in-law] Maria Walpole Duchess Gloucester and Edinburgh [aged 29] were married in secret at Pall Mall [Map]. She by marriage Duchess Gloucester and Edinburgh. He the son of Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales and Augusta Saxe Coburg Altenburg [aged 46].
On 10th March 1770 Lionel Tollemache 4th Earl Dysart [aged 61] died. His son Lionel [aged 35] succeeded 5th Earl Dysart, 6th Baronet Talmash of Helmingham in Suffolk. [his illegitimate sister-in-law] Charlotte Walpole Countess Dysart [aged 32] by marriage Countess Dysart.
On 20th April 1770 [his brother] George Keppel 3rd Earl Albermarle [aged 46] and [his sister-in-law] Anne Miller Countess Albermarle [aged 44] were married at Yattendon Castle [Map]. She by marriage Countess Albermarle. He the son of [his father] William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle and [his mother] Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle [aged 66].
On 13th October 1772 [his brother] George Keppel 3rd Earl Albermarle [aged 48] died. His son [his nephew] William succeeded 4th Earl Albermarle, 4th Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 4th Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.
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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On 27th December 1777 Bishop Frederick Keppel [aged 49] died.
On 27th July 1813 [his former wife] Laura Walpole died.
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Great x 1 Grandfather: Oswald Keppel
Grandfather: Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle
Father: William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle
Great x 1 Grandfather: Adam Van Der Duyn
Grandmother: Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle
Bishop Frederick Keppel
Great Grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry "Lord Darnley" Stewart
Great Grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland Grandson of King James V of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Queen of Scots
daughter of King James V of Scotland
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland
son of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick II King of Denmark
9 x Great Grandson of King Philip III of France
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland
10 x Great Granddaughter of King Philip III of France
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark 10 x Great Granddaughter of King Philip III of France
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
son of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Antoine King Navarre
5 x Great Grandson of King John "The Good" II of France
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry IV King France
3 x Great Grandson of Charles "Victorious" VII King France
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jeanne Albret III Queen Navarre 2 x Great Granddaughter of Charles "Victorious" VII King France
Great x 2 Grandmother: Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England
daughter of Henry IV King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francesco I de Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marie de Medici Queen Consort France 3 x Great Granddaughter of John II King Aragon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joanna of Austria Grand Duchess Tuscany 2 x Great Granddaughter of John II King Aragon
Grandfather: Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond
son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: Guillaume de Penancoët Seigneur de Kéroualle
Great x 1 Grandmother: Louise Kéroualle 1st Duchess Portsmouth
Great x 3 Grandfather: Sébastien de Plœuc Marquis du Timeur et de Kergolay
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marie de Plœuc
Mother: Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle
Granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Brudenell of Doddington in Huntingdonshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Brudenell 1st Earl Cardigan
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Brudenell 2nd Earl Cardigan
8 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tresham 7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Tresham Countess Cardigan 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Muriel Throckmorton
6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Brudenell
9 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Savage 1st Baronet
6 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anna Savage Countess Cardigan
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers
8 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy 1st Countess Rivers
9 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Kitson Countess Rivers
11 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Grandmother: Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond
9 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Savile
5 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Savile 1st Baron Savile
6 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Hussey
10 x Great Granddaughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Savile 1st Earl of Sussex
7 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Carey
5 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile
6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Knyvet Baroness Geneville Beaudasert
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Savile
8 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Villiers of Brokesby
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Villiers 1st Earl Anglesey
8 x Great Grandson of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Beaumont 1st Countess Buckingham
7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Villiers Countess Sussex
9 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Sheldon of Howley in Leicestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sheldon Countess Anglesey