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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Charles Albret. 7 Generations. 36 People. 2 Kings. 1 Queen. 1 Bishop. 2 Countesses.

Arnald "Manzer" II Count Angoulême. 9 Generations. 16 People. 1 Queen Consort. 11 Earls. Additional Surnames: AngoulêMe.

Wigeric Ardennes. 6 Generations. 68 People. 1 King. 1 Queen. 1 Archbishop. 11 Dukes. 6 Bishop. 6 Countesses. 11 Earls. Additional Surnames: Ardennes.

Bernard VI Count Armagnac. 7 Generations. 25 People. 1 Queen Consort. 1 Duke. 4 Duchesses. 7 Earls.

James Auriol. 3 Generations. 7 People.

William IV Auvergne. 17 Generations. 33 People. 2 Duchesses. 4 Earls. 2 Countesses.

James Avesnes. 6 Generations. 37 People. 1 Queen. 1 Queen Consort. 2 Duchesses. 2 Bishop. 4 Countesses. 6 Earls. Additional Surnames: Beaumont.

Ansfred "Dane" Avranches. 5 Generations. 20 People. 1 Countess. 2 Earls.

Theodoric I Count of Montbéliard and Bar. 13 Generations. 62 People. 1 Queen Consort. 1 Cardinal. 2 Dukes. 2 Duchesses. 3 Bishop. 4 Countesses. 9 Earls.

Torf Seigneur de Torville. 9 Generations. 48 People. 1 Archbishop. 6 Countesses. 13 Earls. 1 Deans. Additional Surnames: Beaumont, Newburgh.

Raoul Beaumont Sarthe 1st Viscount Beaumont. 10 Generations. 14 People. 1 Queen Consort. 8 Viscounts. Additional Surnames: Beaumont Sarthe.

Yves Belleme. 4 Generations. 16 People.

Bivin Bivinids. 3 Generations. 13 People. 1 King. 2 Queen Consorts. 2 Dukes.

Theobald "Elder" Blois. 12 Generations. 93 People. 4 Kings. 2 Queens. 1 Cardinal. 1 Archbishop. 4 Duchesses. 2 Bishop. 10 Countesses. 22 Earls.

Boson II Count Arles. 6 Generations. 15 People. 1 Countess. 8 Earls. Additional Surnames: Arles.

Erard Brienne II Count Brienne. 25 Generations. 82 People. 1 King. 1 Queen. 1 Duchesses. 4 Countesses. 7 Earls. 5 Viscounts. 4 Barons. 4 Baronesses. 12 Baronets. Additional Surnames: Beaumont.

Robert "Strong". 34 Generations. 1044 People. 6 Queens. 78 Kings. 38 Queen Consorts. 1 King Consort. 2 Cardinal. 5 Archbishop. 77 Dukes. 49 Duchesses. 1 Marchioness. 2 Marquesses. 6 Bishop. 63 Earls. 46 Countesses. Additional Surnames: Robertians, Évreux, Bourbon, Orléans, Clermont, Artois, Hungary, Durazzo, Dreux, Montfort, Courtenay, Countenay, Braganza.

Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor. 11 Generations. 134 People. 23 Kings. 2 Queen Consorts. 2 Archbishop. 4 Duchesses. 3 Dukes. 1 Bishop. 13 Earls. 6 Countesses. Additional Surnames: Vermandois.

Geoffrey II Châteaudun Vicomte de Châteaudun. 10 Generations. 54 People. 2 Bishop. 1 Countess. 9 Earls.

Guy II Chatillon. 10 Generations. 51 People. 2 Duchesses. 5 Countesses. 12 Earls.

Hugh Clermont Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis. 10 Generations. 19 People. 3 Countesses. 3 Earls. Additional Surnames: Claremont, Cleamont.

Thibaud Dampierre. 12 Generations. 66 People. 1 Queen. 1 Queen Consort. 2 Duchesses. 4 Marquesses. 1 Bishop. 9 Earls. 8 Countesses.

Ranulf de Briquessart Gernon Viscount Bessin. 5 Generations. 19 People. 4 Countesses. 4 Earls.

Peter Grailly. 7 Generations. 29 People. 1 King. 1 Queen. 1 Queen Consort. 1 Archbishop. 1 Marchioness. 7 Earls. Additional Surnames: Foix.

Ingelger. 6 Generations. 13 People. 1 Queen Consort. 1 Duchesses. 1 Bishop. 1 Countess. 5 Earls.

Hugh "Fair and Pious" Lusignan. 10 Generations. 54 People. 2 Kings. 1 Bishop. 6 Countesses. 10 Earls. 1 Baroness.

Gerard Metz I Duke Lorraine. 31 Generations. 208 People. 2 Kings. 4 Queen Consorts. 8 Duchesses. 28 Dukes. 7 Bishop. 8 Earls. 9 Countesses. Additional Surnames: Guise.

Hilduin Montdidier. 4 Generations. 13 People. 1 Bishop. 1 Countess. 7 Earls.

Raoul Nesle. 8 Generations. 22 People. 1 Countess. 8 Earls.

Landerich of Monceau. 7 Generations. 20 People. 5 Earls.

Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine. 16 Generations. 35 People. 1 Queen. 4 Queen Consorts. 11 Dukes. 1 Countess. Additional Surnames: Aquitaine.

Hugh I Count Ponthieu. 5 Generations. 13 People. 1 Bishop. 1 Countess. 5 Earls.

Odo Rohan. 12 Generations. 25 People. 1 Duke.

Humbert "White Handed" Savoy I Count Savoy. 25 Generations. 175 People. 3 Kings. 2 Queen Consorts. 3 Archbishop. 2 Duchesses. 11 Dukes. 1 Marchioness. 2 Bishop. 20 Earls. 3 Countesses.

Geoffrey Thouars. 10 Generations. 30 People. 2 Countesses.

Audebert II de La Tremoille. 16 Generations. 16 People. 2 Dukes. 1 Countess.

Walter I of the Vexin. 5 Generations. 10 People. 1 Countess. 3 Earls.

Salomon King Brittany. 15 Generations. 58 People. 1 Duke. 2 Duchesses. 1 Countess. 12 Earls. 1 Baroness. Additional Surnames: Penthièvre, Fitzalan.