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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Paternal Family Tree: Monck
On 8th August 1756 [her future husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 26] and Letitia Vernon were married.
In 1759 Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden was born to [her father] Thomas Monck of Kildare Street Dublin.
On 10th June 1766 [her future husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 36] and Mary Allen were married.
In 1772 [her father] Thomas Monck of Kildare Street Dublin died.
On 17th May 1777 Thomas Maude 1st Baron Montalt [age 50] died unmarried. Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary extinct. His brother [her future husband] Cornwallis [age 47] succeeded 3rd Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary. Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 18] by marriage Lady of Dundrum in Tipperary.
On 3rd June 1777 Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 47] and Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 18] were married. The difference in their ages was 29 years.
On 27th March 1780 [her son] Cornwallis Maude 3rd Viscount Hawarden was born to [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 50] and Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 21]. He married 8th July 1811 Jane Crawfurd Bruce and had issue.
Around 1783 [her daughter] Alicia Maude was born to [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 53] and Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 24]. She married May 1807 Reverend Robert Ponsonby Tottenham, son of Charles Tottenham aka Loftus 1st Marquess Ely and Jane Myhill Marchioness Ely, and had issue.
In 1784 [her brother] Charles Stanley Monck 1st Viscount Monck [age 30] and [her sister-in-law] Anne Quin were married.
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 29th June 1786 [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 56] was created 1st Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary. Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 27] by marriage Baroness Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary.
On 5th December 1793 [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 64] was created 1st Viscount Hawarden. Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 34] by marriage Viscountess Hawarden.
On 17th November 1798 [her son] Captain Francis Maude was born to [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 69] and Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 39].
On 14th December 1798 [her step-son] Thomas Ralph Maude 2nd Viscount Hawarden [age 31] and Frances Anne Agar Viscountess Hawarden were married. She the daughter of Charles Agar 1st Earl Normanton [age 61] and Jane Benson Countess Northampton.
On 9th June 1802 [her brother] Charles Stanley Monck 1st Viscount Monck [age 48] died. His son [her nephew] Henry [age 16] succeeded 2nd Viscount Monck.
On 23rd August 1803 [her husband] Cornwallis Maude 1st Viscount Hawarden [age 73] died. His son [her step-son] Thomas [age 36] succeeded 2nd Viscount Hawarden, 2nd Baron Montalt of Hawarden in Tipperary, 4th Baronet of Dundrum in Tipperary. Frances Anne Agar Viscountess Hawarden by marriage Viscountess Hawarden.
In May 1807 [her son-in-law] Reverend Robert Ponsonby Tottenham [age 33] and [her daughter] Alicia Maude [age 24] were married. He the son of Charles Tottenham aka Loftus 1st Marquess Ely and Jane Myhill Marchioness Ely.
On 8th July 1811 [her son] Cornwallis Maude 3rd Viscount Hawarden [age 31] and [her daughter-in-law] Jane Crawfurd Bruce were married. She by marriage Viscountess Hawarden.
On 26th July 1851 Anne Isabella Monck Viscountess Hawarden [age 92] died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Monck of Leworth 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Monck
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Monck
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Blennerhassett Monck
GrandFather: Charles Monck of St Stephen's Green, Dublin