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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: Finch
On 2nd September 1794 George Finch was born illegitimately to [his uncle] George Finch 9th Earl Winchilsea 4th Earl Nottingham (age 41).
In 1819 George Finch (age 24) and Jane Tollemache were married. She died two years later. He the illegitmate son of George Finch 9th Earl Winchilsea 4th Earl Nottingham (age 66).
On 2nd August 1826 [his uncle] George Finch 9th Earl Winchilsea 4th Earl Nottingham (age 73) died unmarried without legitimate issue. His first cousin once removed George (age 35) succeeded 5th Earl Nottingham, 10th Earl Winchilsea, 10th Viscount Maidstone, 5th Baron Finch Daventry, 11th Baronet Finch of Eastwell in Kent. Georgiana Charlotte Graham Countess Nottingham Winchelsea (age 32) by marriage Countess Nottingham, Countess Winchilsea. His illegitimate son George Finch (age 31) inherited his manors at Burley-on-the-Hill House and Ravenstone, Buckinghamshire.
On 22nd October 1832 George Finch (age 38) and Louisa Elizabeth Somerset (age 26) were married. She the daughter of Henry Charles Somerset 6th Duke Beaufort (age 65) and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Beaufort (age 61). He the illegitmate son of George Finch 9th Earl Winchilsea 4th Earl Nottingham. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 1st December 1833 [his son] Louisa Finch was born to George Finch (age 39) and Louisa Elizabeth Somerset (age 27).
In 1835 [his son] George Henry Finch was born to George Finch (age 40) and Louisa Elizabeth Somerset (age 28). He married (1) 21st August 1861 his half second cousin twice removed Emily Eglantine Balfour and had issue (2) 1871 Edith Montgomery and had issue.
On 21st August 1861 [his son] George Henry Finch (age 26) and [his daughter-in-law] Emily Eglantine Balfour (age 20) were married at St Peter's Church, Pimlico. They were half second cousin twice removed.
On 29th June 1870 George Finch (age 75) died.
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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After 28th July 1914. Memorials to members of the Finch family. First: Top: [his son] Louisa Finch (deceased). Bottom: George Finch and Louisa Elizabeth Somerset. Second: [his grandson] Alan George Finch (age 51) and [his grandson] Wilfred Henry Montgomery Finch (age 32). Holy Cross Church, Burley-on-the-Hill [Map].
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Moyle Finch 1st Baronet 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Heneage Finch 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Heneage 1st Countess Winchelsea 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Heneage Finch 1st Earl Nottingham 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Bell
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Bell 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Muriel Knyvet 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Daniel Finch 2nd Earl Nottingham 7th Earl Winchilsea 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Daniel Harvey
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harvey Baroness Finch
GrandFather: William Finch 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christopher Hatton of Clay Hall in Essex
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Hatton 1st Baron Hatton 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Fanshawe 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Christopher Hatton 1st Viscount Hatton 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Montagu 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Montagu Baroness Hatton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Whitmore
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Hatton Countess Nottingham and Winchelsea 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Cicely Tufton Viscountess Hatton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset 
8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Father: George Finch 9th Earl Winchilsea 4th Earl Nottingham 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hatton Fermor of Easton Neston Northamptonshire 
15 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fermor 1st Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Cockayne 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Fermor 1st Baron Leominster 17 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Fermor 1st Earl Pomfret 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Osborne 1st Baronet 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Osborne 1st Duke Leeds 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Walmesley Lady Osborne 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Sophia Osborne Baroness Leominster 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Bertie Duchess Leeds 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Martha Cockayne Countess Holderness
GrandMother: Charlotte Finch nee Fermor 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Jeffreys
Great x 3 Grandfather: George "Hanging Judge" Jeffreys 1st Baron Jeffreys
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Jeffreys 2nd Baron Jeffreys
Great x 3 Grandmother: Sarah Needham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Henriette Louise Jeffreys Countess Pomfret 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip Herbert 5th Earl Pembroke 2nd Earl Montgomery 
8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip "Infamous Earl" Herbert 7th Earl Pembroke 4th Earl Montgomery 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Villiers Countess Pembroke and Montgomery 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Charlotte Herbert Viscountess Windsor 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Guillaume de Penancoët Seigneur de Kéroualle
Great x 3 Grandmother: Henrietta Kéroualle Countess Pembroke and Montgomery
George Finch 13 x Great Grand Son of