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: Phipps
Maternal Family Tree: Mary Lepell Baroness Hervey 1700-1768
On 26th February 1743 [his father] Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave (age 20) and [his mother] Lepell Hervey Baroness Mulgrave (age 19) were married.
On 14th February 1755 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave was born to [his father] Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave (age 32) and [his mother] Lepell Hervey Baroness Mulgrave (age 31). He a great x 2 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In 1767 [his father] Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave (age 44) was created 1st Baron Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford. [his mother] Lepell Hervey Baroness Mulgrave (age 43) by marriage Baroness Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford.
Before 7th November 1769 [his brother] Constantine Phipps 1st and 2nd Baron Mulgrave (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Anne Elizabeth Cholmley Baroness Mulgrave were married. The difference in their ages was 25 years.
On 13th September 1775 [his father] Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave (age 53) died. His son [his brother] Constantine (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baron Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford. [his sister-in-law] Anne Elizabeth Cholmley Baroness Mulgrave (age 5) by marriage Baroness Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford.
On 11th May 1780 [his mother] Lepell Hervey Baroness Mulgrave (age 57) died.
On 10th October 1792 [his brother] Constantine Phipps 1st and 2nd Baron Mulgrave (age 48) died at Liège. Baron Mulgrave of Mulgrave in Yorkshire extinct. His brother Henry (age 37) succeeded 3rd Baron Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford.
In 1794 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 38) was created 1st Baron Mulgrave.
In 1795 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 39) and Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave were married at St Michael's Church, Houghton le Spring [Map]. She by marriage Baroness Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford and Baroness Mulgrave.
On 15th May 1797 [his son] Constantine Phipps 1st Marquess Normanby was born to Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 42) and [his wife] Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. He married 1818 Maria Liddell Marchioness Normanby, daughter of Thomas Liddell 1st Baron Ravensworth and Maria Susannah Simpson Baroness Calthorpe, and had issue.
In 1809 [his son] Augustus Frederick Phipps was born to Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 53) and [his wife] Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave. He a great x 3 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland. He married before 22nd August 1887 his half fourth cousin once removed Mary Elizabeth Emily Fitzroy, daughter of Henry Fitzroy 5th Duke Grafton and Mary Caroline Berkeley Duchess Grafton.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1812 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 56) was created 1st Earl Mulgrave, 1st Viscount Normanby. [his wife] Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave by marriage Countess Mulgrave.
In 1818 [his son] Constantine Phipps 1st Marquess Normanby (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Maria Liddell Marchioness Normanby (age 19) were married. He the son of Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 62) and [his wife] Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave.
On 7th April 1831 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 76) died. His son Constantine (age 33) succeeded 2nd Earl Mulgrave, 2nd Viscount Normanby, 4th Baron Mulgrave of New Ross in Wexford and 2nd Baron Mulgrave. [his daughter-in-law] Maria Liddell Marchioness Normanby (age 32) by marriage Countess Mulgrave.
On 17th October 1849 [his former wife] Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 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 20 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 2 Grand Son of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 4 Grand Son of Henry IV King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Phipps
Great x 1 Grandfather: Constantine Henry Phipps
GrandFather: William Phipps
Father: Constantine Phipps 1st Baron Mulgrave Great Grand Son of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Annesley 1st Viscount Valentia
Great x 3 Grandfather: Arthur Annesley 1st Earl Annesley 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Philipps 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Annesley 2nd Earl Anglesey 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Altham of Oxhey
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Altham Countess Anglesey
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Annesley 3rd Earl Anglesey 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Manners 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Grace Pierrepont 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Manners Countess Anglesey 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Montagu Countess Rutland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Cotton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandMother: Catherine Annesley Grand Daughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 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 Grandmother: Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland 
12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: King James II of England Scotland and Ireland Son of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry IV King France 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Marie de Medici Queen Consort France 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Darnley Duchess Buckingham and Normandby Daughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Sedley 2nd Baronet 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Sedley 5th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Savile 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Savage 2nd Earl Rivers 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Savage 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Parker 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave 2 x Great Grand Son of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hervey 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Hervey
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Jermyn 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Susan Jermyn
Great x 4 Grandmother: Judith Blagge
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol
GrandFather: John Hervey 2nd Baron Hervey 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Felton 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Felton 2nd Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Gawdy
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Felton 4th Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lionel Tollemache 2nd Baronet 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Susanna Tollemache Lady Felton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stanhope Lady Talmash 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theophilus Howard 2nd Earl Suffolk 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Howard 3rd Earl Suffolk 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Home Countess Suffolk 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Lady Felton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Villiers 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara Villiers Countess Suffolk 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara St John 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Lepell Hervey Baroness Mulgrave 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Wedig Lepell
GrandMother: Mary Lepell Baroness Hervey