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: Clinton
Maternal Family Tree: Emma de Dinan 1136-1208
Around 1290 [his father] Robert Clinton 1st Baron Clinton (age 32) and [his mother] Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton (age 25) were married.
Around 1300 John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton was born to [his father] Robert Clinton 1st Baron Clinton (age 42) and [his mother] Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton (age 35). He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Around 1310 [his father] Robert Clinton 1st Baron Clinton (age 52) died. His son John (age 10) succeeded 2nd Baron Clinton.
On 16th March 1322 the rebel army led by Thomas Plantagenet 2nd Earl of Leicester, 2nd Earl Lancaster, Earl of Salisbury and Lincoln (age 44) attempted to cross the bridge over the River Ure (between Ripon and York) at Boroughbridge Bridge [Map]. Their path was blocked by forces loyal to the King led by Andrew Harclay 1st Earl Carlisle (age 52). Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 46), Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March (age 34), John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort (age 57) and John Maltravers 1st Baron Maltravers (age 32) fought for the rebels. Roger Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 22), Nicholas Longford (age 37), Thomas Plantagenet 2nd Earl of Leicester, 2nd Earl Lancaster, Earl of Salisbury and Lincoln, John Mowbray 2nd Baron Mowbray (age 35) were captured.
Warin Lisle (age 51) was hanged after the battle at Pontefract [Map].
Following the battle Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 31) and his wife Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester were both imprisoned. He in Nottingham Castle [Map] and she in Sempringham Priory [Map].
John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton (age 22), Ralph Greystoke 1st Baron Greystoke (age 22), William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby (age 46), Robert Lisle 1st Baron Lisle (age 34), Domhnall Mar II Earl of Mar (age 29) and Peter Saltmarsh (age 42) fought for the King.
Adam Everingham 1st Baron Everingham of Laxton (age 43) was captured.
Humphrey Bohun 4th Earl Hereford 3rd Earl Essex (age 46) was killed. His son John (age 15) succeeded 5th Earl Hereford, 4th Earl Essex.
Piers Grandison 2nd Baron Grandison (age 31) fough for the rebels, and was captured.
Hugh Audley 1st Baron Audley of Stratton Audley (age 55) surrendered before the battle and was imprisoned in Wallingford Castle [Map] for the rest of his life
John Giffard 2nd Baron Giffard Brimpsfield (age 34) was captured.
Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].
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On 1st May 1325 [his mother] Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton (age 60) died at Maxstoke Castle [Map].
Around March 1326 [his son] John Clinton 3rd Baron Clinton was born to John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton (age 26) and [his future wife] Margery Corbet (age 22) at Maxstoke, Warwickshire. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. He married (1) before 1329 Joan Limbury Baroness Clinton and had issue (2) 1350 Idonea Saye Baroness Clinton, daughter of Geoffrey Saye 1st Baron Say and Idonea Leybourne Baroness Say, and had issue (3) before 8th September 1398 Elizabeth Plaunche Baroness Clinton Baroness Grey Rotherfield.
After 13th August 1328 [his brother] William Clinton 1st Earl Huntingdon (age 24) and [his sister-in-law] Juliana Leybourne Countess Huntingdon (age 25) were married.
Before 1329 [his son] John Clinton 3rd Baron Clinton (age 2) and [his daughter-in-law] Joan Limbury Baroness Clinton were married. She by marriage Baroness Clinton.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
Before 24th February 1329 John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton (age 29) and Margery Corbet (age 25) were married.
On 1st February 1335 John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton (age 35) died. His son John (age 8) succeeded 3rd Baron Clinton.
After 1343 [his former wife] Margery Corbet (deceased) died at Maxstoke, Warwickshire.
After 1343 John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton and Isabella Beauchamp (age 36) were married. She the illegitmate daughter of Guy Beauchamp 10th Earl Warwick. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Roger Herdeburgh and [his mother] Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton were married.
Kings Wessex: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings England: Great x 3 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 13 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Father: Robert Clinton 1st Baron Clinton 
John Clinton 2nd Baron Clinton 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Odingsells
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Odingsells
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Odingsells
GrandFather: William Odingsells
Mother: Ida Odingsells Baroness Clinton 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert de Clare 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter de Clare
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Senlis
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Clare Fitzwalter
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "The Loyal" Lucy 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Lucy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Rohese Boulogne
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Fitzrobert
GrandMother: Ela Longespee Fitzrobert Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Plantagenet Duke Normandy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Empress Matilda Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Longespée Earl Salisbury Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Tosny 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ida Tosny Countess Norfolk
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beaumont 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Ida II Longespée Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Patrick of Salisbury 1st Earl Salisbury
Great x 3 Grandfather: William of Salisbury 2nd Earl Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adela Montgomery Countess of Salisbury and Surrey
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ela of Salisbury 3rd Countess of Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Vitre
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Vitre Countess of Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Emma de Dinan