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: Hobart
Before 20th March 1628 [his father] Miles Hobart (age 32) and [his mother] Frances Peyton (age 32) were married.
On 20th March 1628 John Hobart 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Miles Hobart (age 32) and [his mother] Frances Peyton (age 32) in DitchIngham, Norfolk.
In 1631 [his mother] Frances Peyton (age 35) died.
On 20th June 1632 [his father] Miles Hobart (age 37) died having been fatally injured in a carriage accident on Holborn Hill.
In 1647 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 18) and Philippa Hobart (age 11) were married. They were first cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland.
On 20th April 1647 [his uncle] John Hobart 2nd Baronet (age 54) died. His nephew John (age 19) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
In 1654 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Norfolk in the First Protectorate Parliament.
On or before 19th January 1655 [his wife] Philippa Hobart (age 19) died. She was buried on 19th January 1655.
In 1656 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Norfolk in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
In June 1656 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 28) and Mary Hampden (age 26) were married at St Giles' Field Holborn.
In 1657 [his son] Henry Hobart 4th Baronet was born to John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 28) and [his sister-in-law] Anne Hampden (age 32). He married 9th July 1684 Elizabeth Maynard Lady Hobart and had issue.
In 1661 [his daughter] Philippa Hobart was born to John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 32) and [his sister-in-law] Anne Hampden (age 36). She married 28th April 1680 Charles Pye 2nd Baronet, son of John Pye 1st Baronet.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1667 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 38) was appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk.
In 1671 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 42) hosted King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 40) at
In 1673 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Norfolk in the Cavalier Parliament which seat he held until February 1679.
In May 1679 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Norfolk which seat he held until his death.
Around 28th April 1680 [his son-in-law] Charles Pye 2nd Baronet (age 20) and [his daughter] Philippa Hobart (age 19) were married.
In 1683 [his daughter] Philippa Hobart (age 22) died.
On 22nd August 1683 John Hobart 3rd Baronet (age 55) died. His son Henry (age 26) succeeded 4th Baronet Hobart of Intwood in Norfolk.
Before 2nd May 1689 [his former wife] Mary Hampden (age 59) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 14 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 24 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: Miles Hobart 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Hobart
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Blennerhassett
Great x 2 Grandmother: Helen Blennerhasset
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tyndale
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Tyndale
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Yelverton
GrandFather: Henry Hobart 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Hare
Great x 1 Grandmother: Audrey Hare
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Wayte of Tittleshall
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Wayte
Father: Miles Hobart
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Bell
GrandMother: Dorothy Bell Lady Hobart
Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Beaupre of Beaupre Hall in Outwell
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmonde Beaupré of Beaupré Hall Norfolk
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Fotheringay
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothie Beaupré
John Hobart 3rd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Peyton 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Peyton of Isleham in Cambridgeshire 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Clere 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clere 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Hopton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Peyton of Isleham in Cambridgeshire 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Haselden of Guilden Morden in Cambridgeshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Haselden 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Calthorpe 
9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Calthorpe 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
GrandFather: John Peyton 1st Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Rich 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Rich
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Rich 1st Baron Rich
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Dinley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Dinley
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Rich
Great x 4 Grandfather: Rowland Jenks
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Jenks
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jenks Baroness Rich
Mother: Frances Peyton 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Osborne 
GrandMother: Alice Osborne
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Hewett
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Hewett