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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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Before 28th September 1661 [his father] Thomas Holland of Bury St Edmunds and Thomasine North (age 28) were married.
Around 1668 [his father] Thomas Holland of Bury St Edmunds and [his mother] Elizabeth Meade were married.
Around 1669 John Holland 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Thomas Holland of Bury St Edmunds and [his mother] Elizabeth Meade.
In May 1699 John Holland 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Rebecca Paston Lady Holland (age 18) were married. She the daughter of William Paston 2nd Earl of Yarmouth (age 45) and Charlotte Jemima Henrietta Maria Fitzroy Countess Yarmouth. They were third cousin once removed. She a granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In 1700 [his son] William Holland 3rd Baronet was born to John Holland 2nd Baronet (age 31).
In 1701 John Holland 2nd Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Norfolk.
On 19th January 1701 [his grandfather] John Holland 1st Baronet (age 97) died. His grandson John (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Holland of Quiddenham in Norfolk. [his wife] Rebecca Paston Lady Holland (age 20) by marriage Lady Holland of Quiddenham in Norfolk.
On 2nd June 1709 John Holland 2nd Baronet (age 40) was appointed to the Privy Council.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Before July 1724 John Holland 2nd Baronet (age 55) died. His son William (age 24) succeeded 3rd Baronet Holland of Quiddenham in Norfolk.
In 1726 [his former wife] Rebecca Paston Lady Holland (age 45) died.
On 14th December 1790 John Holland 2nd Baronet was asked to prepare the articles of impeachment against Dr Sacheverell, and became a manager of the impeachment. He voted for the impeachment and helped present the prosecution's case
John Holland and Rebecca Paston Lady Holland were married. She the daughter of William Paston 2nd Earl of Yarmouth and Charlotte Jemima Henrietta Maria Fitzroy Countess Yarmouth.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 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 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Holland of Quiddenham, Norfolk 
GrandFather: John Holland 1st Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Knyvet Baron Berners 
9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Knyvet 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Bourchier 3rd Baroness Berners 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Knyvet 4th Baron Berners 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Knyvet 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Vaughan of Tretower Court 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Parry
Great x 2 Grandmother: Muriel Parry
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Reade
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Reade
Father: Thomas Holland of Bury St Edmunds 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Panton of Bruinshop, Denbighshire
GrandMother: Alathea Panton Baroness Sandys
John Holland 2nd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Mother: Elizabeth Meade