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On 30th September 1796 John "Mad Jack" Mytton was born to [his father] John Mytton (age 28). He was educated at Westminster School [Map] but expelled after one year for fighting with a Master. He was then sent to Harrow School from where he was expelled after three months.
In 1798 [his father] John Mytton (age 30) died. His son John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 1) inherited the family seat of Halston Hall, Whittington, near Oswestry, which was worth £60,000 as well as an annual income of £10,000 a year.
In January 1816 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 19) matriculated Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map]; it is doubtful that he took his place. He was not awarded a degree.
On 21st May 1818 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 21) and Harriet Emma Tyrwhitt-Jones (age 28) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
In 1819 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 22) was elected MP Shrewsbury after having offered £10 to each voter spending £10000. He spend thirty minutes in the House of Commons.
On 2nd July 1820 [his wife] Harriet Emma Tyrwhitt-Jones (age 30) died.
On 29th October 1821 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 25) and Caroline Mallet Giffard (age 21) were married. She left him in 1830.
On 9th August 1822 [his daughter] Barbara Augusta Norah Mytton was born to John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 25) and [his wife] Caroline Mallet Giffard (age 22). She married 15th April 1847 Poulett George Henry Somerset and had issue.
In 1833 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 36) was imprisoned at the King's Bench Prison [Map] for being unable to pay his debts.
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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On 29th March 1834 John "Mad Jack" Mytton (age 37) died in King's Bench Prison [Map].
On 19th October 1841 [his former wife] Caroline Mallet Giffard (age 41) died.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Mytton
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Mytton
GrandFather: John Mytton
Father: John Mytton