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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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Paternal Family Tree: Aldworth aka Griffin
Maternal Family Tree: Jane Maxwell Duchess Gordon 1748-1812
On 13th May 1819 [his father] Richard Griffin 3rd Baron Braybrook (age 35) and [his mother] Jane Cornwallis Baroness Braybrook (age 20) were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Charles Cornwallis 2nd Marquess Cornwallis (age 44) and [his grandmother] Louisa Gordon Marchioness Cornwallis (age 42).
On 22nd April 1827 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke was born to [his father] Richard Griffin 3rd Baron Braybrook (age 43) and [his mother] Jane Cornwallis Baroness Braybrook (age 28)
In 1846 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 18) was appointed Dean of Windsor.
On 9th October 1849 [his brother] Charles Cornwallis Neville 5th Baron Braybrooke (age 26) and [his sister-in-law] Florence Maude Baroness Braybrooke were married.
In 1850 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 22) was appointed Curate of Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire which office he held until
In 1851 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 23) was appointed Rector of Heydon with Little Chishill, which office he held until 1851.
In 1852 [his brother] Richard Cornwallis Neville 4th Baron Braybrooke (age 31) and [his sister-in-law] Charlotte Graham-Toller were married. She the daughter of Hector John Graham-Toler 2nd Earl of Norbury.
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 1855 [his son] Henry Neville 7th Baron Braybrooke was born to Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 27).
On 23rd September 1856 [his mother] Jane Cornwallis Baroness Braybrook (age 57) died.
On 4th December 1857 [his son] Grey Neville was born to Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 30).
On 13th March 1858 [his father] Richard Griffin 3rd Baron Braybrook (age 74) died at Audley End House, Saffron Walden [Map]. His son [his brother] Richard (age 37) succeeded 4th Baron Braybrooke of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire.
On 4th February 1861 [his brother] Richard Cornwallis Neville 4th Baron Braybrooke (age 40) died at Audley End House, Saffron Walden [Map]. His brother [his brother] Charles (age 37) succeeded 5th Baron Braybrooke of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire. [his sister-in-law] Florence Maude Baroness Braybrooke by marriage Baroness Braybrooke of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire.
In 1873 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 45) was appointed Dean of Saffron Waldem which office he held until 1879.
In 1873 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 45) was appointed of Canon of St Albans Abbey, which office he held until his death in 1904.
On 7th June 1902 [his brother] Charles Cornwallis Neville 5th Baron Braybrooke (age 78) died. His brother Latimer (age 75) succeeded 6th Baron Braybrooke of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire.
On 12th January 1904 Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke (age 76) died. His son Henry (age 49) succeeded 7th Baron Braybrooke of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Aldworth of Stanlake 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Neville Aldworth Neville Griffin 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Neville 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Neville 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Neville 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Grey 2nd Baron Grey Werke 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Grey 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Anna Ford 
GrandFather: Richard Griffin 2nd Baron Braybrook 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Calandrini
Great x 1 Grandmother: Magdalen Calandrini
Father: Richard Griffin 3rd Baron Braybrook 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Granville 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Granville
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Granville
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Granville
GrandMother: Catherine Granville 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Wyndham 1st Baronet 
11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Wyndham 2nd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Hungerford 
15 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Wyndham 3rd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Leveson-Gower 4th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Leveson-Gower Lady Wyndham 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Granville Baroness Gower
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wyndham 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Seymour 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge 
4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eizabeth Alington 2nd Baroness Seymour Trowbridge 8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Seymour 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Josceline Percy 11th Earl of Northumberland 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Percy Duchess Somerset 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wriothesley Countess Northumberland 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Latimer Neville 6th Baron Braybrooke 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Cornwallis 3rd Baron Cornwallis 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Cornwallis 4th Baron Cornwallis 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fox Baroness Cornwallis 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Cornwallis 1st Earl Cornwallis 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Butler 1st Earl Arran 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Charlotte Butler Baroness Cornwallis 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Ferrers Countess Arran 
14 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Cornwallis 1st Marquess Cornwallis 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Horatio Townshend 1st Viscount Townsend 
8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Townshend 2nd Viscount Townsend 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Ashe Viscountess Townshend
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Townshend Countess Cornwallis 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Pelham 1st Baron Pelham of Laughton 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Pelham Viscountess Townsend 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Jones
GrandFather: Charles Cornwallis 2nd Marquess Cornwallis 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Unamed Tullekin Jones
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jemima Tullekin Jones Countess Cornwallis
Mother: Jane Cornwallis Baroness Braybrook 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Gordon 1st Duke Gordon 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alexander Gordon 2nd Duke Gordon 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Duchess Gordon 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Cosmo George Gordon 3rd Duke Gordon 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Henrietta Mordaunt Duchess Gordon 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth
Great x 1 Grandfather: Alexander Gordon 4th Duke Gordon 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Gordon 1st Earl Aberdeen
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Gordon 2nd Earl Aberdeen
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Gordon Duchess Gordon 7 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Murray 1st Duke Atholl 
5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Susan Murray 6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Hamilton Duchess Atholl 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
GrandMother: Louisa Gordon Marchioness Cornwallis 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Maxwell 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Jane Maxwell Duchess Gordon