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: Parker
In 1682 Philip Parker 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Philip Parker 2nd Baronet (age 32).
In March 1690 [his grandfather] Philip Parker 1st Baronet (age 72) died. His son [his father] Philip (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
Around 1698 [his father] Philip Parker 2nd Baronet (age 48) died at Arwarton, Suffolk. His son Philip (age 16) succeeded 3rd Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
In 1710 [his brother-in-law] John Perceval 1st Earl Egmont (age 26) and [his sister] Catherine Parker Countess Egmont (age 20) were married.
On 21st May 1710 Walter Long 2nd Baronet (age 83) died unmarried at James Street Covent Garden. Baronet Long of Whaddon in Wiltshire extinct. His great-nephew Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 28) inherited his estates and changed his name to Morley-Long.
On 11th July 1715 Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 33) and Martha East Lady Parker were married. She by marriage Lady Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk.
In 1716 [his daughter] Martha Parker was born to Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 34). She married 23rd September 1751 John Howe 2nd Baron Chedworth, son of John Howe 1st Baron Chedworth.
In 1717 [his daughter] Elizabeth Parker was born to Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 35).
In 1719 [his daughter] Katherine Parker was born to Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 37).
In 1722 [his daughter] Dyonisia Parker was born to Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 40).
On 6th November 1733 [his brother-in-law] John Perceval 1st Earl Egmont (age 50) was created 1st Earl Egmont. [his sister] Catherine Parker Countess Egmont (age 43) by marriage Countess Egmont.
On 20th January 1741 Philip Parker 3rd Baronet (age 59) died. Baronet Parker of Arwarton in Suffolk extinct.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Diary of Viscount Egmont afterwards Earl Egmont 1741. 20th January 1741. Tuesday. This morning died my brother-in-law, Sir Philip Parker (age 59), at 3 o'clock, choked by one of those fits he has for 12 weeks past had at sundry times. He was last night as well or rather better than at any time before. I spent a great part of the day with [his wife] Lady Parker and my nieces. At night, the will and codicil were opened in presence of Mrs. East, Lady Parker's mother, Mr. Gilbert East, Lady Parker's brother, my 2 nieces, Mrs. Gosset and myself, wherein Lady Parker and my niece [his daughter] Martha (age 25), the eldest, are left executors, and myself, Mr. Gilbert East and Mr. Kirk, the counsellor, who drew the will, are made trustees. The estate is divided between my nieces; the Wiltshire and what lies in some other places to my niece Martha: and the Suffolk estate to my niece [his daughter] Elizabeth (age 24). He left divers legacies and,among the others, 50Z. to my [his sister] wife (age 51), 20 guineas to my [his nephew] son (age 29), 100?. to each of the Trustees, 101. to my cousin Fortrey and 500Z. to my niece Bering. He ordered to be buried at Arwarton, Suffolk. The will we judged very ill and confusedly drawn, but happily the persons concerned are only my Lady Parker and her two daughters. In case of my nieces' death without children, their estates go to the heirs general, which are my wife and niece Bering. It is surprising that he mentioned not the places in the Funds where his money lies, but only bequeathed his personal estate in general terms, and that he kept no book of receipts and disbursements whereby might be known where his ready money lies, which I have to reason to suppose is more than 30,000l, but Mr. Gosset believes it nearer 50,000?.
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
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Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 26 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Parker 11th Baron Marshal 10th Baron Morley 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Parker 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice St John Baroness Marshal Baroness Morley 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Philip Parker 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip Calthorpe 
9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Calthorpe 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Boleyn 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Calthorp Parker 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Philip Parker 1st Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: Philip Parker 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Long
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Long
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Long
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Long 1st Baronet
GrandMother: Rebecca Long Lady Parker
Philip Parker 3rd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England