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: Belasyse
In July 1698 [his father] Thomas Belasyse 3rd Viscount Fauconberg and [his mother] Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg [aged 23] were married.
On 27th April 1699 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg was born to [his father] Thomas Belasyse 3rd Viscount Fauconberg and [his mother] Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg [aged 24].
On 31st December 1700 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 73] died without issue. Earl Fauconberg extinct. His nephew [his father] Thomas succeeded 3rd Viscount Faunconberg, 4th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough. [his mother] Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg [aged 25] by marriage Viscountess Faunconberg.
On 26th November 1718 [his father] Thomas Belasyse 3rd Viscount Fauconberg died. His son Thomas [aged 19] succeeded 4th Viscount Faunconberg, 5th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough.
On 5th August 1728 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 29] and Catherine Betham Countess Fauconberg were married.
On 18th November 1732 [his mother] Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg [aged 57] died.
On 13th April 1742 [his son] Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg was born to Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 42]. He married 29th May 1766 Charlotte Lamb Countess Fauconberg, daughter of Matthew Lamb 1st Baronet and Charlotte Coke, and had issue.
On 16th June 1756 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 57] was created 1st Earl Fauconberg. [his wife] Catherine Betham Countess Fauconberg by marriage Countess Fauconberg.
On 29th May 1766 Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg [aged 24] and Charlotte Lamb Countess Fauconberg [aged 23] were married. She by marriage Countess Fauconberg. He the son of Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 67].
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 St Pancras Old Church. St Pancras Old Church [Map]. Near this Monument are interred the remains of the Honb. Rowland Belasyse, Who departed this life Apl ye 9th 1768 aged 65. He was only Brother to the present Earl of Fauconberg [aged 68]. As also the remains of Lady [his granddaughter] Barbara Barnewall Second daughter of the above Earl. Reqidescant in pace.
On 8th February 1774 Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg [aged 74] died. His son Henry [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Earl Fauconberg, 5th Viscount Faunconberg, 6th Baronet Belasyse of Newborough.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 27 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bellasis of Newburgh Priory in Yorkshire 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Fairfax 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Belasyse 1st Viscount Fauconberg 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Fairfax of Denton in Yorkshire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ursula Fairfax
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Cholmley 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Clifford Baroness Scrope Bolton 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Barbara Cholmley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Babthorpe
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Babthorpe 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara Constable 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Rowland Belasyse 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Barton of Smithells in Lancashire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Grace Barton
Father: Thomas Belasyse 3rd Viscount Fauconberg 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Gage
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Gage
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Parker 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Gage 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Gage 2nd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Darcy 2nd Baron Darcy 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Rich 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Penelope Darcy Lady Gage 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Kitson 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Kitson Countess Rivers 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cornwallis 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: John Gage 4th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Chamberlain of Sherborne Castle
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Chamberlain Lady Gage and Goring
Mother: Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Middlemore
GrandMother: Mary Middlemore