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: Lister
On 7th May 1853 [his father] Thomas Lister 3rd Baron Ribblesdale (age 25) and [his step-mother] Emma Mure Lady Ribblesdale (age 20) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ribblesdale of Gisburne Park in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 29th October 1854 Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale was born to [his father] Thomas Lister 3rd Baron Ribblesdale (age 26) at Fontainebleau.
On 25th August 1876 [his father] Thomas Lister 3rd Baron Ribblesdale (age 48) committed suicide as a consequence of the loss of his wealth due to gambling. His son Thomas (age 21) succeeded 4th Baron Ribblesdale of Gisburne Park in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 7th April 1877 Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 22) and Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 19) were married at Savoy Chapel Royal [Map].
In 1878 [his son] Thomas Lister was born to Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 23) and [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 20).
In 1880 [his daughter] Barbrara Lister was born to Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 25) and [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 22). She married 7th September 1905 Mathew Richard Henry Wilson 4th Baronet, son of Mathew Amcotts Wilson 3rd Baronet, and had issue.
The London Gazette 24843. St. James's Palace, May 10, 1880. THE Queen has been pleased to appoint to be Lords in Waiting in Ordinary to Her Majesty:-
Frederick Henry Paul (age 62), Lord Methuen in the room of William, Lord Bagot (age 69), resigned.
Lawrance (age 35), Earl of Zetland, in the room of Charles Adolphus (age 39), Earl of Dunmore, resigned.
William (age 46), Earl of Listowel, in the room of Dudley Charles FitzGerald (age 53), Lord de Ros, resigned.
Thomas (age 25), Lord Ribblesdale, in the room of William Buller Fullerton (age 51), Lord Elphinstone, resigned.
Charles Douglas Richard (age 39), Lord Sudeley, in the room of John Major (age 37), Lord Henniker, resigned.
Arthur (age 55), Lord Wrottesley, in the room of Cornwallis (age 63), Viscount Hawarden, resigned.
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In 1887 [his son] Charles Alfred Lister was born to Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 32) and [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 29).
In 1892 [his daughter] Laura Lister was born to Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 37) and [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 34). She married 15th October 1910 Simon Fraser 14th Lord Lovat and had issue.
The London Gazette 26321. Master of the Horse's Office, Royal Mews, Pimlico, August 25, 1892.
HER Majesty has been graciously pleased to appoint the Right Honourable Thomas, Baron Ribblesdale (age 37), to be Master of Her Majesty's Buckhounds, in the room of the Right Honourable George William, Earl of Coventry (age 54), resigned.
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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In 1893 [his daughter] Diana Lister Countess of Westmoreland was born to Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 38) and [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 35). She married (1) 17th April 1913 Captain Percy Lyulph Wyndham (2) 1918 Captain Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel (3) 1923 Vere Fane 14th Earl of Westmoreland, son of Anthony Fane 13th Earl of Westmoreland and Sybil Mary St Clair-Erskine Countess of Westmorland, and had issue.
On 7th September 1905 [his son-in-law] Mathew Richard Henry Wilson 4th Baronet (age 30) and [his daughter] Barbrara Lister (age 25) were married. They had three children.
On 15th October 1910 [his son-in-law] Simon Fraser 14th Lord Lovat (age 38) and [his daughter] Laura Lister (age 18) were married. The difference in their ages was 20 years.
In 1911 [his wife] Charlotte Monckton "Charty" Tennant (age 53) died.
On 17th April 1913 [his son-in-law] Captain Percy Lyulph Wyndham (age 25) and [his daughter] Diana Lister Countess of Westmoreland (age 20) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square.
In 1915 [his son] Charles Alfred Lister (age 28) died from wounds received during the Gallipoli Campaign.
In 1918 [his son-in-law] Captain Arthur Edward "Boy" Capel (age 36) and [his daughter] Diana Lister Countess of Westmoreland (age 25) were married.
In 1923 [his son-in-law] Vere Fane 14th Earl of Westmoreland (age 29) and [his daughter] Diana Lister Countess of Westmoreland (age 30) were married. She by marriage Countess of Westmoreland. He the son of Anthony Fane 13th Earl of Westmoreland and Sybil Mary St Clair-Erskine Countess of Westmorland.
On 21st October 1925 Thomas Lister 4th Baron Ribblesdale (age 70) died. Baron Ribblesdale of Gisburne Park in the West Riding of Yorkshire extinct.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Lister of Gisburne Park 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Lister 1st Baron Ribblesdale
GrandFather: Thomas Lister 2nd Baron Ribblesdale
Great x 2 Grandfather: Joseph Fielding
Great x 1 Grandmother: Rebecca Fielding Baroness Ribblesdale
Father: Thomas Lister 3rd Baron Ribblesdale
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Lister
GrandMother: Adelaide Lister