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: Bagot
Before 3rd August 1702 [his father] Edward Bagot 4th Baronet (age 28) and Frances Wagstaffe were married.
On 3rd August 1702 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet was born to [his father] Edward Bagot 4th Baronet (age 28).
On 15th February 1704 [his grandfather] Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet (age 59) died. His son [his father] Edward (age 30) succeeded 4th Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
In May 1712 [his father] Edward Bagot 4th Baronet (age 38) died. His son Walter (age 9) succeeded 5th Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
On 27th July 1724 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 21) and Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 15) were married. She by marriage Lady Bagot of Blithfield Hall. They had eight sons and eight daughters. She the daughter of William Legge 1st Earl Dartmouth (age 51) and Anne Finch Countess Dartmouth.
On 20th November 1724 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 22) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme. He was re-elected in 1734.
In 1725 [his daughter] Barbara Bagot was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 22) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 16). She married in or before 1756 Ralph Sneyd of Keele Hall and had issue.
On 28th February 1728 [his son] William Bagot 1st Baron Bagot was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 25) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 19). He married 20th August 1760 Elizabeth St John Baroness Bagot, daughter of John St John 2nd Viscount St John and Anne Furnese, and had issue.
On 1st September 1730 [his son] Charles Bagot aka Chester was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 28) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 21). He married 5th October 1765 his first cousin Catherine Legge and had issue.
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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On 2nd November 1731 [his son] Reverend Walter Bagot was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 29) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 22). He married 7th September 1773 Anne Swinnerton and had issue.
On 13th November 1733 [his son] Richard Bagot aka Howard was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 24). He married 25th February 1783 Frances Howard and had issue.
On 26th February 1735 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 32) made his only recorded speech when he moved unsuccessfully for a clause to be included in the mutiny bill which would allow newly enlisted soldiers to obtain their immediate discharge if they wanted.
On 1st January 1740 [his son] Bishop Lewis Bagot was born to Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 37) and [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 31).
In 1741 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 38) was elected MP Staffordshire unopposed.
In 1747 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 44) was elected MP Staffordshire in a fiercely fought contest. He stood down in 1754 in favour of his son [his son] William Bagot 1st Baron Bagot (age 18).
In or before 1756 [his son-in-law] Ralph Sneyd of Keele Hall (age 32) and [his daughter] Barbara Bagot (age 30) were married.
On 20th August 1760 [his son] William Bagot 1st Baron Bagot (age 32) and [his daughter-in-law] Elizabeth St John Baroness Bagot were married.
On 16th December 1762 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 60) was elected MP Oxford University.
On 5th October 1765 [his son] Charles Bagot aka Chester (age 35) and [his daughter-in-law] Catherine Legge (age 24) were married. They were first cousins.
On 29th October 1765 [his wife] Barbara Legge Baroness Bagot (age 56) died.
Jean de Waurin's Chronicle of England Volume 6 Books 3-6: The Wars of the Roses
Jean de Waurin was a French Chronicler, from the Artois region, who was born around 1400, and died around 1474. Waurin’s Chronicle of England, Volume 6, covering the period 1450 to 1471, from which we have selected and translated Chapters relating to the Wars of the Roses, provides a vivid, original, contemporary description of key events some of which he witnessed first-hand, some of which he was told by the key people involved with whom Waurin had a personal relationship.
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On 20th January 1768 Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet (age 65) died. His son William (age 39) succeeded 6th Baronet Bagot of Blithfield Hall.
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 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 England: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 28 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Bagot 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Bagot 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hervey Bagot 1st Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Cave of Stanford
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cave
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Cecil 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Bagot 2nd Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
GrandFather: Walter Bagot 3rd Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Father: Edward Bagot 4th Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Salusbury 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Salusbury
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Salusbury
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Salusbury
GrandMother: Jane Salusbury
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Thelwall
Walter Wagstaffe Bagot 5th Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England