Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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Paternal Family Tree: Gresley
On 25th March 1806 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet was born to [his father] Reverend William Gresley of Seale, Leicestershire (age 46) and [his mother] Louisa Jane Gresley.
On 4th May 1824 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 18) matriculated at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
In 1829 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 22) graduated at Christ Church College, Oxford University with a BA.
On 3rd October 1829 [his father] Reverend William Gresley of Seale, Leicestershire (age 69) died.
In 1830 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 23) was appointed Rector of Seala in Leicestershire.
On 25th March 1831 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 25) and Georgina-Anne Reid were married.
On 17th June 1832 [his son] Thomas Gresley 10th Baronet was born to William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Georgina-Anne Reid. He married 28th February 1854 Laura Anne Williams Lady Gresley and had issue.
On 12th October 1837 Roger Gresley 8th Baronet (age 37) died. He was buried at St George and St Mary's Church, Church Gresley on 28th October 1837. His first cousin William (age 31) succeeded 9th Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.
On 3rd September 1847 William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet (age 41) died at Netherseale Hall. His son Thomas (age 15) succeeded 10th Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 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 26 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 26 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 30 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridgett Burdett
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley of Netherseale 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Morewood of London and Netherseale, Leicestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Morewood Lady Gresley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Salmon
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Gresley of Netherseale 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Thomas Gresley of Seale, Leicestershire 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: Reverend William Gresley of Seale, Leicestershire 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
William Nigel Gresley 9th Baronet 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridgett Burdett
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Gresley 3rd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Morewood of London and Netherseale, Leicestershire
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Morewood Lady Gresley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Salmon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Walcot of Walcot in Shropshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Barbara Walcot
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clarke
GrandFather: Nigel Gresley 6th Baronet 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Cecil Bowyer 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Bowyer 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bowyer 4th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Stonhouse 3rd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Stonhouse
Great x 4 Grandmother: Penelope Dashwood 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Bowyer 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Louisa Jane Gresley 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Reverend Ellis Wynn of Congleton 
GrandMother: Elizabeth Wynn Lady Gresley
Great x 2 Grandfather: Leftwich Oldfield
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Oldfield