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: Wheler
In or before 1726 [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 21) and [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler were married. She by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster.
On 16th July 1726 William Wheeler 6th Baronet was born to [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 22) and [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 4th August 1726.
On or before 23rd January 1740 [his mother] Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler died. She was buried on 23rd January 1740 at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings.
On 13th November 1744 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 18) matriculated Trinity College, Oxford University.
Before 17th May 1753 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 26) and Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler were married.
Around 17th May 1753 [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler was born to William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler. She married 18th March 1777 Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell and had issue.
In 1754 [his son] Knightley Wheler was born to William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 27) and [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler.
On or before 4th June 1763 [his father] William Wheler 5th Baronet (age 59) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 4th June 1763. His son William (age 36) succeeded 6th Baronet Wheler of the City of Westminster. [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster.
In 1771 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 18th March 1777 [his son-in-law] Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell (age 28) and [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler (age 23) were married.
On or before 27th March 1791 [his wife] Lucy Knightley Lady Wheler died. She was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 27th March 1791.
In 1798 [his son] Knightley Wheler (age 44) died unmarried.
On or before 16th April 1799 William Wheeler 6th Baronet (age 72) died. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Leamington Hastings on 16th April 1799. His brother [his brother] Charles (age 68) succeeded 7th Baronet Wheler of the City of Westminster. Lucy Strange Lady Wheler by marriage Lady Wheler of the City of Westminster. His only son [his son] Knightley Wheler had died a year before without issue. His daughter [his daughter] Lucy Wheeler (age 45) and her husband [his son-in-law] Edward Sacherevell Wilmot aka Wilmot-Sitwell (age 50) inherited the manor house and greater part, some 2,000 acres, of the Leamington Hastings estate.
Kings Wessex: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 21 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 26 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Wheler of Martin Hussingtree, Worcestershire
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Wheler of Martin Husingtree in Worcestershire
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Wheler 2nd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Polkston of Allington in Denbighshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Polkston
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trevor of Trevalyn, Denbighshire 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary aka Winifred Trevor
GrandFather: William Wheeler 3rd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Bindlosse
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Bindlosse Lady Wheler 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas West 2nd Baron De La Warr 
9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas West 3rd Baron De La Warr 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Knollys Baroness De La Warr 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Cecily West 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Shirley 
14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Cecily Shirley Baroness De La Warr 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Kempe 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Father: William Wheler 5th Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Widdrington
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Widdrington of Widdington in Northumberland
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Widdrington 1st Baron Widdrington
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Widdrington of Horlsey 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Thorold
Great x 3 Grandfather: Anthony Thorold 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Tyrwhitt 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Thorold 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Teresa Widdrington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
William Wheeler 6th Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Glynne
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Glynne
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Glynne
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Griffith
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Griffith
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Glynne 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Arthur Squib
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Squib
GrandFather: Stephen Glynne 3rd Baronet 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Anderson
Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Anderson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Stephen Anderson 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Boteler 1st Baron Boteler 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Audrey Boteler Countess Chichester 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Villiers Baroness Boteler Brantfield 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Penelope Anderson Lady Bicester aka Bisseter 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Mother: Penelope Glynne Lady Wheler 16 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Evelyn of Long Ditton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Evelyn of Long Ditton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Rose Williams
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Evelyn
Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Evelyn 1st Baronet
GrandMother: Sophia Evelyn Lady Glynne of Bicester aka Bisseter