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Paternal Family Tree: Wriothesley
Before 1489 William Wriothesley was born to [his father] John Writhe.
In 1489 [his brother] Thomas Wriothesley (age 1) was appointed Wallingford Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary in the service of Prince Arthur Tudor (age 2).
In 1504 [his father] John Writhe died.
Before 1505 William Wriothesley (age 16) and Agnes Drayton of London were married.
Around 1505 William Wriothesley (age 16) was appointed Rouge Croix Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary.
On 26th January 1505 [his brother] Thomas Wriothesley (age 17) was appointed Garter King of Arms. Around this time he changed his surname from Writhe to Wriothesley as did his brother William Wriothesley (age 16).
On 21st December 1505 [his son] Thomas Wriothesley 1st Earl of Southampton was born to William Wriothesley (age 16) and [his wife] Agnes Drayton of London. He married 1533 Jane Cheney Countess Southampton and had issue.
In 1509 William Wriothesley (age 20) was appointed York Herald of Arms in Ordinary.
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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Before 26th April 1513 William Wriothesley (age 24) died.