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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Corpus Christi College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.
Around 1515 Bishop Richard Foxe (age 67) founded Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1523 Bishop Richard Pate graduated BA from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Around 1544 Giles Strangeways (age 15) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1595 Robert More (age 13) educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1598 Robert More (age 16) was awarded Bachelor of Arts at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 13th November 1609 Edward Spencer (age 15) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 18th February 1612 Edward Spencer (age 17) graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1649 James Hayes (age 12) was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
In 1706 Thomas Turner (age 60) began what are now the Fellows' buildings at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, to a design attributed to Henry Aldrich. They were completed in 1712.
On 1st March 1722 Thomas Aston 4th Baronet (age 18) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 24th August 1724 William Morice 3rd Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 7th October 1733 Thomas Stayner (age 68) died at West Hampton, Essex. He was buried at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 9th April 1768 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 17) matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
On 15th November 1832 John Allen Giles (age 24) was electeda Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
Richard Spencer graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.