Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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St Ouen Jersey is in Jersey.
In 1432 Philip Carteret was born at St Ouen Jersey.
Around 1452 Margaret Harleston was born to Richard Harleston (age 22) at St Ouen Jersey. She married Philippe Carteret and had issue.
In 1452 Philippe Carteret was born to Philip Carteret (age 20) at St Ouen Jersey. He married Margaret Harleston and had issue.
In 1470 Philip Carteret (age 38) died at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1474 Philippe Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 22) and Margaret Harleston (age 22) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1476 Edouard Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 24) and Margaret Harleston (age 24) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1482 Pierre Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 30) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1484 Jean Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 32) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1486 Thomas Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 34) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1487 Helier Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 35) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1488 Richard Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret (age 36) at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1500 Philippe Carteret (age 48) died at St Ouen Jersey.
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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In 1500 Margaret Harleston (age 48) died at St Ouen Jersey.
In April 1532 Helier Carteret was born to Edouard Carteret (age 56) at St Ouen Jersey. He married his first cousin Margaret Carteret and had issue.
In 1537 Pierre Carteret (age 55) died at St Ouen Jersey.
In 1552 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark was born to Helier Carteret (age 19) and Margaret Carteret (age 43) at St Ouen Jersey. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%. He married 1580 Rachel Paulet and had issue.
Around 1568 Amice Carteret was born to Helier Carteret (age 35) and Margaret Carteret (age 59) at St Ouen Jersey. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
In 1585 Elias Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 33) and Rachel Paulet (age 21) at St Ouen Jersey.
In or before 1594 Susan Carteret was born to Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 41) and Rachel Paulet (age 29) at St Ouen Jersey. She married before 7th February 1627 Abraham Dumaresq Seigneur Des Augres and had issue.
On 25th December 1650 Philippe Carteret 2nd Baronet was born to Philippe Carteret 1st Baronet (age 30) and Anne Dumaresq Baroness Carteret (age 23) at St Ouen Jersey. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.37%. He married 1676 Lady Elizabeth Carteret and had issue.
On 10th November 1700 Anne Dumaresq Baroness Carteret (age 73) died at St Ouen Jersey.
St Oeun's Church, Jersey is also in Churches in Channel Islands.
On 23rd October 1693 Philippe Carteret 2nd Baronet (age 42) died. He was buried at St Oeun's Church, Jersey [Map]. His son Charles (age 14) succeeded 3rd Baronet Carteret of Saint Owen in Jersey.