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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Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
21st June 1796. John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor [aged 43] created.
1st June 1821. Son John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor [aged 30] succeeded.
7th November 1860. Son John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor [aged 43] succeeded.
29th March 1898. Son Frederick Archibald Vaughan Campbell 3rd Earl Cawdor [aged 51] succeeded.
8th February 1911. Son Hugh Campbell 4th Earl Cawdor [aged 41] succeeded.
1914. Son John Campbell 5th Earl Cawdor [aged 13] succeeded.
9th January 1970. Son Hugh Campbell 6th Earl Cawdor [aged 37] succeeded.
20th June 1993. Son Colin Campbell 7th Earl Cawdor [aged 30] succeeded.
On 21st June 1796 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor [aged 43] was created 1st Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor [aged 25] by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 1st June 1821 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor [aged 68] died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map]. His son John [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor [aged 26] by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 7th November 1860 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor [aged 69] died. His son John [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 3rd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor [aged 47] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Monument in St Elidor's Church Stackpole [Map] sculpted by James Forsyth [aged 32].
John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor: On 8th November 1790 he was born to John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor and Isabella Caroline Howard Baroness Cawdor. On 5th September 1816 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor were married. She the daughter of Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath and Isabella Elizabeth Byng Marchioness Bath. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 1st June 1821 John Campbell 1st Baron Cawdor died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map]. His son John succeeded 2nd Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Baroness Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. In 1827 John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor was created 1st Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor: On 11th June 1817 he was born to John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. In 1841 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor was elected MP Pembrokeshire. On 28th June 1842 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor and Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor were married. He the son of John Campbell 1st Earl Cawdor and Elizabeth Thynne Countess Cawdor. They were fifth cousins. On 29th March 1898 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor died. His son Frederick succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 4th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Edith Georgiana Turnor Countess Cawdor by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor: On 27th August 1813 she was born to Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish and Sarah Fawkener. On 21st April 1881 Sarah Mary Compton Cavendish Countess Cawdor died.
On 29th March 1898 John Frederick Vaughan Campbell 2nd Earl Cawdor [aged 80] died. His son Frederick [aged 51] succeeded 3rd Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 4th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Edith Georgiana Turnor Countess Cawdor [aged 54] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 8th February 1911 Frederick Archibald Vaughan Campbell 3rd Earl Cawdor [aged 63] died. His son Hugh [aged 41] succeeded 4th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 5th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire. Joan Emily Thynne Countess Cawdor [aged 38] by marriage Countess Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
9th February 1911. Times Newspaper Obituaries. DEATH OF LORD CAWDOR. We record with much regret that Lord Cawdor died peacefully in his sleep at 5:45 yesterday morning, a few days before his 64th birthday. Baroness Cadogan [aged 67] and the members of their family were present. He had keen ill for some time. We announced on November 30 that he was suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. Just before Christmns be caught a chill while recoveing from this attack, and had to enter a nursing home. Early in January his illness began to take a serious turn and since then, though he rallied wonderfully from time to time, he steadily lost strength. Royal Sympathy. The King and Queen Alexandra [aged 66] have sent telegms expressing deep sympathy with the family.
In 1914 Hugh Campbell 4th Earl Cawdor [aged 44] died. His son John [aged 13] succeeded 5th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 6th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 9th January 1970 John Campbell 5th Earl Cawdor [aged 69] died. His son Hugh [aged 37] succeeded 6th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 7th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
On 20th June 1993 Hugh Campbell 6th Earl Cawdor [aged 60] died. His son Colin [aged 30] succeeded 7th Earl Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire, 8th Baron Cawdor of Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.