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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Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically, Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1626. Henry Harpur 1st Baronet (age 47) created.
1638. Son John Harpur 2nd Baronet (age 22) succeeded.
1669. Son John Harpur 3rd Baronet (age 24) succeeded.
1681. Son John Harpur 4th Baronet (age 2) succeeded.
1741. Son Henry Harpur 5th Baronet (age 32) succeeded.
7th June 1748. Son Henry Harpur 6th Baronet (age 9) succeeded.
10th February 1789. Son Henry Crewe 7th Baronet (age 26) succeeded.
6th February 1819. Son George Crewe 8th Baronet (age 24) succeeded.
1st January 1844. Son John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet (age 20) succeeded.
1886. Son Vauncey Harpur-Crewe 10th Baronet (age 39) succeeded.
13th December 1924. Vauncey Harpur-Crewe 10th Baronet extinct.
In 1626 Henry Harpur 1st Baronet (age 47) was created 1st Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
In 1638 Henry Harpur 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son John (age 22) succeeded 2nd Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
In 1669 John Harpur 2nd Baronet (age 53) died. His son John (age 24) succeeded 3rd Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
In 1681 John Harpur 3rd Baronet (age 36) died. His son John (age 2) succeeded 4th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
Before June 1708 John Harpur 4th Baronet (age 29) and Catherine Crew Lady Harpur (age 25) were married. She by marriage Lady Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
In 1741 John Harpur 4th Baronet (age 62) died. His son Henry (age 32) succeeded 5th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. Caroline Manners Lady Harpur and Burdett by marriage Lady Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 7th June 1748 Henry Harpur 5th Baronet (age 39) died. His son Henry (age 9) succeeded 6th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
On 10th February 1789 Henry Harpur 6th Baronet (age 50) died. His son Henry (age 26) succeeded 7th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
On 6th February 1819 Henry Crewe 7th Baronet (age 56) died in a carriage accident. He was thrown from his carriage during a journey from Marylebone, London to Barham (Boreham) House, Hertfordshire. His son George (age 24) succeeded 8th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
On 1st January 1844 George Crewe 8th Baronet (age 48) died at Calke Abbey [Map]. His son John (age 20) succeeded 9th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
In 1886 John Harpur Crewe 9th Baronet (age 62) died. His son Vauncey (age 39) succeeded 10th Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
On 13th December 1924 Vauncey Harpur-Crewe 10th Baronet (age 78) died. Baronet Harpur of Calke Abbey in Derbyshire extinct.