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 Hervey is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Hervey of St Martin in the Fields is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
Summary
1619. William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey [aged 54] created.
1642. William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey extinct.
In 1619 William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey [aged 54] was created 1st Baronet Hervey of St Martin in the Fields.
In 1642 William Hervey 1st Baron Hervey [aged 77] died. Baron Hervey of Kidbrooke in Kent, Baron Hervey of Rosse in County Wexford and Baronet Hervey of St Martin in the Fields extinct.
Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronetcies of England.
Summary
3rd October 1818. Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet [aged 36] created.
24th September 1819. Brother Frederick Anne Hervey-Bathurst 2nd Baronet [aged 36] succeeded.
1824. Son Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 3rd Baronet [aged 16] succeeded.
29th October 1881. Son Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 4th Baronet [aged 48] succeeded.
20th May 1900. Son Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 5th Baronet [aged 30] succeeded.
16th April 1956. Son Frederick Peter-Methuen Hervey-Bathurst 6th Baronet [aged 53] succeeded.
1995. Son Frederick John Charles Hervey-Bathurst 7th Baronet [aged 60] succeeded.
5th December 2011. Son Frederick William Hervey-Bathurst 8th Baronet [aged 46] succeeded.
The London Gazette 17404. Whitehall, October 3, 1818.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, for granting the dignity of a Baronet of the said United Kingdom to the following Gentlemen respectively, and to the heirs male of their bodies lawfully begotten, viz.
The Honourable Alexander Maitland [aged 90], of Clifton, in the county of Mid-Lothian, and of Rose-Hill, in the county of Hertford, General in the Army, and Colonel of the 49th Regiment.
Henry Johnson [aged 70], of the city of Bath, in the county of Somerset, Esq. General in the Army, and Colonel of tine 81st Regiment.
Anthony Farrington [aged 76], of Blackheath, in the county of Kent, Esq. General in the Army, Colonel Commandant of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and Director-General of Artillery and Field Train.
Sir Harry Calvert, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Lieutenant-General in the Army, Colonel of the 14th Regiment of Foot, and Adjutant-General of the Forces.
James Campbell, of Inverneil, in the county of Argyll, Esq. Lieutenant-General in the Army, Kitight Grand Cross of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, and Knight Commander of the Royal Sicilian Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit.
Sir James Willoughby Gordon, of Niton, in the Isle of Wight, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Major General in the Army, Colonel of the 85th Regiment, and Quarter-Master-General to the Forces.
Felton Elwill Bathurst Hervey [aged 36], of Lainston, in the county of Southampton, Esq. Colonel in the Army, Extra Aide-de-Camp to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, Lieutenant-Colonel of the 14th Regiment of Light Dragoons, and a Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath; with remainder, in failure of issue male, to his brother Frederick Anne Hervey [aged 35], of Clarendon Park, in the county of Wilts, Esq. and his heirs male.
John Powell [aged 65], of Hardwick, and of Worthen, in the county of Salop, Esq. and in default of male issue, to Edward Kynaston [aged 60], of Risby and Fornham Saint-Genevieve, in the county of Suffolk, Clerk (brother of the said John Powell), and his heirs male.
John Acland [aged 62], of Fairfield, in the county of Somerset, and of Newhouse, in the county of Devon, Esq.
Antony Lechmere [aged 51], of the Rhyd, in the county of Worcester, Esq.
Sir Edmond Lacon, of Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk, Knight. [Note. Mary Berwick Lady Lechmere by marriage Lady Lechmere of Rhyd in Worcestershire.]
John Shelley Sidney [aged 47], of Penshurst-place, in the county of Kent, Esq.
Thomas Hare, of Stow Hall, in the county of Norfolk, Esq.
Edward Stracey, of Rackheath Hall, in the county of Norfolk, Esq.
George Shiffher, of Combe-place, in the county of Sussex, Esq.
John Croft, of Cowling Hall, in the north riding of the county of York, Esq.
Robert Bateson [aged 36], of Belvoir Park, in the county of Down, Esq.
Matthew John Tierney, of Brighthelmstone, in the county of Sussex, and of Dover-street, in the county of Middlesex, Esq. Doctor of Physic, Physician in Ordinary to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, and Physician to His Royal High ness's Household at Brighthelmstone.
On 24th September 1819 Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst 1st Baronet [aged 37] died. His brother Frederick [aged 36] succeeded 2nd Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
In 1824 Frederick Anne Hervey-Bathurst 2nd Baronet [aged 41] died. His son Frederick [aged 16] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
On 29th October 1881 Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 3rd Baronet [aged 74] died. His son Frederick [aged 48] succeeded 4th Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
On 20th May 1900 Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 4th Baronet [aged 67] died. His son Frederick [aged 30] succeeded 5th Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 16th April 1956 Frederick Hervey-Bathurst 5th Baronet [aged 86] died. His son Frederick [aged 53] succeeded 6th Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
In 1995 Frederick Peter-Methuen Hervey-Bathurst 6th Baronet [aged 92] died. His son Frederick [aged 60] succeeded 7th Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire. Caroline Myrtle Starkey Lady Hervey-Bathurst [aged 58] by marriage Lady Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.
On 5th December 2011 Frederick John Charles Hervey-Bathurst 7th Baronet [aged 77] died. His son Frederick [aged 46] succeeded 8th Baronet Hervey-Bathurst of Lainston in Hampshire.