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 Stapleton is in Baronetcies of England Alphabetically.
Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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22nd June 1660. Henry Stapylton aka Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 43] created.
26th March 1679. Son Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet [aged 21] succeeded.
23rd November 1729. Son John Stapylton 3rd Baronet [aged 46] succeeded.
24th October 1733. Son Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 25] succeeded.
14th May 1752. Brother Brian Stapylton 5th Baronet [aged 40] succeeded.
1772. Brother John Stapylton 6th Baronet [aged 54] succeeded.
1785. Brother Martin Stapylton 7th Baronet [aged 62] succeeded.
1801. Son Martin Stapylton 8th Baronet succeeded.
1817. Martin Stapylton 8th Baronet extinct.
On 22nd June 1660 Henry Stapylton aka Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 43] was created 1st Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire. Elizabeth Darcy Lady Stapylton [aged 36] by marriage Lady Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 26th March 1679 Henry Stapylton aka Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 62] died. He was buried at St Mary's Merton, Southwark. His son Bryan [aged 21] succeeded 2nd Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire and inherited Myton Hall, North Yorkshire.
On 15th April 1680 Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet [aged 22] and Anne Kaye Lady Stapylton were married. She by marriage Lady Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 23rd November 1729 Bryan Stapylton 2nd Baronet [aged 72] died. His son John [aged 46] succeeded 3rd Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire. Mary Sandys Lady Stapylton [aged 42] by marriage Lady Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 24th October 1733 John Stapylton 3rd Baronet [aged 50] died from a fall from a horse on the way to attend a parliamentary adoption meeting at York, where he was to be adopted as the Tory candidate for the county at the impending general election. His son Miles [aged 25] succeeded 4th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
On 14th May 1752 Miles Stapylton 4th Baronet [aged 44] died. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map] on 18 May 1752. His brother Brian [aged 40] succeeded 5th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
In 1772 Brian Stapylton 5th Baronet [aged 60] died unmarried. His brother John [aged 54] succeeded 6th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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In 1785 John Stapylton 6th Baronet [aged 67] died unmarried. His brother Martin [aged 62] succeeded 7th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
In 1801 Martin Stapylton 7th Baronet [aged 78] died. His son Martin succeeded 8th Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire.
In 1817 Martin Stapylton 8th Baronet died. Baronet Stapylton Stapleton of Myton in Yorkshire extinct.
Baronet Stapleton of Carlton in Yorkshire is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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20th March 1662. Miles Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 35] created.
16th February 1707. Miles Stapleton 1st Baronet extinct.
On 20th March 1662 Miles Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 35] was created 1st Baronet Stapleton of Carlton in Yorkshire. Elizabeth Bertie Lady Stapleton by marriage Lady Stapleton of Carlton in Yorkshire.
Around 16th February 1707 Miles Stapleton 1st Baronet [aged 80] died. Baronet Stapleton of Carlton in Yorkshire extinct.
Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands is also in Baronetcies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronetcies of England.
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20th December 1679. William Stapleton 1st Baronet created.
3rd August 1686. Son James Stapleton 2nd Baronet [aged 14] succeeded.
1690. Brother William Stapleton 3rd Baronet [aged 15] succeeded.
1699. Son William Stapleton 4th Baronet [aged 1] succeeded.
12th January 1740. Son Thomas Stapleton 5th Baronet [aged 13] succeeded.
1781. Son Thomas Stapleton 12th Baron Despencer [aged 14] succeeded.
3rd October 1831. Son Francis Jarvis Stapleton 7th Baronet [aged 24] succeeded.
11th February 1874. Son Francis George Stapleton 8th Baronet [aged 42] succeeded.
30th October 1899. Nephew Miles Talbot Stapleton 9th Baronet [aged 6] succeeded.
1977. First Cousin Once Removed Henry Alfred Stapleton 10th Baronet [aged 64] succeeded.
1995. Henry Alfred Stapleton 10th Baronet extinct.
On 20th December 1679 William Stapleton 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 3rd August 1686 William Stapleton 1st Baronet died. His son James [aged 14] succeeded 2nd Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
In 1690 James Stapleton 2nd Baronet [aged 18] died. His brother William [aged 15] succeeded 3rd Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
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 1699 William Stapleton 3rd Baronet [aged 24] died. His son William [aged 1] succeeded 4th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 28th April 1724 William Stapleton 4th Baronet [aged 26] and Catherine Paul Lady Stapleton were married. She by marriage Lady Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 12th January 1740 William Stapleton 4th Baronet [aged 42] died. His son Thomas [aged 13] succeeded 5th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 27th November 1765 Thomas Stapleton 5th Baronet [aged 38] and Mary Fane Lady Stapleton [aged 21] were married. She by marriage Lady Stapleton of Leeward Islands. They were fourth cousins.
In 1781 Thomas Stapleton 5th Baronet [aged 54] died. His son Thomas [aged 14] succeeded 6th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 3rd October 1831 Thomas Stapleton 12th Baron Despencer [aged 64] died. His granddaughter Mary [aged 9] succeeded 13th Baroness Despencer. His son Francis [aged 24] succeeded 7th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 11th February 1874 Francis Jarvis Stapleton 7th Baronet [aged 66] died. His son Francis [aged 42] succeeded 8th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
On 30th October 1899 Francis George Stapleton 8th Baronet [aged 68] died. His nephew Miles [aged 6] succeeded 9th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
In 1977 Miles Talbot Stapleton 9th Baronet [aged 84] died. His first cousin once removed Henry [aged 64] succeeded 10th Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands.
In 1995 Henry Alfred Stapleton 10th Baronet [aged 82] died. Baronet Stapleton of Leeward Islands extinct.