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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Earl De La Warr is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
1761. John West 1st Earl De La Warr (age 67) created.
16th March 1766. Son John West 2nd Earl De La Warr (age 36) succeeded.
22nd November 1777. Son William Augustus West 3rd Earl De La Warr (age 20) succeeded.
1783. Brother John West 4th Earl De La Warr (age 24) succeeded.
29th July 1795. Son George Sackville-West 5th Earl De La Warr (age 3) succeeded.
23rd February 1869. Son Charles Sackville-West 6th Earl De La Warr (age 53) succeeded.
23rd April 1873. Brother Reginald Windsor Sackville 7th Earl De La Warr (age 56) succeeded.
5th January 1896. Son Gilbert Sackville 8th Earl De La Warr (age 26) succeeded.
16th December 1915. Son Herbrand Sackville 9th Earl De La Warr (age 15) succeeded.
28th January 1976. Son William Sackville 10th Earl De La Warr (age 54) succeeded.
9th February 1988. Son William Sackville 11th Earl De La Warr (age 39) succeeded.
In 1761 John West 1st Earl De La Warr (age 67) was created 1st Earl De La Warr, 1st Viscount Cantalupe.
On 16th March 1766 John West 1st Earl De La Warr (age 72) died. His son John (age 36) succeeded 2nd Earl De La Warr, 2nd Viscount Cantalupe, 8th Baron De La Warr.
On 22nd November 1777 John West 2nd Earl De La Warr (age 48) died at Audley Square. On 30th November 1777 he was buried at St Margaret's Church, Westminster [Map]. His son William (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl De La Warr, 3rd Viscount Cantalupe, 9th Baron De La Warr.
In 1783 William Augustus West 3rd Earl De La Warr (age 26) died. His brother John (age 24) succeeded 4th Earl De La Warr, 4th Viscount Cantalupe, 10th Baron De La Warr.
On 29th July 1795 John West 4th Earl De La Warr (age 37) died. His son George (age 3) succeeded 5th Earl De La Warr, 5th Viscount Cantalupe, 11th Baron De La Warr.
On 21st June 1813 George Sackville-West 5th Earl De La Warr (age 21) and Elizabeth Sackville Countess De La Warr (age 17) were married. She by marriage Countess De La Warr. She the daughter of John Frederick Sackville 3rd Duke Dorset and Arabella Diana Cope 3rd Duchess Dorset (age 44). He the son of John West 4th Earl De La Warr. They were fourth cousin once removed.
On 23rd February 1869 George Sackville-West 5th Earl De La Warr (age 77) died. His son Charles (age 53) succeeded 6th Earl De La Warr, 6th Viscount Cantalupe, 12th Baron De La Warr.
On 23rd April 1873 Charles Sackville-West 6th Earl De La Warr (age 57) committed suicide by drowning himself in the River Cam. His brother Reginald (age 56) succeeded 7th Earl De La Warr, 7th Viscount Cantalupe, 13th Baron De La Warr. Constance Mary Elizabeth Baillie-Cochrane Countess De La Warr (age 27) by marriage Countess De La Warr.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 5th January 1896 Reginald Windsor Sackville 7th Earl De La Warr (age 78) died. His son Gilbert (age 26) succeeded 8th Earl De La Warr, 8th Viscount Cantalupe, 14th Baron De La Warr 3rd Baron Buckhurst of Buckhurst in Sussex. Muriel Agnes Brassey Countess De La Warr by marriage Countess De La Warr.
On 16th December 1915 Gilbert Sackville 8th Earl De La Warr (age 46) died. His son Herbrand (age 15) succeeded 9th Earl De La Warr, 9th Viscount Cantalupe, 15th Baron De La Warr 4th Baron Buckhurst of Buckhurst in Sussex.
On 28th January 1976 Herbrand Sackville 9th Earl De La Warr (age 75) died. His son William (age 54) succeeded 10th Earl De La Warr, 10th Viscount Cantalupe, 16th Baron De La Warr 5th Baron Buckhurst of Buckhurst in Sussex.
On 9th February 1988 William Sackville 10th Earl De La Warr (age 66) died. His son William (age 39) succeeded 11th Earl De La Warr, 11th Viscount Cantalupe, 17th Baron De La Warr 6th Baron Buckhurst of Buckhurst in Sussex.