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 Eldon is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
Summary
6th July 1821. John Scott 1st Earl Eldon [aged 70] created.
13th January 1838. Grandson John Scott 2nd Earl Eldon [aged 32] succeeded.
18th September 1854. Son John Scott 3rd Earl Eldon [aged 9] succeeded.
1926. Grandson John Scott 4th Earl Eldon [aged 26] succeeded.
20th October 1976. Son John Scott 5th Earl of Eldon [aged 39] succeeded.
30th January 2017. Son John Francis Scott 6th Earl of Eldon [aged 55] succeeded.
The London Gazette 17722. Whitehall, July 6, 1821. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, for granting the dignities of a Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Baron Elton [aged 70], Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and the heirs, male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Encombe of Encombe, in the county of Dorset, and Earl of Eldon, in the county palatine of Durham.
On 13th January 1838 John Scott 1st Earl Eldon [aged 86] died. His grandson John [aged 32] succeeded 2nd Earl Eldon, 2nd Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 2nd Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham. Louisa Duncombe Countess Eldon [aged 30] by marriage Countess Eldon.
On 18th September 1854 John Scott 2nd Earl Eldon [aged 48] died. His son John [aged 9] succeeded 3rd Earl Eldon, 3rd Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 3rd Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham.
In 1926 John Scott 3rd Earl Eldon [aged 81] died. His grandson John [aged 26] succeeded 4th Earl Eldon, 4th Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 4th Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham.
On 10th April 1934 John Scott 4th Earl Eldon [aged 35] and Magdalen Mary Charlotte Fraser Countess Eldon [aged 20] were married. She by marriage Countess Eldon.
On 20th October 1976 John Scott 4th Earl Eldon [aged 77] died. His son John [aged 39] succeeded 5th Earl Eldon, 5th Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 5th Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham.
On 30th January 2017 John Scott 5th Earl of Eldon [aged 79] died. His son John [aged 55] succeeded 6th Earl Eldon, 6th Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 6th Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham.