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 Uxbridge is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically.
Earl Uxbridge is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
Summary
19th October 1714. Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 51) created.
30th August 1743. Grandson Henry Paget 2nd Earl Uxbridge (age 24) succeeded.
16th November 1769. Henry Paget 2nd Earl Uxbridge extinct.
On 19th October 1714, after the succession of King George I, Henry (age 51) was created 1st Earl Uxbridge. Mary Catesby Countess Uxbridge by marriage Countess Uxbridge.
On 7th June 1739 Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 76) and Elizabeth Bagot Countess Uxbridge (age 65) were married. She by marriage Countess Uxbridge. They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On 30th August 1743 Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 80) died. His grandson Henry (age 24) succeeded 2nd Earl Uxbridge, 8th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 2nd Baron Burton.
On 16th November 1769 Henry Paget 2nd Earl Uxbridge (age 50) died. Earl Uxbridge, Baron Burton extinct. His third cousin Henry (age 25) succeeded 9th Baron Paget Beaudasert.
Earl Uxbridge is also in Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extant Earldoms of England.
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19th May 1784. Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 39) created.
13th March 1812. Son Henry William Paget 1st Marquess Anglesey (age 43) succeeded.
29th April 1854. Son Henry Paget 2nd Marquess Anglesey (age 56) succeeded.
7th February 1869. Son Henry Paget 3rd Marquess Anglesey (age 47) succeeded.
30th January 1880. Half Brother Henry Paget 4th Marquess Anglesey (age 44) succeeded.
13th October 1898. Son Henry Cyril "Toppy" Paget 5th Marquess Anglesey (age 23) succeeded.
14th March 1905. First Cousin Charles Henry Alexander Paget 6th Marquess Anglesey (age 19) succeeded.
21st February 1947. Son George Charles Henry Victor Paget 7th Marquess Anglesey (age 24) succeeded.
13th July 2013. Son Charles Alexander Vaughan Paget 8th Marquess Anglesey (age 62) succeeded.
On 19th May 1784 Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 39) was created 1st Earl Uxbridge. Jane Champagné Countess Uxbridge (age 42) by marriage Countess Uxbridge.
On 13th March 1812 Henry Bayly-Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 67) died. He was buried at Lichfield Cathedral [Map]. His son Henry (age 43) succeeded 2nd Earl Uxbridge, 10th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 4th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
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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On 29th April 1854 Henry William Paget 1st Marquess Anglesey (age 85) died. His son Henry (age 56) succeeded 2nd Marquess Anglesey, 3rd Earl Uxbridge, 11th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 5th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey. Henrietta Bagot Marchioness Anglesey by marriage Marchioness Anglesey.
On 7th February 1869 Henry Paget 2nd Marquess Anglesey (age 71) died. His son Henry (age 47) succeeded 3rd Marquess Anglesey, 4th Earl Uxbridge, 12th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 6th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey. Sophia Eversfield Marchioness Anglesey (age 50) by marriage Marchioness Anglesey.
On 30th January 1880 Henry Paget 3rd Marquess Anglesey (age 58) died without issue at Albert Mansions Victoria Street. His half brother Henry (age 44) succeeded 4th Marquess Anglesey, 5th Earl Uxbridge, 13th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 7th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
On 13th October 1898 Henry Paget 4th Marquess Anglesey (age 62) died. He was buried at St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen [Map]. His son Henry (age 23) succeeded 5th Marquess Anglesey, 6th Earl Uxbridge, 14th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 8th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey. Lilian Florence Chetwynd Marchioness of Anglesey (age 22) by marriage Marchioness Anglesey.
On 14th March 1905 Henry Cyril "Toppy" Paget 5th Marquess Anglesey (age 29) died of tuberculosis at the Hotel Royale, Monte Carlo; his former wife (age 29) was present. He was buried at St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen [Map] in the same grave as his father. His first cousin Charles (age 19) succeeded 6th Marquess Anglesey, 7th Earl Uxbridge, 15th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 9th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
Charles Henry Alexander Paget 6th Marquess Anglesey: On 14th April 1885 he was born to Alexander Victor Paget. On 3rd August 1912 Charles Henry Alexander Paget 6th Marquess Anglesey and Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners Marchioness Anglesey were married. She by marriage Marchioness Anglesey. She the daughter of Henry John Brinsley Manners 8th Duke Rutland and Violet Lindsay Duchess Rutland. They were fifth cousins.
On 21st February 1947 Charles Henry Alexander Paget 6th Marquess Anglesey (age 61) died. He was buried at St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen [Map]. His son George (age 24) succeeded 7th Marquess Anglesey, 8th Earl Uxbridge, 16th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 10th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
George Charles Henry Victor Paget 7th Marquess Anglesey: On 8th October 1922 he was born to Charles Henry Alexander Paget 6th Marquess Anglesey and Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners Marchioness Anglesey. On 13th July 2013 George Charles Henry Victor Paget 7th Marquess Anglesey died. His son Charles succeeded 8th Marquess Anglesey, 9th Earl Uxbridge, 17th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 11th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.
On 13th July 2013 George Charles Henry Victor Paget 7th Marquess Anglesey (age 90) died. His son Charles (age 62) succeeded 8th Marquess Anglesey, 9th Earl Uxbridge, 17th Baron Paget Beaudasert, 11th Baronet Bayly of Plas Newydd in Anglesey.