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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30th January 1837. Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough (age 55) created.
5th September 1846. Son Charles Anderson-Pelham 2nd Earl Yarborough (age 37) succeeded.
7th January 1862. Son Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough (age 26) succeeded.
6th February 1875. Son Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough (age 15) succeeded.
12th July 1936. Son Sackville Pelham 5th Earl of Yarborough (age 47) succeeded.
7th February 1948. Brother Marcus Herbert Pelham 6th Earl of Yarborough (age 55) succeeded.
1966. Son John Edward Pelham 7th Earl of Yarborough (age 45) succeeded.
21st March 1991. Son Charles Pelham 8th Earl of Yarborough (age 27) succeeded.
On 30th January 1837 Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough (age 55) was created 1st Earl Yarborough.
On 5th September 1846 Charles Anderson-Pelham 1st Earl Yarborough (age 65) died aboard his yacht at Vigo. His son Charles (age 37) succeeded 2nd Earl Yarborough, 3rd Baron Yarborough. Maria Adelaide Maude Countess Yarborough (age 31) by marriage Countess Yarborough.
On 7th January 1862 Charles Anderson-Pelham 2nd Earl Yarborough (age 52) died. His son Charles (age 26) succeeded 3rd Earl Yarborough, 4th Baron Yarborough.
On 6th February 1875 Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough (age 40) died. His son Charles (age 15) succeeded 4th Earl Yarborough, 5th Baron Yarborough.
On 5th August 1886 Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough (age 27) and Marcia Amelia Mary Lane-Fox Countess Yarborough (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Yarborough. He the son of Charles Anderson-Pelham 3rd Earl Yarborough and Victoria Alexandrina Hare.
On 12th July 1936 Charles Alfred Worsley Anderson 4th Earl Yarborough (age 77) died. His son Sackville (age 47) succeeded 5th Earl Yarborough, 6th Baron Yarborough.
On 7th February 1948 Sackville Pelham 5th Earl of Yarborough (age 59) died. His brother Marcus (age 55) succeeded 6th Earl Yarborough, 7th Baron Yarborough. Baron Conyers and Baron Fauconberg abeyant.
In 1966 Marcus Herbert Pelham 6th Earl of Yarborough (age 73) died. His son John (age 45) succeeded 7th Earl Yarborough, 8th Baron Yarborough. Florence Anne Petronel Upton Countess Yarborough (age 42) by marriage Countess Yarborough
On 21st March 1991 John Edward Pelham 7th Earl of Yarborough (age 70) died. His son Charles (age 27) succeeded 8th Earl Yarborough, 9th Baron Yarborough.