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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Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary is in Viscount Ireland.
On 10th February 1629 Thomas Fairfax 1st Viscount Fairfax (age 55) was created 1st Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary. Mary Ford Viscountess Fairfax Lady Bamburgh by marriage Viscountess Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
Before 25th February 1631 Thomas Fairfax 4th Viscount Fairfax died. His uncle Charles succeeded 5th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
On 23rd December 1636 Thomas Fairfax 1st Viscount Fairfax (age 62) died. His son Thomas (age 37) succeeded 2nd Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary. Alathea Howard Viscountess Fairfax by marriage Viscountess Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
On 24th September 1641 Thomas Fairfax 2nd Viscount Fairfax (age 42) died. His son William (age 21) succeeded 3rd Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
In 1648 William Fairfax 3rd Viscount Fairfax (age 27) died. His son Thomas succeeded 4th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
Before 18th March 1654 Charles Fairfax 5th Viscount Fairfax and Abigail Yate were married. She by marriage Viscountess Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
6th July 1711 Charles Fairfax 5th Viscount Fairfax died. His great nephew Charles succeeded 6th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
On 23rd October 1715 Charles Fairfax 6th Viscount Fairfax died. His uncle Charles (age 50) succeeded 7th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
On 6th January 1719 Charles Fairfax 7th Viscount Fairfax (age 53) died. His first cousin once removed William succeeded 8th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
On or before 5th November 1738 William Fairfax 8th Viscount Fairfax died. He was buried on 5th November 1738. His son Charles succeeded 9th Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary. Mary Fairfax Viscountess Fairfax by marriage Viscountess Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 1 Chapters 1-60 1307-1342
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel offer one of the most vivid and immediate accounts of 14th-century Europe, written by a knight who lived through the events he describes, and experienced some of them first hand. Covering the early decades of the Hundred Years’ War, this remarkable chronicle follows the campaigns of Edward III of England, the politics of France and the Low Countries, and the shifting alliances that shaped medieval warfare. Unlike later historians, Jean le Bel writes with a strong sense of eyewitness authenticity, drawing on personal experience and the testimony of fellow soldiers. His narrative captures not only battles and sieges, but also the realities of military life, diplomacy, and the ideals of chivalry that governed noble society. A key source for Jean Froissart, Le Bel’s chronicle stands on its own as a compelling and insightful work, at once historical record and literary achievement. This translation builds on the 1905 edition published in French by Jules Viard, adding extensive translations from other sources Rymer's Fœdera, the Chronicles of Adam Murimuth, William Nangis, Walter of Guisborough, a Bourgeois of Valenciennes, Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke and Richard Lescot to enrich the original text and Viard's notes.
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On 20th January 1772 Charles Gregory Fairfax 9th Viscount Fairfax died. Viscount Fairfax of Emley in Tipperary extinct. He was buried at Church of the Holy Cross, Gilling East [Map].