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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Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Graham Countess Ross
Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland was born to [her father] Hugh 4th Earl Ross and [her mother] Margaret Graham Countess Ross.
In 1336 [her future husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 19) and Elizabeth Mure Queen Consort Scotland were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Scotland. She had been his mistress for a number of years.
Around 1356 [her son] David Stewart 3rd Earl Strathearn 1st Earl Caithness was born to [her husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 39) and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England. He married before March 1386 Eupheme Lindsay Countess Strathearn Caithness and had issue.
Around 1356 King Robert II of Scotland (age 39) and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Scotland. She the daughter of Hugh 4th Earl Ross and Margaret Graham Countess Ross.
Around 1360 [her son] Walter Stewart 1st Earl Atholl 3rd Earl Caithness was born to [her husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 43) and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland. He a great x 4 grandson of King John of England.
In 1362 [her daughter] Elizabeth Stewart Countess Crawford was born to [her husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 45) and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland at Dundonald Castle. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England. She married before 1387 her half first cousin once removed David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford and had issue.
Around 1368 [her daughter] Princess Egidia Stewart was born to [her husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 51) and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King John of England. She married 1387 her third cousin William "Nithsdale" Douglas, son of Archibald "Grim" Douglas 3rd Earl Douglas, and had issue.
On 19th April 1390 [her husband] King Robert II of Scotland (age 74) died at Dundonald Castle, Dundonald. He was buried at Scone Abbey [Map]. His son [her step-son] Robert (age 53) succeeded III King Scotland. Annabella Drummond Queen Consort Scotland (age 40) by marriage Queen Consort Scotland. His son [her son] David succeeded 3rd Earl Strathearn.
John Randolph 3rd Earl of Moray and Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland were married. She by marriage Countess Moray. She the daughter of Hugh 4th Earl Ross and Margaret Graham Countess Ross. He the son of Thomas Randolph 1st Earl of Moray and Isabella Stewart Countess Moray.
GrandFather: William Earl of Ross
Father: Hugh 4th Earl Ross
Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland
GrandFather: John Graham of Abercorn 
Mother: Margaret Graham Countess Ross