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Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet

Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.

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Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet 1676-1733

Paternal Family Tree: Bunbury

Before 29th November 1676 [his father] Henry Bunbury 2nd Baronet [aged 19] and [his mother] Mary Eyton were married.

On 29th November 1676 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet was born to Henry Bunbury 2nd Baronet [aged 19] and Mary Eyton.

In 1687 [his father] Henry Bunbury 2nd Baronet [aged 30] died. His son Henry [aged 10] succeeded 3rd Baronet Bunbury of Bunbury in Oxfordshire and Stanney Hall in Cheshire.

In 1699 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 22] was appointed High Sheriff of Cheshire.

On 15th May 1699 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 22] and Susannah Hanmer Lady Bunbury [aged 22] were married. They had four sons and five daughters. She by marriage Lady Bunbury of Bunbury in Oxfordshire and Stanney Hall in Cheshire.

In January 1701 and December 1701 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 24] was elected MP Chester. He was returned unopposed in 1702, 1705, 1708, 1710 and 1713. He was returned in an opposed election in the 1715 General Election. He was re-elected in 1722 but defeated in 1727.

On or before 9th February 1708 [his son] Charles Bunbury 4th Baronet was born to Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 31] and [his wife] Susannah Hanmer Lady Bunbury [aged 31]. He was baptised at Chester Cathedral [Map] on 9th February 1708.

Around 1710 [his son] William Bunbury 5th Baronet was born to Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 33] and [his wife] Susannah Hanmer Lady Bunbury [aged 33].

In 1711 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 34] was appointed Commissioner of the Revenue for Ireland.

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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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On 12th February 1733 Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet [aged 56] died. His son Charles [aged 25] succeeded 4th Baronet Bunbury of Bunbury in Oxfordshire and Stanney Hall in Cheshire.

On 23rd September 1744 [his former wife] Susannah Hanmer Lady Bunbury [aged 68] died.

Ancestors of Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet 1676-1733

Grandfather: Thomas Bunbury 1st Baronet

Father: Henry Bunbury 2nd Baronet

Henry Bunbury 3rd Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Gerard Eyton of Eyton in Denbighshire

Grandfather: Kenrick Eyton

Mother: Mary Eyton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Peter Mutton of Llanerch

Grandmother: Eleanor Mutton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmund Williams

Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor Williams