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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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Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall -1637

Paternal Family Tree: Plunkett

Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall was born to Christopher Plunkett 8th Baron Killeen and Genet Dillon Baroness Killeen.

Before 26th September 1586 [his father] Christopher Plunkett 8th Baron Killeen [aged 22] and [his mother] Genet Dillon Baroness Killeen were married. They were third cousins.

In or before 1604 [his brother-in-law] Richard Nugent 1st Earl Westmeath [aged 20] and [his sister] Jane Plunkett Countess Westmeath were married.

Before 1608 Jenico Preston 5th Viscount Gormanston [aged 23] and [his future wife] Margaret St Lawrence Countess Fingall were married. She by marriage Viscountess Gormanston.

Before 9th June 1611 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Elizabeth O'Donnell were married.

After 9th June 1611 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Susanna Brabazon were married.

Before 29th January 1613 [his father] Christopher Plunkett 8th Baron Killeen [aged 49] died. His son Luke succeeded 9th Baron Killeen.

Before 21st March 1628 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Eleanor Bagenal Countess Fingall were married.

On 26th September 1628 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall was created 1st Earl of Fingall. [his wife] Eleanor Bagenal Countess Fingall by marriage Countess of Fingall.

In January 1636 Christopher Plunkett 2nd Earl of Fingall and Mabel Barnewall Countess Fingall were married. He the son of Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Susanna Brabazon.

In 1637 [his son-in-law] John Talbot [aged 29] and Catherine Plunkett were married. She the daughter of Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Susanna Brabazon.

Before 29th March 1637 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Margaret St Lawrence Countess Fingall were married. She by marriage Countess of Fingall. They were half fourth cousins.

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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 29th March 1637 Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall died. His son Christopher succeeded 2nd Earl of Fingall. Mabel Barnewall Countess Fingall by marriage Countess of Fingall.

On 16th November 1637 [his former wife] Margaret St Lawrence Countess Fingall died.

[his son] Christopher Plunkett 2nd Earl of Fingall was born to Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Susanna Brabazon. He married January 1636 Mabel Barnewall Countess Fingall, daughter of Nicholas Barnewall 1st Viscount Barnewell and Bridget Fitzgerald Viscountess Barnewell, and had issue.

[his daughter] Catherine Plunkett was born to Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall and Susanna Brabazon. She married 1637 John Talbot and had issue.

Royal Ancestors of Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall -1637

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 19 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Philip III of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 14 Grand Son of Alfonso II King Aragon

Ancestors of Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall -1637

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Plunkett

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmund Plunkett 3rd Baron Killeen

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Plunkett 4th Baron Killeen 7 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fleming

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Fleming 7th Baron Slane

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Fleming 6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Welles 4 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Welles Countess Kildare 5 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Barnewell

Grandfather: James Plunkett 7th Baron Killeen 8 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Barnewell of Crickstown

Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Barnewall of Trimelston

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Barnewell

Great x 1 Grandmother: Ellen Barnewall Baroness Killeen

Father: Christopher Plunkett 8th Baron Killeen 9 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Luke Plunkett 1st Earl of Fingall 10 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Dillon 11 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Dillon 12 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Dillon 13 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Dillon 14 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Grandfather: Lucas Dillon 15 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Barnewell of Crickstown

Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Barnewall of Trimelston

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edmund Barnewell of Crickstown

Great x 1 Grandmother: Genet Barnewell

Mother: Genet Dillon Baroness Killeen 16 x Great Granddaughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Bathe of Athcarne and Drumconragh

Grandmother: Jane Bathe