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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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John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet 1634-1705

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Before 23rd July 1634 [his father] Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet [aged 25] and [his mother] Anne Bingley were married.

On 23rd July 1634 John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet was born to Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet [aged 25] and Anne Bingley.

In or before 1675 John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 40] and Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns were married.

In 1675 [his son] Bennet Hoskyns 3rd Baronet was born to John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 40] and [his wife] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns.

Around 1677 [his son] Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet was born to John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 42] and [his wife] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns. He married November 1716 Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns and had issue.

In 1680 [his father] Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet [aged 71] died. His son John [aged 45] succeeded 2nd Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire. [his wife] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

In 1682 John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 47] was elected President of the Royal Society.

John Evelyn's Diary. 30th November 1682. I was exceedingly endangered and importuned to stand the election, having so many voices, but by favour of my friends, and regard of my remote dwelling, and now frequent infirmities, I desired their suffrages might be transferred to Sir John Hoskins [aged 48], one of the Masters of Chancery; a most learned virtuoso as well as lawyer, who accordingly was elected.

In 1685 John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 50] was elected MP Herefordshire.

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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 September 1705 John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet [aged 71] died. He was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood. His son Bennet [aged 30] succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire

In 1724 [his former wife] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns died. She was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood.

John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet 1634-1705

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