Doctor of Civil Law is in Doctor.
In 1563 John Griffith was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at All Souls College, Oxford University.
In 1672 John Edisbury [aged 26] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law.
In 1706 William Glynne 2nd Baronet [aged 42] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University.
On 6th June 1719 James Hamilton 5th Duke Hamilton 2nd Duke Brandon [aged 16] was appointed Doctor of Civil Law at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 12th June 1736 William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot [aged 26] was appointed Doctor of Civil Law.
In 1738 Thomas Osborne 4th Duke Leeds [aged 24] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at Christ Church College, Oxford University.
On 14th April 1743 James Hamilton 6th Duke Hamilton 3rd Duke Brandon [aged 18] was created Doctor of Civil Law at St Mary Hall Oriel College, Oxford University.
On 18th April 1745 Francis Scott 2nd Duke Buccleuch [aged 50] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University.
On 17th April 1749 Robert Jenkinson 5th Baronet [aged 28] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law.
In 1769 Henry Carteret 1st Baron Carteret [aged 34] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law.
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 11th June 1834 George Rice Trevor 4th Baron Dynevor [aged 38] was awarded Doctor of Civil Law.
In 1739 William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon [aged 29] was awarded Honorary Doctor of Civil Law at Magdalen College, Oxford University.