The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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James Jebusa Shannon is in Painters.
On 3rd February 1862 James Jebusa Shannon was born at Auburn, New York. Around the aged of six he moved with his family to Canada. Aged around sixteen he moved to England to study at South Kensington.
July 1880. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 18]. Portrait of Horatia Stopford [aged 45]. Located in the Queen's Sitting Room, Osborne House, Isle of Wight. The painting was commissioned by Queen Victoria [aged 61].
Horatia Stopford: In 1835 she was born to Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Stopford. In 1857 she was appointed Maid of Honour to Queen Victoria In 1877 she was appointed Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria On 6th February 1920 Horatia Stopford died.
1889. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 26]. Portrait of Violet Lindsay Duchess Rutland [aged 32].
1895. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 32]. Portrait of Henry John Brinsley Manners 8th Duke Rutland [aged 42].
1905. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 42]. Portrait of Eliza Anthony Hoppin Gammell. This work was exhibited alongside a portrait of the sitter's daughter, Virginia Gammell Cross, at an exhibition of portraits by Shannon at Knoedler Gallery in New York in 1906. The reviewer for the New York Times wrote, "The dress in the portrait of Miss Virginia Gammell of Providence is vividly, richly wrought by clear, deft strokes that sometimes make one think of Sargent... So likewise is the dress of Mrs. Robert I. Gammell full of spirit and wisdom in the deft rendering of the stuff" (New York Times, March 6, 1906, p. 5).
Eliza Anthony Hoppin Gammell (1859-1938) of Providence, Rhode Island was married to Mr. Robert Ives Gammell (1852-1915). The sitter's maternal great-grandfather was William Jones of Newport, who was a captain in Colonel Lippitt's Rhode Island regiment until it was disbanded in 1777. He served as a marine on the Providence until she was captured at Charleston. The Gammells, a prominent banking family in Providence, also spent much of their time in Newport.
Around 1905. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 42]. Portrait of Marguerite Helen Neville Baroness Hastings [aged 18].
Marguerite Helen Neville Baroness Hastings: In 1887 she was born to Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny and Maud Augusta Beckett Dickinson. On 11th February 1907 Albert Edward Astley 21st Baron Hastings and she were married. She by marriage Baroness Hastings. She the daughter of Henry Neville 3rd Marquess Abergavenny and Maud Augusta Beckett Dickinson. They were fourth cousin once removed. In 1975 Marguerite Helen Neville Baroness Hastings died.
Around 1914. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 51]. Portrait of Winifred Contance Hester Paget [aged 32].
1918. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 55]. Portrait of Violet Lindsay Duchess Rutland [aged 61].
Around 1918. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 55]. Portrait of Mary Alice Gascoyne-Cecil Duchess Devonshire [aged 22] when Marchioness of Hartington.
The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361
The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.
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1919. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 56]. Portrait of Diana Manners Viscountess Norwich [aged 27].
Around 1919. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 56]. Self-portrait.
Before 6th March 1923. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 61]. Portrait of Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners Marchioness Anglesey [aged 39].
Before 6th March 1923. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 61]. Portrait of Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners Marchioness Anglesey [aged 39].
Before 6th March 1923. James Jebusa Shannon [aged 61]. Portrait of Diana Manners Viscountess Norwich [aged 31].
On 6th March 1923 James Jebusa Shannon [aged 61] died.