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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Paternal Family Tree: Eliot
Around 1684 Edward Eliot was born to [his father] William Eliot (age 19).
After 1694 [his father] William Eliot (deceased) died.
On 4th December 1705 Edward Eliot (age 21) was elected MP St Germans at a by-election to replace Samuel Rolle who had chosen to sit for Callington. He retained the seat in 1708, 1710 and 1713.
In 1711 Edward Eliot (age 27) and Susanna Coryton were married at St Melanus' Church, St Mellion.
In early 1714, possibly late 1713, [his wife] Susanna Coryton died. She was buried on 4th January 1714.
On 21st April 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) and Elizabeth Craggs were married at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
On 26th November 1718 Edward Eliot (age 34) was elected MP Lostwithiel which seat he held until 11th June 1720 at which time he resigned in favour of his brother [his brother] Richard Eliot (age 24).
On 12th April 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) was elected MP Liskeard which seat he held until his death five months later.
On 18th September 1722 Edward Eliot (age 38) died.
After 18th September 1722. St Germans Priory [Map]. Monument to Edward Eliot (deceased) sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 28).
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Eliot
GrandFather: Nicholas Eliot
Father: William Eliot