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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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Francis "Frank" Holl is in Painters.
On 4th July 1845 Francis "Frank" Holl was born to [his father] Francis Holl (age 30).
In 1860 Francis "Frank" Holl (age 14) entered the Royal Academy Schools as a probationer in painting. He rapidly progressed, winning silver and gold medals, and making his debut as an exhibitor in 1864 with A Portrait, and Turned out of Church, a subject picture. A Fern Gatherer (1865); The Ordeal (1866); Convalescent (the somewhat grim pathos of which attracted much attention), and Faces in the Fire (1867), succeeded.
1863. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 17). Self-Portrait.
1870. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 24). "No Tidings from the Sea".
1870. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 24). "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith". Proverbs Chapter 15 Verse 17.
1883. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 37). "Did you ever kill anybody Father?". The artist's daughter Nina the model.
Before 1884. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 38). Portrait of [his father] Francis Holl (age 68).
Francis Holl: On 23rd March 1815 he was born. On 14th January 1884 he died.
On 14th January 1884 [his father] Francis Holl (age 68) died.
Around 1885. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 39). Portrait of Thomas Brassey 1st Earl of Brassey (age 48).
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Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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1886. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 40). Portrait of John Everett Millais 1st Baronet (age 56).
1886. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 40). Portrait of William Schwenck Gilbert.
Around 1886. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 40). Portrait of Henry Pelham 3rd Earl Chichester (age 81).
1888. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 42). Portrait of John Warren 3rd Baron Tabley (age 52).
John Warren 3rd Baron Tabley: On 26th April 1835 he was born to George Leicester aka Warren 2nd Baron Tabley. On 19th October 1887 George Leicester aka Warren 2nd Baron Tabley died. His son John succeeded 3rd Baron Tabley, 7th Baronet Leicester of Timogue in Queen's County. On 22nd November 1895 he died. Baron Tabley extinct. His second cousin Peter succeeded 8th Baronet Byrne of Timogue in Queen's County
1888. Francis "Frank" Holl (age 42). Portrait of William Jenner 1st Baronet (age 72).
William Jenner 1st Baronet: On 30th January 1815 he was born. In 1858 he and Adela Adey were married. In 1868 William Jenner 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Jenner of Harley Street. On 11th December 1898 he died. His son Walter succeeded 2nd Baronet Jenner of Harley Street.
On 31st July 1888 Francis "Frank" Holl (age 43) died.
Before 1892. Francis "Frank" Holl. Portrait of Henry Brand 1st Viscount Hampden (age 77).