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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George Frederick Bodley is in Sculptors.
Graves of George Frederick Bodley, flat, next to the large cross, and Reverend Frederick Andrews in the churchyard of St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map].
Reverend Frederick Andrews: In 1873 he was appointed Vicar of St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map]. In 1920 he died. He was buried in the churchyard of St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map].
On 14th March 1827 George Frederick Bodley was born to [his father] William Hulme Bodley.
In 1872 George Frederick Bodley (age 44) and Minna Reavely were married at Kinnersley Castle, Herefordshire [Map].
From 1873 the interior of St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map] was revised by George Frederick Bodley (age 45) working with the Reverend Frederick Andrews. Reredos by George Frederick Bodley. Altar Jacobean.
1883. Lych Gate at St Oswald's Church, Blankney. By George Frederick Bodley (age 55). Inscription over the gate: 'ERECTED IN MEMORY OF FLORENCE CHAPLIN, 1883'.
Clumber Chapel [Map] was commissioned by Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne (age 25) and designed by George Frederick Bodley (age 62). Built in Runcorn Sandstone and white Steetley Stone, the building is 42m long. The spire is 55m high. The oak screen that separates the Crossing from the Chancel is also designed by Bodley. The Chapel was dedicated by Bishop George Ridding (age 61) on 23rd October 1889.
Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne: On 28th September 1864 he was born to Henry Pelham Alexander Pelham-Clinton 6th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne and Henrietta Adela Hope Duchess Newcastle under Lyne. On 22nd February 1879 Henry Pelham Alexander Pelham-Clinton 6th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne died. His son Henry succeeded 7th Duke Newcastle under Lyme, 14th Earl Lincoln. On 30th May 1928 Henry Pelham-Clinton 7th Duke Newcastle-under-Lyne died. His brother Francis succeeded 8th Duke Newcastle under Lyme, 15th Earl Lincoln.
On 21st October 1907 George Frederick Bodley (age 80) died at Water Eaton, Oxfordshire. He was buried in the churchyard of St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map].
