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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On 16th June 1792 John Linnell was born.
In 1817 John Linnell [aged 24] and Mary Ann Palmer were married.
1838. John Linnell [aged 45]. Portrait of Robert Peel 2nd Baronet [aged 49].
Robert Peel 2nd Baronet: On 5th February 1788 he was born to Robert Peel 1st Baronet and Ellen Yates. On 2nd July 1850 he died.
1838. John Linnell [aged 45]. Portrait of Robert Peel 2nd Baronet [aged 49].
1838. John Linnell [aged 45]. Portrait of Joseph Mallord William Turner [aged 62].
1842. John Linnell [aged 49]. Portrait of Peter King 7th Baron King.
Peter King 7th Baron King: On 31st August 1776 he was born to Peter King 6th Baron King. In 1793 Peter King 6th Baron King died. In 1793 His son Peter succeeded 7th Baron King of Ockham in Surrey. Hester Fortescue Baroness King by marriage Baroness Queen of Ockham in Surrey. On 26th May 1804 Peter King 7th Baron King and Hester Fortescue Baroness King were married. She the daughter of Hugh Fortescue 1st Earl Fortescue and Hester Granville Countess Fortescue. On 4th June 1833 Peter King 7th Baron King died. His son William succeeded 8th Baron King of Ockham in Surrey.
1842. John Linnell [aged 49]. Portrait of Thomas Baring [aged 42].
Thomas Baring: On 7th September 1799 he was born to Thomas Baring 2nd Baronet and Mary Ursula Sealy Lady Baring. In 1835 Thomas Baring was elected MP Great Yarmouth. On 18th November 1873 Thomas Baring died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Micheldever, Winchester.
On 20th January 1882 John Linnell [aged 89] died.