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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Before 1671 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 28) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke were married.
Before 12th March 1671 Samuel Edwin was born to [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 29) and [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke.
On 12th March 1671 Samuel Edwin was baptised.
On 15th April 1687 Samuel Edwin (age 16) was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford University.
On 11th July 1689 Samuel Edwin (age 18) admitted at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1697 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 55) was appointed Lord Mayor of London.
After 20th September 1697 Samuel Edwin (age 26) and Catherine Montagu were married. She the daughter of Robert Montagu 3rd Earl Manchester and Anne Yelverton Countess Manchester (age 67).
Around 1699 [his son] Charles Edwin was born to Samuel Edwin (age 27) and [his wife] Catherine Montagu. He married 1st May 1736 Charlotte Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton Duke Hamilton, 1st Duke Brandon and Elizabeth Gerard Duchess Brandon.
In 1707 [his father] Humphrey Edwin (age 65) died.
On 22nd November 1714 [his mother] Elizabeth Sambrooke died. She was buried at Llanmihangel Church Llanmihangel.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 11th April 1717 Samuel Edwin (age 46) was elected MP Minehead.
On 27th September 1722 Samuel Edwin (age 51) died.
[his daughter] Anne Edwin was born to Samuel Edwin and Catherine Montagu. She married Thomas Wyndham and had issue.
GrandFather: William Edwin
Father: Humphrey Edwin
GrandFather: Samuel Sambrooke
Mother: Elizabeth Sambrooke