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 29th April 1772 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Claude Scott 1st Baronet [age 29].
On 4th February 1796 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 23] and Anne Ommanney were married.
In 1802 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 29] was elected MP Malmesbury which seat he held until 1806.
In 1804 [his son] Claude Edward Scott 3rd Baronet was born to Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 31] and [his wife] Anne Ommanney.
In 1811 [his father-in-law] Edward Ommanney died. He left a considerable fortune of about £250,000, of which his daughter [his wife] Anne Ommanney and son-in-law Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 38] were the principal beneficiaries.
In 1812 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 39] was elected MP Camelford which seat he held until 1818.
In 1818 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 45] was elected MP Whitchurch which seat he held until 1832.
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 8th September 1821 [his father] Claude Scott 1st Baronet [age 79] was created 1st Baronet Scott of Lytchet Minster in Dorset.
In 1824 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 51] with his father Claude Scott 1st Baronet [age 81] established the London bank of Sir Claude Scott and Company with premises at 26 Holles Street, Marylebone. In 1827 the firm moved the short distance to 1 Cavendish Square.
On 27th March 1830 [his father] Claude Scott 1st Baronet [age 87] died. His son Samuel [age 57] succeeded 2nd Baronet Scott of Lytchet Minster in Dorset.
On 30th September 1849 Samuel Scott 2nd Baronet [age 77] died at Amiens. His son Claude [age 45] succeeded 3rd Baronet Scott of Lytchet Minster in Dorset.