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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Samuel Woodford is in Painters.
On 29th March 1763 Samuel Woodford was born in Castle Cary, Somerset.
On 8th March 1782 Samuel Woodford [aged 18] became a student at the Royal Academy.
Around 1785. Samuel Woodford [aged 21]. Portrait of Anne Hoare.
Anne Hoare: On 27th June 1737 she was born to Henry Hoare "The Magnificient" and Susan Colt. Before 1758 Richard Hoare 1st Baronet and she were married. They were first cousins. On 5th May 1759 Anne Hoare died.
Around 1786. Samuel Woodford [aged 22]. Portrait of Richard Hoare 1st Baronet [aged 50].
Around 1793. Samuel Woodford [aged 29]. Portrait of Hester Lyttelton.
Hester Lyttelton: she was born to William Henry Lyttelton 1st Baron Lyttelton. On 18th August 1783 Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Baronet and she were married. On 22nd August 1785 Hester Lyttelton died from childbirth giving birth to her second child who also died.
In 1794. Samuel Woodford [aged 30]. Portrait of Maria Palmer Acland.
Maria Palmer Acland: she was born to Arthur Palmer Acland. On 25th August 1784 Henry Hoare 3rd Baronet and she were married. They were second cousins. On 31st January 1845 Maria Palmer Acland died.
Around 1797. Samuel Woodford [aged 33]. Portrait of Henry Hoare [aged 13] as a boy.
Henry Hoare: In 1784 he was born to Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Baronet and Hester Lyttelton. In 1836 Henry Hoare died.
Around 1798. Samuel Woodford [aged 34]. Portrait of Frances Anne Acland [aged 63] as a boy.
Frances Anne Acland: In 1735 she was born to Richard Acland. After 1759 Richard Hoare 1st Baronet and she were married. On 10th September 1800 Frances Anne Acland died at Barn Elms.
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
A canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: 'In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed.'
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In 1804. Samuel Woodford [aged 40]. Portrait of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 65].
In 1805. Samuel Woodford [aged 41]. Self Portrait.
Before 1808. Samuel Woodford [aged 44]. Portrait of William Henry Lyttelton 1st Baron Lyttelton [aged 83].
In 1809. Samuel Woodford [aged 45]. Portrait of William Fenton [aged 61].
William Fenton: In January 1747 he was born in St David's. In November 1821 he died in Plas Glynamel Fishguard.
On 27th July 1817 Samuel Woodford [aged 54] died.