The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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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Biography of William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp 1105-1170

Paternal Family Tree: Beauchamp

Around 1105 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp was born to [his father] Walter Beauchamp [aged 15] and [his mother] Emmeline d'Abetot at Elmley Castle, Worcestershire.

In 1108 [his grandfather] Urse d'Abetot [aged 68] died. His heirs were his daughter [his mother] Emmeline d'Abetot and her husband [his father] Walter Beauchamp [aged 18].

In May 1131 [his father] Walter Beauchamp [aged 41] died at Burgh by Sands, Cumberland.

After May 1131 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 26] was appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

Before 1140 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 34] and Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp were married.

Around 1140 [his daughter] Emma Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 35] and [his wife] Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp at Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. She married Ralph Sudeley and had issue.

In 1142 [his son] William Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 37] and [his wife] Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp. He married before 1195 Jeanne de Saint Valéry and had issue.

In 1157 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 52] was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire and High Sheriff of Gloucestershire.

In 1160 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 55] was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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Before 1161 William Ferrers 3rd Earl of Derby [aged 24] and [his sister-in-law] Sybil de Braose Countess Derby [aged 3] were married. She by marriage Countess Derby. The difference in their ages was 21 years. He the son of Robert Ferrers 2nd Earl of Derby and Margaret Peverell Countess Derby.

Before 1170 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 64] was created 1st Baron Beauchamp of Elmley in Worcestershire. [his wife] Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp by marriage Baroness Beauchamp of Elmley in Worcestershire.

Annals of Worcester. 1170. William de Beauchamp [aged 65] died and was buried at the chapter house door of Worcester [Cathedral] [Map]."

Willemus de Bello Campo obiit, et ad ostium capituli Wigorniæ sepelitur.

In 1170 William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp [aged 65] died at Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. He was buried at Worcester Cathedral [Map]. Baron Beauchamp of Elmley in Worcestershire extinct. It isn't clear whether his son William Beauchamp [aged 28] was called to Parliament so the Barony is assumed to extinct.

On 19th November 1200 [his former wife] Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp died at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire [Map].

[his son] Robert Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp and Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp.

Walter Beauchamp and Emmeline d'Abetot were married. She, being the heir of her father, brought Elmley Castle, Worcestershire and Holt Manor [Map] into the possession of Walter Beauchamp. It remained the family seat until his descendant William Beauchamp 1215-1268 married Isabel Maudit by which Warwick Castle [Map] came in to the possession of the Beauchamp family.

[his son] Walter Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp and Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp.

[his son] John Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp and Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp.

[his son] Peter Beauchamp was born to William Beauchamp 1st Baron Beauchamp and Bertha de Braose Baroness Beauchamp.

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