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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Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval is in Seaton Delavall, Northumberland, Churches in Northumberland.
Around 1150. Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map]. Arches with zigzag and chamfered hood. In sanctuary C14 effigies of cross-legged knight, probably Sir Hugh Delaval, and late C14 or early C15 lady, on moulded plinths. 6 large C18 or early C19 hatchments of Delavals and Astleys in nave.
On 29th August 1691 Ralph Delaval 1st Baronet (age 68) died. His son Ralph (age 41) succeeded 2nd Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland. He was buried 1st September 1691 at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map].
On or before 30th August 1696 Ralph Delaval 2nd Baronet (age 46) died. He was buried at the Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map] on 30th August 1696. His brother John (age 41) succeeded 3rd Baronet Delaval of Seaton in Northumberland.
On or before 26th December 1696 Anne Leslie Lady Delaval died. She was buried on 26th December 1696 at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map].
On 22nd June 1723 Admiral George Delaval (age 56) died. He was buried at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map] on 4th July 1723. His nephew Francis Blake Delaval (age 30) inherited Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map] which had yet to be completed. By 1729 the house was completed according to Vanbrugh's original plan at an estimated cost of £10,000.