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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Shurland House, Kent is in Shurland, Eastchurch.
Around 1281 Margaret Shurland was born to Robert Shurland (age 31) at Shurland House, Kent. She married William Cheney and had issue.
Around 1352 Richard Cheney was born to Robert Cheney (age 48) at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1386 William Cheney was born to Richard Cheney (age 34) at Shurland House, Kent.
In 1392 Richard Cheney (age 40) died at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1413 Margery Cheney was born to William Cheney (age 27) at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1415 John Cheney was born to William Cheney (age 29) at Shurland House, Kent.
In 1444 William Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 29) at Shurland House, Kent. He married (1) Margaret aka Agnes Young and had issue (2) Isabella Boleyn, daughter of Geoffrey Boleyn and Ann Hoo, and had issue.
Around 1449 Edmond Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 34) at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1453 Margaret Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 38) at Shurland House, Kent. She married William Sandes and had issue.
In 1459 Edward Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 44) at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1463 Alexander Cheney was born to John Cheney (age 48) at Shurland House, Kent.
Around 1513 John Cheney was born to Thomas Cheney (age 28) and Frideswide Frowyk at Shurland House, Kent. He married before 16th December 1558 Margaret Neville, daughter of George Neville 5th and 3rd Baron Abergavenny and Mary Stafford Baroness Bergavenny.