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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Winchester College , Winchester is in Winchester, Hampshire [Map].
In 1382 Bishop William of Wykeham (age 62) founded Winchester College , Winchester.
Around 1500 Dean Henry Cole was born. He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
In 1510 Bishop John White was born to Robert White at Farnham, Surrey [Map]. He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
In 1516 John Philpot was born at Compton, Hampshire. He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
On 28 Dec 1581 Bishop Arthur Lake (age 12) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
In 1716 James Hamilton 5th Duke Hamilton 2nd Duke Brandon (age 13) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
On 03 Aug 1718 John Wallop Viscount Lymington was born to John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 28) and Bridget Bennet Viscountess Lymington (age 21). He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester from 1731 to 1734, and Christ Church College, Oxford University from 1739 to 1740.
Around 1758 James Harris 1st Earl Malmesbury (age 11) was educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Around 1761 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 9) was educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Around 1771 Anthony Ashley-Cooper 5th Earl Shaftesbury (age 9) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Around 1777 Thomas Thynne 2nd Marquess of Bath (age 11) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Around 1777 George Grey 6th Earl Stamford 2nd Earl Warrington (age 11) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
On 29 Mar 1804 John Parkinson (age 16) died at Winchester College , Winchester. Monument at St James' Church, Kinnersley [Map]
John Parkinson: Around 1788 he was born to Leonard Parkinson at Jamaica.
On 21 Dec 1810 Thomas Neville Abdy 1st Baronet was born to Captain Anthony Abdy (age 30) and Grace Rich (age 18). He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester. He was baptised at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington on 14 Dec 1811.
On 16 Mar 1828 Bishop George Ridding was born at Winchester College , Winchester where his father was vicar.
Around 1876 Walter Shirley 11th Earl Ferrers (age 11) educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Ataúlfo Alejandro Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
John White was born to Robert White at Farnham, Surrey [Map]. He was educated at Winchester College , Winchester and New College, Oxford University.
Alonso María Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College , Winchester.
Alvaro Antonio Orléans Galliera educated at Winchester College , Winchester.