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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Baron Savile is in Baronies of England Alphabetically.
Baron Savile of Pomfret is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
21st July 1628. John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 72] created.
1630. Son Thomas Savile 1st Earl of Sussex [aged 39] succeeded.
1659. Son James Savile 2nd Earl of Sussex [aged 12] succeeded.
1671. James Savile 2nd Earl of Sussex extinct.
On 21st July 1628 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 72] was created 1st Baron Savile of Pomfret. Elizabeth Carey Baroness Savile [aged 58] by marriage Baroness Savile of Pomfret.
In 1630 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 74] died. His son Thomas [aged 39] succeeded 2nd Baron Savile of Pomfret.
Around 1659 Thomas Savile 1st Earl of Sussex [aged 68] died. His son James [aged 12] succeeded 2nd Earl of Sussex, 3rd Baron Savile of Pomfret.
In 1671 James Savile 2nd Earl of Sussex [aged 24] died without issue. Earl of Sussex and Baron Savile of Pomfret extinct.
Baron Savile of Elland is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Extinct Baronies of England.
Summary
31st December 1677. George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax [aged 44] created.
5th April 1695. Son William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax [aged 30] succeeded.
31st August 1700. William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax extinct.
On 31st December 1677 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax [aged 44] was created 1st Viscount Halifax, 1st Baron Savile of Elland. Gertrude Pierrepont Marchioness Halifax by marriage Viscountess Halifax.
On 5th April 1695 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax [aged 61] died apparently as a consequence of eating undercooked chicken. He was buried in the north aisle of the King Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son William [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Marquess Halifax, 2nd Earl Halifax, 2nd Viscount Halifax, 2nd Baron Savile of Elland, 5th Baronet Savile of Thornhill. Mary Finch Duchess Roxburghe [aged 18] by marriage Marchioness Halifax.
On 31st August 1700 William Savile 2nd Marquess Halifax [aged 35] died without male issue. Marquess Halifax, Earl Halifax, Viscount Halifax and Baron Savile of Elland extinct. His first cousin twice removed John [aged 50] succeeded 6th Baronet Savile of Thornhill
Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire is also in Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
1888. John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 69] created.
28th November 1896. Nephew John Savile Lumley-Savile 2nd Baron Savile [aged 43] succeeded.
3rd April 1931. Son George Lumley-Savile 3rd Baron Savile [aged 12] succeeded.
2nd June 2008. Nephew John Anthony Thornhill Savile 4th Baron Savile [aged 61] succeeded.
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 1888 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 69] was created 1st Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire with a special remainder to his nephew John Savile Lumley-Savile 2nd Baron Savile [aged 34] who subsequently inherited the title.
On 28th November 1896 John Savile 1st Baron Savile [aged 78] died. His nephew John [aged 43] succeeded 2nd Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire.
On 3rd April 1931 John Savile Lumley-Savile 2nd Baron Savile [aged 77] died. His son George [aged 12] succeeded 3rd Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire. Esmé Grace Virginia Wolton Baroness Savile by marriage Baroness Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire.
On 2nd June 2008 George Lumley-Savile 3rd Baron Savile [aged 89] died. His nephew John [aged 61] succeeded 4th Baron Savile of Rufford in Nottinghamshire.